Revelation 1:10, 17 – ¹⁰ I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day when I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet… ¹⁷ When I saw him I fell down at his feet as though I were dead, but he placed his right hand on me and said: “Do not be afraid!  I am the first and the last…”

As I read, prayed, and pondered the Word of God today, my heart was drawn to Revelation 1:9-18 and especially verses 10 and 17.  John was in the Spirit and heard God’s voice.  When he saw Jesus, it was so moving; he fell at the Lord’s feet and received God’s life-infusing touch!  He was transformed mightily.  We need that today!

• Today’s Church is engaged in the greatest warfare of human history.
• Today’s Church is facing enemies in areas many never dreamed would become a reality.   We are facing pressures to a degree and at a rate that exceeds our measures.
• Today’s Church (Body of Christ) and its message are being maligned and threatened from the outside and within the ranks of “Christianity.” Lies, innuendos, half-truths, and haphazard living are creating a crisis in the church!

It is time that the Body of Christ exposes the devil for who and what he is.  It is time for the Body of Christ to come to a life-altering knowledge of Jesus and learn to fully manifest Him, bringing every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.

• We Need Reality – Knowing Who God Is.
• We Need Reliability—Knowing What God Does.
• We Need Restoration—Becoming Who God Says We Are.

All of us need external help; we are not islands and cannot make it alone.  The devil is relentless in his desire and pursuit to destroy the Church, but we have the Spirit and Power of God available to us!  That strength is learned, embraced, and implemented in times of being ‘Shut in With God.’

• We Need the LORD’s Touch that comes through a Vision.
• We Need the LORD’s Touch that communicates His Purposes. 
• We Need the LORD’s Touch that is embodied in His Word.

God wants us to be free of Fear.  Free from the Fear of Life.  Free from the Fear of Death.  Free from the Fear of Eternity.  Therefore, my prayer is, LORD, restore us with a Vision, a Touch, and a Word.  Help us to crave Your Presence so much that we long to be “Shut in With You!”

God bless you as you spend time in His presence!  It will liberate you like nothing else!   Have a fantastic day in Jesus!