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I recently found a dream from a number of years ago with a timeless message.
In the dream, I was taken “up on wings” with the Lord and His hosts. They had invited me to go with them to scout out enemy territory. But it wasn’t where we were going that had my attention. It was Him.
In the dream, I could actually feel the wind on my face and the density of the fog we were cutting through. I could feel the power of the angelic beings accompanying us. I knew I was in a realm far above anything natural. But though I was amazed by all I was experiencing, I wasn’t thinking about where we were going. I was fixated on the Lord.
His presence was overwhelming. And He wasn’t towering over me or even giving direction to His company. He was crouched down beside me – looking into my eyes. All I could do was look at Him. I felt immense peace and profound joy, and all I wanted in that moment was to know Him more. I felt as if I was getting but a taste of who He really was and realities that only He could reveal. As I was experiencing this with a growing sense of adventure and possibility, I began to think of how many others like myself desired to know Him in deeper measure.
I finally got the courage to ask Him, “How can people know You? Find You?” I then mention the familiar disciplines of prayer and fasting, thinking He may confirm these acts of surrender and sacrifice. I’ll never forget His response. He chuckled and quickly replied, “Well, probably not THAT way!” It wasn’t a rebuke, but an invitation to something much deeper. The big smile on His face said more than words. He wasn’t looking for our works, our sacrifices, or our self efforts. More than anything else, He wants our hearts. Our desires. He longs to simply fellowship with us. He wants us to seek Him out of longing and delight, not obligation or ritual.
As I was taking this in, there was a pause in everything I was processing and I had a brief vision of electronic devices. I saw people preoccupied with their devices, trying to connect. Looking for faces, relationship, and meaningful connections. But compared to everything I was experiencing, I knew this was but a distraction and hindrance. The fellowship HE was offering would certainly not be found there.
In that moment, I simply wanted more of this journey in His presence, free of distractions. I knew He was letting me know that He was aware of our weaknesses and was inviting us to bypass the lesser roads for the higher one. The last thing He shared was His promise to pursue us no matter what. He knows that His longing to be with us is actually stronger than our pursuit of Him. And because of His covenant love, He will do everything He can so that we can find Him.
I hope this encourages you. It reminded me that our destination is not near as important as we think. There is One who longs to be with us and will change our hearts towards desire and delight if we but turn His way. There is untold adventure that awaits those who lay aside every weight and distraction, and simply determine to seek Him above all else. It is not the completion of our journey that is the reward. It’s Him.
I will give them a heart to know that I am the Lord, and they shall be My people and I will be their God, for they shall return to Me with their whole heart.
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Beautifully said Wanda. I believe we have made Christianity much too complicated and we are now seeing some of the results of that. It’s put so many of us in bondage, and I remember Him saying to me not to long ago, Rhonda, my yoke is easy and my burden is light. 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Thanks for the message. It was refreshing. Blessings, Rhonda
So good. I really needed this today! Thank you!
I love this!!! Such a great reminder to not get performance based in our relationship with Him. Wow, what a precious encounter. Such a great word.
Wanda…Yes !…..and so well put !!
All of our lives it is built into us to perform well so that we will be accepted. This bleeds into every part of our lives – to be the best. Although everything that we do should bring honor and glory to his name, yes! But to be known and to know Him is as said above, to seek Him above all else brings something priceless that I have been seeking. His Word Matthew 6:33; But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you has been a scripture for now about 3 years that the Lord has brought me to consistently. But as I read on just the other day in verse 34 and it says; Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own thing, Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. NKJV. The cares of this world and many troubles lately have taken my focus off the most important thing, Him, His Righteousness, and His Kingdom. Thank you for sharing your dream, it has touched my heart today in a place that is needed. To know Him and His Love…PRICELESS and UNMATCHABLE
BEAUTIFUL! This just made me smile, Wanda. What a SWEET word!
Thanks so much for sharing this as I too long for a closer, intimate relationship and too many times there are distractions. I so appreciate you sharing this dream.
This message reminds me of one of my favorite verses and it comes with a promise: Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4.
Thank you for sharing, I felt as though I was right there experiencing the journey and intimacy with Jesus.
In 2024 the Lord gave me the word of “Purity or Pure of Heart” in 2025 He gave me 2 scriptures, “Study to show thyself approved “ and “Seek Me with all your heart and you will find Me”.
I appreciate your ministry so much, thank you for being a faithful servant.
KISS = Keep It Simple Sweetie
Wanda, as I was reading this, it rings so true even in our own relationships. We want to be with those we love. We desire to spend time with them, talk, share a meal, walk in the park, and do things together. We share the desire to be with one another.
I have so often heard prominent church leaders encouraging people to fast; some have even made a ministry of it. I wonder whether those who encourage thus really do it themselves. Only one time that I recall has the Lord ever asked me to fast. The times that I have most keenly felt His presence were after fellowshipping with Him in prayer, usually as I studied the Word, or in worship.
Yes and Amen Thanks so much
I have been on “pursuit journey” of Him unlike ever before. It’s amazing the things we allow to distract us. Not necessarily sinful stuff, just overly busy or the “tyranny of the urgent.”
Thank you again for your WORDS through HOLY SPIRIT. I too so long for a deeper, stronger, closer relationship with OUR LORD. I don’t want anything more than the JOY AND PEACE, the strength, that I have with HIM. Love and blessings to you and Bobby, always.
Such and encouraging word. Thank you for sharing. It confirmed what he’s been saying to me too.
Oh Wanda. I am filled with joy over what you shared! I too am learning this! I am learning now in my surrender to Him that ” I am my Beloved ‘s and He is mine” This is what my soul has searched for and after 50 years now in the Lord, I feel like I’ve been “born again-Again! If that makes sense. He truly is a faithful Father💕
Thank you for your encouragement. I think sometimes I strive too much to see God, or meet him, or feel him. I have a hard time knowing practically how to “abide”. But God is faithful and knowing that my Jesus is far more invested in being with me than I can ever imagine makes me hopeful for more. I just want to love him more.