Prophetic Fire: The Prophet's School 

Prophetess Dr. N.E. Bazemore #thedetoxprophet #AncientlyProgressive 

Those invited into the spiritual realm of prophecy are set on fire by the Lord from the inside out, top to bottom. God revealed Himself to Moses within a burning bush that did not burn up. In other words, the eternal fire of God is sustained by Himself, the self-existent One,  capable of creating all things necessary to accomplish His purposes. It is important, however, to understand that fire has the potential to bless, as well as destroy; to consume or refine. Fire symbolizes many things, such as resurrection, eternity, rebirth, purification, and passion, as well as, destruction. 

The Bible reveals truth through fire from Genesis to Revelation; and the prophets are well aware of the force of fire as it relates to the  prophetic will of the Lord. So, let's look at this element, fire, from a spiritual perspective. But first, it is important to note that oxygen, heat, and fuel (fire triangle) combined with a chemical reaction equals a fire tetrahedron. We also underline the colors of a fire's flames which are: red, orange, yellow, blue, and/or white. However, the hottest flames of fire are white-blue. White speaks to purity and wisdom; blue represents spoken truth and spiritual revelation from the highest heaven. Spiritually speaking, the prophet's spirit, soul, and body must be offered up to the Lord in service to Almighty God. It requires that the prophet surrender his or her will to God's good and perfect divine sovereign will. It demands that the thoughts, words and works of God be communicated with the pure intent of the Lord. True prophetic ministry, as revealed by Jeremiah (weeping prophet), Isaiah (eagle-eye prophet), Samuel, and others, can be strangely lonely and draining. Burden-bearing prophets, such as Ezekiel and the like,  are trusted with the weighty responsibility of intercession. Sometimes it's just the prophet and God. The prophet becomes God's instrument of love, help, and healing.  Surrender to God keeps the prophet's spirit in the fiery presence of the Lord.

A prophet's unique spirit is required for the office of prophet. However, the Lord may use anyone to prophecy. The prophet's mantle is not the same as the prophecy anointing. The mantle is a spiritual covering according to the prophet's spiritual territory and sphere of influence. It is activated upon the awakening of the prophet's prophetic spirit by the Lord.

 In this moment and in this hour of profound spiritual transition, you need a right now word from the Lord to bring clarity and illumination to the pilgrimage all prophets share. 

You also need the Holy Spirit to guide you through a spiritual assessment, and/or a holistic evaluation of your current condition to pinpoint where you are in relationship to where you need to be in this season. You need a spiritual analysis, a prophetic study and interpretation of the choices that resulted in your current condition; a spiritual plan, a strategic course of action to transform your life by the renewing of your mind; and spiritual implementation, a green light to move in the appointed direction to reach your destiny. All of this is preparation for prophetic ministry.  

One discipline method is fasting. Fasting is a Biblical principle that trains the Believer to depend on the Lord God for all things. It is usually a time of abstaining from food; however, other activities may be eliminated, as well. When the body is not involved in the work of food digestion and other activities, the spirit is able to hear the Holy Spirit more clearly and accurately. Fasting washes, cleanses, and purifies the spirit, soul, and body. Therefore, it is important to worship, pray fervently, read and study the Bible, and spend quiet time with the Lord during a fast. Fasting sharpens your spiritual senses, as well as your natural senses. It provides spiritual protection, as the Lord Himself keeps you. 

This is what the LORD says: "Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches, but let the one who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight," declares the LORD. - Jeremiah 9:23-24  

Lord Jesus Christ, I receive you as Savior and King. You are my HEALER. I have received the oil of joy and the garment of praise. Today, I choose to believe your TRUTH. I choose to be filled with your LIGHT. I choose to receive your eternal LIFE. Lord Jesus, by your grace, I will walk in LOVE. I will stay focused on YOU. I will trust you, King Jesus. I will believe that all things work together for good. I will praise you always, Lord. I will worship you in spirit and in truth, Lord. I will rest in your glory, Lord. I know that you understand me. I know that you know all about my past, present, and future. I know that you are working on my behalf in the unseen realm. You, Lord, have begun a good work in me; and You will complete it. I will trust the process from the inside out. I EXPECT the BEST! Thank you, Lord Jesus! I LOVE YOU! MAKE THIS YOUR CONFESSION!

