OLIVIA LONG

THE STORMS -FEAR NOT!
Feb. 23, 2009

“Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke Him and said to Him “Master, do you not care that we are perishing? And He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves “Peace! be still!” And immediately there was a complete calm.” Mark 4:38, 39

“Nothing can separate you from My love!” Romans 8:39

“For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your ‘final outcome’.” Jeremiah 29:11

So many of My own, the storms are engulfing you. Some of you believe that I don’t care about the storms. You think I perceive what is swirling about you, as though I AM watching from “afar”. Nothing could be further from the truth! And when the winds cease and the storm is over, you will find yourself even closer to Me and that more of My knowledge and wisdom has been imparted to you.

Many are concerned about their illness or disease; lack of jobs, the list goes on and on. I have given My own many truths but when adversity comes, My truth is easily forgotten. Even though the storms are raging, your faith is severely tested and you ask “Do You even care?” You still forget that the I AM is in that boat with you. You are not alone, even My Disciples had to be reminded, time after time, of Who I AM. My Beloved, it’s not about the storms, it’s about you! Even though you may be afraid, even though you cower, frightened as to what may or will happen, I AM calling you to faith.

Some have lost everything, homes, possessions, all that were held dear to you and your dreams appear over, some have been given a bad report that you will die; all is in ashes – - take those ashes and give them to ME. That is what Job did, and I will take those ashes and re-build upon them. Could I have prevented your own personal storms from sweeping down upon you? Yes, but I didn’t. “Why would You do that?” you ask. Because of My confidence “in you.” I say it again, “Because of My Confidence in YOU!” Stop looking from within, stop looking at what others say about your storm and look up as Job did. Job said “I am shut in on all sides, in front of me and to the left of me and to the right, all is dark.” That is where many of you are today. But there is another direction to look and that is UP! I AM your answer. I AM with you all the way and we shall go over to the other side of the lake. I AM in the middle of any storm and when you ask “where are You?” I AM right there by your side , as I always have been, and always will be, to deliver you.

Many feel panic, in this hour arising, it’s an hour that has never been seen before – the disciples also panicked in the boat, while My Son slept. Why did He sleep? For the same reason He sleeps in ‘your boat’, He sleeps because: He knows the One who created the power of a storm is even ‘greater’ than the storm itself. He sleeps because: He is confident in the face of the storm. He sleeps because: He knows the I AM is with you and has not abandoned you. And He sleeps because: He knows the I AM’s presence and My power will be demonstrated!

When you see your country threatened and chaos would appear to surround you, I say “conquer your fear with faith.” My righteous judgment and My merciful love are two sides of My nature, both require that you live by faith! Even amongst the strongest in faith, fear can enter in but remember…..Even in the most ferocious of storms, I AM with you. – and I say to you “FEAR NOT!” My Beloved, Nothing can separate you from My Love!

Yes, there is a storm coming, one of great magnitude! Many are concerned about your country as My prophets and others speak forth, as well they should be! BUT, this storm is not black and white. It is made up of ’several factors’ that when they collide, they make what a movie portrayed, ‘the perfect storm’ …

But the ‘worst factor’ is My people themselves. One side differing from the other, one side pitted against the other, some seeing complete devastation, others praying and trusting Me, some not believing what is spoken by My prophets, some very fearful, some pondering what is going to happen and some oblivious of it all! In the midst of this, the two sides are already at odds with each other. Bickering, resentment, judging, even severing ties one with the other. My Beloved, the one thing I require of you all is “Wisdom, My Manifest Wisdom.” I ask you, how are you living? Do you really walk the talk or is it “Do as I say and not as I do.” If not, the door opens for Satan to wreak havoc with My own. When you listen and the message is continually bombarding, as it is, and should be – you can distance yourself from Me as you can distance yourself from the others, living in your own little world, speaking ‘all is well.’ You must inquire of Me, I will verify all truths, remember: I forewarn by My prophets, I will not take you unawares. I have been and am giving you time to get all your spiritual and physical ducks in a row.

Make sure you are really KNOWING ME! Have Faith Aboundless in what is going on behind the scenes, for even in the worst of storms, I AM still in the middle of it! I AM still greater than any storm! And My power and My presence will be demonstrated! I am looking for a few strong voices, but not only that, I AM looking for all of you to have My knowledge and wisdom. Listen to what My prophets and others are saying, for most speak aright – but – Always, always, Come to Me!

Remember to guard your tongue at all times when sides are speaking one to the other, in point of fact, to anyone. Do not allow anger, offense ‘or’ judgment to come between you in these perilous times, remember life and death is still in the tongue! Reach out In love to all for another may come to Me through it.. and without love, one may leave. Through even the most ferocious of storms, even a perfect storm – turn to ME with all of your heart, I will be there on your behalf. As always, I AM the the first and the last for you, to validate what is happening. You still have the promise, so turn from any wicked ways which remain. My wish is still that none should perish, see to it that you are there for them. This is not the time to offend, see to it that you do not render it to another. Conversely do not take on offense. Do not judge another, if they don’t at first believe the message, lest you be judged. Speak out only IN LOVE, no matter the message, so that no-one may stumble. Always be in My truth, even if two sides disagree, I would rather have you disagree on the side of “truth’ than agree in “error”. Above all, even in your differences, stand together. Hear Me, This is the time for My people to stand together WITH ME, not to stand apart!

In the midst of it all – The I AM has a people who will walk as Jesus walked, who genuinely care for each other and the world and they are and have been learning that when their faith is not enough, they reach out for My Faith. They will reach out to others, not keeping the focus on themselves but to helping others in the storm. They have been and are criticized and maligned by many, but still they continue the course set before them. They just “keep on, keeping on with Me.” Faces set as flint, dedicated to Me for they know that My promise to them is yea and amen. Yes, they have gone through great adversities, pain, sorrow and sickness and they have learned that any shelter that ‘they could imagine’ against any storm, could only be temporary for they have found that it is only the I AM who can provide true protection as I say “Peace! be Still.” That is what I say unto you now, “Peace, be Still ….

Have faith and remember the gates of hell shall not prevail against you. Pray – Even now, I still hear the prayers of the righteous.

Beloved, Know this! “What concerns you, concerns Me. Come to Me with all of your heart and dwell with Me through it all. I have you in the palm of My hand and NO storm shall enter in to devour you.”

And remember …. THE STORMS – FEAR NOT!

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