Recently, I had something happen that revealed the "quick manifestation" season we are in. I believe this is a right now word... The events I write about happened during the time known as the "Dire Straits" within the Hebrew calendar, and it has been a personal one for me!
The Holy Spirit reminded me of the prophetic word I published in November 2018 regarding this Scripture passage in Hebrews: "For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country. And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned" (Hebrews 11:14–15 KJV).
This word is an updated version of the 2018 post. I have been aware for some time of the reality that there are open doors that can occur from our heart/mind position; however, this time, it was the quick manifestation of that reality which struck me, revealing that it is imperative we be mindful of it during this season. Doors may become open for a variety of reasons. Sometimes when they manifest, God will show us something we need to address!
Be Mindful of Our Minds/Hearts
We are not always immediately aware of when we have drifted into listening to our fleshly desires or soulish thoughts (mind/will/emotion)—neither of which are faith oriented or aligned to the Kingdom of God. The word "country" in Hebrews 11:14–15 is speaking of the familiar, comfortable place of the past. Those who are in the "faith walk" of Hebrews chapter 11 did not have their minds set on the old country that they had come out from. They had their minds set on the promises of God, just as Abraham set his sight on "a city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God" (Hebrews 11:10 NKJV).
When our mind is stayed on moving forward with God, we purpose in our hearts not to go back. Our focus influences the path we take. If we focus on how hard or uncomfortable it seems, we will look for the easier, softer way. The enemy will always bring fiery, poisonous darts of negativity intended to delay or derail us! Stay mindful of where you are going!
"And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God." (Luke 9:62 KJV)
"For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God." (Hebrews 11:10 KJV)
"For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal." (2 Corinthians 4:17–18 KJV)
When we focus on God's promises and the "country" of the Kingdom of God, we will be discerning and choose rightly when doors open. God's doors open to new opportunities for growth, divine assignments, and His provision. I have said it before and stand on this truth: "Provision is found on the pathway of purpose!"
By dwelling on the past or the desires of the flesh and soul, we start looking for a different type of door/opportunity; however, if this type of door is opened, it can lead us to going backward. Be mindful of who God is and all He has done. He is a covenantal God; He will never leave you or forsake you! Have faith-filled vision and watch the right doors open that lead to the fulfillment of His promises.
I Almost Missed an Opportunity
My husband and I had a new door of opportunity open for us to minister at an event, and we embraced it with joy, initially. It was an opportunity that would stretch us both in some ways. As the event drew closer, the fiery darts of negativity arrived and created doubt, fear, etc. The fiery darts were the usual voices that come with new assignments.
I have been in ministry since I was first born again, in 1981, and many of my speaking engagements in the last twenty years have required me to overcome fears and doubts beforehand. However, this time when I came up against the lies, I made the mistake of not addressing them with truth! I know better!
The day prior to this event, we were doing some tree trimming. At one point, I had to jump back so that a falling branch wouldn't hit my head. As I did, I felt a slight pain in one of my feet. A few hours later, I could not walk! The pain was extreme. I even made some calls to see if I could borrow a wheelchair or walker, as crutches were very difficult.
I had a passing thought of relief of not having to go to the event and complete my assignment, which is very embarrassing to admit. I was chagrined at myself, because it was truly an honor to be included in the assignment! However, the pain was very real. (Photo via Unsplash)
I contacted the organizer of the event to let them know I was in extreme pain and would not be able to participate. After an hour or so, I was crying out to God to heal me. It was late, and my husband and I decided to wait until the next day to go to urgent care.
As I was crying out, I remembered the lying voices that I had not addressed, the passing thought of relief of not having to participate and immediately repented. (Note: being "chagrined" at yourself—like I had been—and repenting are two very different things!)
My husband and I both began laying hands on my foot, praying for God to heal me. I woke up the next morning with no pain! It was truly miraculous—a very quick manifestation! We ended up making the assignment, and it was a wonderful experience. The Holy Spirit showed up, as He always does!