Scripture References: Matthew 3:10-11; Jeremiah 23:29; Jeremiah 20:9; Luke 12:49; Hebrews 12:29; Luke 3:16; Psalm 104:4; Acts 2:3; 2 Chronicles 7:1; 1 Corinthians 3:11-17; Hebrews 1:7; Isaiah 43:2; Acts 2:3-4;  James 3:6; Exodus 24:17; Revelation 2:18.

Blessings!

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Iyar: Spiritual Month Of Healing (Prophetic Word)

 A Prophetic Word In Season: April 11, 2021

Pastor Dr. N.E. Bazemore, Church Of God Ministries

The Book Of Revelation: Chapters 15-18

God desires to communicate with His people intimately. We are reminded that Adam and Eve were blessed to have access to God as they communed and fellowshipped in the Garden Of Eden. God has not changed! God still has revelation to release into the earth realm through His people. One of the ways that He accomplishes His communication purposes is through the prophetic ministry. Paul even encourages us to desire the gift of prophecy for the edification of the church.

As you know, we are living in an age of unprecedented acceleration of technological advances. So, since the Lord is allowing technology to invade the earth, we know that He will indeed use it for our good and His glory. This, however, requires a willingness on our part to seek out the Lord's good and perfect divine sovereign will in all matters pertaining to life. That means the earthly systems and kingdoms of: religion; education; healthcare; arts and entertainment; justice; business; economics; and the rest. 

The Book of Revelation clearly reveals how God can and will use anything created for His purposes. Almighty God has all power and total control over everything. HE has the authority to command all the principalities, powers and hosts to align with His sovereign plans throughout all history.

According to the Biblical calendar, we are walking into the month of Iyar on March 13th of the Gregorian calendar. The tribe of Issachar is associated with this month. So, expect intense spiritual prophetic dreams and Holy Spirit interpretations to discern the times and seasons for you and those in your sphere of influence to act. God has appointed times for all things. The month of Iyar also reminds us that our God is Rapha (Healer). So, look forward to supernatural healing miracles in specific areas of disorder and misalignment. Lay the hands of God's Word on your situation(s), circumstance(s), and condition(s) with an expectation of healing and deliverance NOW! Hallelujah!

Chapter 15:

The 7 plagues, which are the last plagues God will send before Christ returns, complete the wrath of God, and are much stronger and widespread than the trumpet judgments. The tone  in Revelation 15 speaks to God's law and His grace. The images remind us of God's people's exodus from Egypt. God is able to save, set free, heal and deliver spiritually and physically.

Chapter 16:

This chapter walks us through the bowls of wrath. It is also the chapter that references Armageddon. The battleground of Armageddon is located in the Valley of Jezreel in Israel. It speaks to the great and final war between the forces of good and evil.

Chapter 17:

 Revelation 17 clearly reveals false religion or spiritual adultery symbolically as that of a prostitute and/or harlot. It reminds us that man looks at the outer appearance; however, the Lord God knows the heart. This chapter ends with a revelation of the meaning of the woman and the beast. The mystery speaks to kings and mountains. Again, we are reminded in verse 17 that God is in control.

Chapter 18:

 Here, Babylon is a city devoted to wealth, materialism, and self-centeredness. The Fall of Babylon speaks to Babylon's judgment for spiritual fornication and sinful works. This chapter clearly reminds us of Romans 12:19: Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. 

Pastor Dr. N.E. Bazemore, Church Of God Ministries

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How To Adjust To This New Way Of Living ~ The Answer Is Hidden in Elul

Greetings ~ I'm back with more lifestyle musings. In my blogs, I muse about the things of life: spirit, soul and body ~ holistic living. Occasionally, I also share my thoughts and/or beliefs about the future from a Biblical perspective to encourage and inspire. So, if you are interested in beginning the new year with a fresh start, enjoy the video. I hope that you will be refreshed, renewed, rejuvenated, replenished, refocused, rewarded, reimagined and more in this new season. Please be sure to read the description box after you watch and/or listen to the video. 

The video was recorded on the second day of Elul. The spiritual significance of the month of Elul interests me because it reminds us to take time to reflect. It is a period of days established to prepare us for a new beginning. New beginnings are a blessing because we receive another opportunity to make the choices that allow us to manifest who we already are spiritually. As we are adjusting to our new ways of living, we want to be careful not to take our old patterns of thinking that have hindered our awareness with us into the future. So, we bravely and humbly go through the process of cleansing and washing knowing that there is healing on the other side that leads to growth. Awareness requires that we release past traumas and wounds that keep us stuck. It is a process of forgiveness that encompasses all of our being. It sets us free to be who we were purposed to be in our lives. It reminds us of the answer that we were created to be in this world. Awareness allows us to live our highest life with newfound peace and joy. 

Elul is also a time of blowing a trumpet (shofar) almost daily to consistently remind us to repent ~ turn back to the truth. Sometimes it helps to shout or create a sound that comes out of your innermost being. That sound that you release contains a frequency and vibration that causes your spirit, soul and body to come into alignment. Blowing a shofar also helps us to set the atmosphere for healing.   

So, how do you start the renewal cycle? You start by setting the intention to begin again. You start by taking every thought captive. Why are you thinking those thoughts? Where do those thoughts originate? What truth can you use as a sword to cast out those thoughts? As you tend to the garden of your mind, you will soon realize that your words change. Remember, your words have power ~ think true thoughts and your words will follow. Finally, your actions will follow whatever you are dominantly thinking and speaking. Now I know that this is a very simplistic approach to what many have as severe life challenges. You are in my prayers as you grapple with and seek relief from the vicissitudes of life. However, I do believe that what I offer here is a step in the right direction, even as you may choose to get more life support.    

Grace and mercy,

Nina Bazemore, DNM

Please note that I have included an Amazon link if you are interested in purchasing a shofar. As an Amazon affiliate/associate, I could receive a commission/fee if you use my link. Thank you.
 

According To The Power

Greetings! Are you excited about this new season of dream fulfillment? Are you ready to make a fresh start on your journey to wholeness? Are you prepared to live your highest life starting now? If your answer is a resounding yes, read on😇.

From my book, "According To The Power":

Each of us has an innate desire for purpose and meaning in our lives. We want to be loving, healthy, successful, prosperous, giving, fulfilled, happy human beings. We seek spiritual, mental, and physical balance in all areas of our lives. We long to make a difference in this world that continues long after we have passed through. To this end, we hunger and thirst for knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. Today, we have advanced technology, mass media, and the Internet to keep us in a state of trying to keep up with the rapidly increasing information that is now available at our fingertips. None of this should be a surprise, as the Bible clearly states in the book of Daniel 12:4: "many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase."

Could it be that we're searching in the wrong places for that which is hidden?

Jesus said, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." - Matthew 6:33

We begin with the first step in any journey - pinpointing where you are in relationship to where you want to be.

It's time for you to go where you've never gone before. It's time to see what you've never seen before. It's time to hear what you've never heard before. I'm praying for you, as you're all packed and ready to go; and I know that you'll reach exactly where you're meant to be based on the choices that you make. God be with you.

Be encouraged,

Nina Bazemore

Book link: According to the Power https://amzn.to/3hdzAX2  

Relationships for Healing

Greetings! I was hoping you'd show up here. You know I wrote this blog just for you. How do I know that? Because, you're here. Am I getting deep too soon? Okay, I'll slow down a bit just for you. I actually began thinking about today's message earlier this morning. Well, it was earlier this morning for me. Anyway, I was excited to hear that I would be writing about relationships. Yay! Relationships are the conduits for healing. I've learned that no matter how casual or intimate, relationships teach us lessons that facilitate the manifestation of holistic healing. Healing begins in the spirit, down to the soul, and then into the body. So, what do relationships have to do with healing? I'm glad you asked? Thank you for allowing me to share the truth of this principle at its most basic casual level, so that the intensity of its fulfillment at a higher more intimate level is appreciated even without a backstory.