This experience was a very valuable lesson. I would like to say it was the first time, but it wasn't. There have been times in the past when I didn't do something because of fear, and I have always had regret because of it, so that's a lesson I have learned. This circumstance was different, because the consequence of not addressing the lying voices came in an experiential and physical way! It was also shocking, because healing was not the first thought in my mind! God has healed me multiple times and used me to bring His healing to others, but this time I had not been mindful!
The Battle of the Mind and Heart
When a God-door opens, the enemy always brings lying voices of discouragement, doubt, and unbelief. The hidden issues in our hearts may tempt us to return to the land of "comfortable but not fulfilling"; to back off, settle, or quit altogether!
Genesis 3:1 tells us that the enemy is very subtle in his temptations: "Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?" (KJV). The Hebrew word translated as "subtle," according to Strong's Concordance, means "shrewd," "sly," and "crafty" (Strong's H6175).
Crafty suggests witchcraft, seduction, and trickery. Stay mindful of what God has said and is saying! God allows these temptations in order to show us what's in our hearts. Praise His holy name! Be quick to repent and watch the shift...
Psalm 86:11 comes to mind: "Teach me Thy way, O LORD; I will walk in Thy truth: unite my heart to fear Thy name" (KJV).
The Lord is showing us the things in our hearts that are hindering us from moving forward. Be mindful of what He is revealing!
The Framing of Our House: Opening the Door to Our Future
When I received this original word in 2018, the Holy Spirit gave me a vision of a vast array of doors and showed me that doors were made manifest before us by the desires of our hearts and thoughts of our minds. He had me reread the beginning of Hebrews 11: "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear" (Hebrews 11:1–3 KJV).
Our houses are framed and doors are opened to our future by the words of our mouths, and sometimes by the unspoken words of our hearts and minds. Be mindful!
In Hebrews 11:15, the word translated "mindful" (according to Strong's Concordance) means "to exercise memory," "recollect"; "to rehearse"; to "make mention" (Strong's G3421). The compelling question is "What are we rehearsing in our minds and allowing out of our mouths?"
In ancient Greek, one of the words for "opportunity" is kairos, which (according to Strong's Concordance) means "a measure of time," "set time," "due measure," "the right time," "opportune or seasonable time" (Strong's G2540). God's timing!
The Israelites did not enter the Promised Land because of unbelief. They didn't stay mindful of what God had told them.
What are we being mindful of? Are we being mindful of what God has said, or what our fears have said? Have faith in GOD! In His timing, and according to His purpose, He orchestrates circumstances to bring us step by step into the fulfillment of what He has ordained for our lives. Those same circumstances can bring all kinds of fears, including fear of the unknown. No matter what it looks like, trust God and what He has said! There are works God has ordained beforehand for you to walk in, and God is all the while at work IN YOU to will and do of His good pleasure (Ephesians 2:10; Philippians 2:13)!
If you are hearing this by the Spirit, there is a measure of faith being imparted to you to activate those seemingly dormant promises. The reality is that all the promises of God are "yes" and "amen" in Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20)! Declare, "Dry promises live!" Declare the Word of God, just as Ezekiel prophesied to the dry bones in Ezekiel chapter 37, and they came to life! Be mindful and "faith full" of His promises and purposes! Just as the dry bones grew sinew and muscle upon them, words of faith spoken add layers of substance to activate the promises of God and form open doors before you! Be mindful to guard your heart and speak faith! (Photo via Unsplash)
Watch for a Disconnection in the Faith-Activating Process
Hebrews 11:13 gives us a process to activate our faith: "These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth" (KJV).
We "see" a promise from the Lord—a rhema word, a vision, a dream, and an impression upon our spirit that bears witness that it is for us. What do we do with it to become persuaded of it? We meditate on it, search out the Scriptures showing that God did it for others (He's not a respecter of persons), and receive confirmations. Then we are persuaded of them.