Have you ever been in a long line somewhere? Of course, I think we all have. Just thinking about long lines causes anxiety in some people. Many times, while we're standing in those slow moving long lines, the person standing closest to us initiates conversation. Now, I know some of you enjoy talking; but for others, silence is golden. So, let me talk to the introverts right now, even though you extroverts can see yourselves in this, as well. You're probably the ones doing the talking. Did I say that out loud? Okay, back to the scenario, you're standing there not wanting to talk at all. You just want to complete your transaction and be on your way. You smile. You nod your head. You feign interest. You look away. You look at the ceiling. You look at the floor. You look at your phone. You hope you get a text, or telephone call. You give short responses when necessary. However, this person just won't stop talking. Stay with me. I'm going somewhere with this setup. Remember, this is about relationships. A relationship is just a state of being connected. The moment you responded to this person's conversation, you became connected on a casual level. You might never see this person again. But for the time that you engage this person, there is a connection. The question is, what are you going to learn about yourself from the encounter? You look forward and you realize that you're going to be in this line for a long time. What do you do? That's your choice. All I know is that what you do is an indicator of your level of spiritual maturity. In other words, you can only give what you have. If you have patience, you'll be patient. If you have compassion, you'll be compassionate. If you have joy, you'll be joyful. If you have tact, you'll be tactful. If you have love, you'll be loving.

The goal is to become your highest self; and this is only accomplished through mindful relationships. Relationships help us to identify our strengths and weaknesses. They allow us opportunities to grow by moving us from fear to love when we're open to truth.

The purpose of this message is to bring your awareness to how you interact with your connections on a spiritual level. Take this and apply it to every type of relationship in your life, and I believe you'll enjoy more elevated relationships.

I look forward to meeting you back here next week. Stay connected!  

By the way, do you have a relationship with Jesus Christ? I'm just asking...😊

About My Blog...

Greetings! You might be wondering why I decided to blog here. Maybe not. But, if you were wondering, and even if you weren't, please allow me to introduce myself as, LifeStyleMusingsWithGrandmaNina. I know, such a long way to just say, "here's what's on my mind". I think it takes about the same amount of time to say both. Anyway, LifeStyleMusingsWithGrandmaNina sounds more interesting, don't you think? Thinking is good. It's good for the soul. In fact, we become by thinking. Pretty cool, huh? That means you're just thoughts away from a new reality. Am I getting too deep? I do that sometimes.😊 Here's one for you. If you can say it, that's not it. Who said that? Okay, I'll get back to why I'm blogging here. Well, I just want to reach more people. You know, it is possible that I'm helping in some way. I know that there are many other bloggers blogging about life. I also know that each one of us has been assigned our own unique sphere of influence. I reach those who recognize my voice. It's quite strategic how God has all of this planned. I reach you. You get blessed. You share with your family and friends. We increase together. Sounds good to me.

What can I tell you about myself? You probably guessed that I'm a grandmother. I'm also a wife, pastor, teacher, author, certified holistic health practitioner, and doula. I have other titles, as well, but you get the gist. So, being the multifaceted individual that I am, I have many interests as it relates to living life to the fullest. I believe that there must be an alignment of the spirit, soul, and body for true health and wellness. That means that the appropriate amount of attention must be given to each level of our being. That being said, depending on the many factors that determine my content, when you read my blogs, you'll discover my musings about life. Just my opinion, unless, of course, I'm quoting Scripture. Don't get nervous, I won't be collecting an offering.😂 No preaching here. I hope you'll also comment with your own musings, or even questions. Let's keep the thoughts flowing.    

Live your highest life!