I heard the Lord saying that sometimes they aren't being fully embraced, causing a disconnection to the confession of faith because of that. There are other things that we are embracing in our hearts and minds which displace the fullness that must be in place to confess in full faith. Embracing comfort, worldly security, personal ambition, our own heart and soul desires are examples. "For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world" (1 John 2:16 KJV). Also, James 1:6–8 tells us that when we are double-minded, we are not asking in faith, and we will receive nothing!
Fully Persuaded
Romans 4:16–22 tells us that when Abraham received the word of promise for a son, even while in the natural it was impossible because of age, he was fully persuaded that God had power to do what He had promised. He was fully persuaded, and his faith was imputed to him as righteousness. He embraced the promise and received the reward.
As I was pondering these things, I heard the Lord say, "I have set before you an open door, and you hold the key (Revelation 3:8; Isaiah 22:22; Matthew 16:19). The key is seeing it and walking through by MY faith. I AM the Author and Finisher of your faith... real faith, faith that comes by hearing, and hearing by MY words (Romans 10:17).
"I AM the Word made manifest before you. Your words are manifesting doors before your eyes. I am extending supernatural grace to you right now to be able to discern between good and evil, to see the doors that are from the enemy, those that are from your own heart, and My doors. Receive My grace and be aligned fully. I am enabling you to get your house in order."
We are HIS house IF "we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end" (Hebrews 3:6 KJV).
I am hearing so clearly that there are doors manifesting before us, and it is critical that we keep our faith high, keep the visions fresh in our mind's eye, and persuade ourselves of the reality of God's goodness and faithfulness. We embrace this fully by seeing ourselves as separated unto God—aligning spirit, soul, and body to Him—and confessing the same. Our tongues are the rudders of the ship, or in this case, the framing of our house.
A Time of Rebirthing
The Lord gave me this original word in 2018 and led me to revisit it the other week—eight years later! Eight is the number of new beginnings; it also represents birthing. I believe we are entering a time of moving into a new dimension of faith and freedom, and a time of birthing new things! Have you been feeling the weight of burden? I have!
There is a great pressing involved in birthing, and even at the last moments before birth, there may be a turning for proper positioning. In birth we come out of one environment and begin living in another! Doors are being manifested so that we will see what is in our hearts and have conflicting things removed so that we become more firmly established in the Lord. That is the only way the birthing of His promises happens, through absolute faith and trusting in Him. His promises are being birthed through us—vessels of His glory for His Kingdom!
Many are frustrated and tired of the waiting, but the Lord is saying, "Trust Me in this time of waiting. I hear your groaning... tired of anticipating. Do not grow weary, but trust and rest. I am working in this and will bring forth the best. I am preparing a place for you and others. Many are not yet fitted as sisters and brothers. Feel the urgency of the time; I am jealous for what is Mine. You know that I am a faithful rewarder. Receive fresh grace to put your house in order and the open doors will be within My borders.
"Be mindful of what is in your heart and mind, and with My will be fully aligned. Put away all doubts and fears; let My voice be the only one that remains in your ear. All will be fulfilled as I have designed, and your steps will adjust to be in cadence with Mine."
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Alane Haynes
Eternal Truth Now Ministry
Email:Â eternaltruthnowministry@gmail.com
Website:Â www.alanehaynes.com
Alane Haynes was radically saved in 1981, when the Lord Jesus Christ appeared to her. She immediately received salvation, deliverance and a supernatural healing of her body and mind. Alane is an apostolic and prophetic author, teacher, speaker, blogger, broadcaster and podcaster. Alane has authored four books. The first, Moses – Shocked in the Desert, was birthed from a prophetic dream and many nights of Holy Spirit waking her to "Write what I tell you." Her podcast show is "Stirring of the Waters." Alane and her husband Kerry co-founded "Eternal Truth Now Ministry." They produce YouTube video broadcasts and lead monthly five-fold ministry gatherings for the equipping of the saints. They are passionate about the power of God's word and desire to see people fulfill their God-given destiny and bring His Kingdom to the earth. When they are not ministering, Alane and Kerry enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren, and outdoors, enjoying the beauty of God's creation. You can read more about their ministries and resources on her website.
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