Though We See Dimly

"But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, that shines brighter and brighter until the full day." Proverbs 4:18 

It is accurate to say that many are experiencing trials and transitions, and the issue of authentic faith in Jesus, at a heart level, is being forged and formed to the depths; becoming paramount in this day. From the ashes and rubble of society, throughout history, is a Church who is growing in maturity. She is called the "Beloved of God."

Lately, the evidence is mounting that "though we have not yet seen Him, we love Him." It is only when we "come to the end of ourselves and our ability," that we truly discover real strength. Even corporately, the dust is settling, and the sweet fragrance is emerging.  Rising. The banner of love over this tribe reads, "TRUST and HUMILITY." As we come up leaning, we are more in love than when we first began. Truly, He who is Faithful, will finish what He started!

But, yet, much is still unclear. "For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love." 1 Corinthians 11:11-13.

"The crown has fallen from our head; Woe to us, for we have sinned! Because of this our heart is faint, Because of these things our eyes are dim..." Lamentations 5:16-17

Reflecting upon recent writings by Jon & Jolene Hamill of Lamplighter Ministries (apostolic, prophetic intercessors, who traverse America, re-digging wells of revival, history, and destiny for this nation, from the place of prayer.) Jolene wrote of a recent vision, in which she saw George Washington.

VISION OF GEORGE WASHINGTON—JUNE 14   “Reviewing the incidents of my administration, I am unconscious of intentional error; I am nevertheless too sensible of my defects… Whatever they may be, I fervently beseech the Almighty to avert or mitigate the evils to which they may tend” --George Washington, Farewell Address 

This morning in prayer, the Lord granted a very unusual prophetic experience. I saw a vision of George Washington. This heroic general and first President of the United States was standing tall in refined colonial garb, with a stern countenance--courageous but clearly unsettled.
Then Washington turned to me, and with tears in his eyes said, “I only saw in part.”

Eyes of a Jealous God     This vision was an answer to a decade-old quandary before the Lord. George Washington was a godly man, and the foundations of our Nation have greatly prospered by his wisdom. History clearly shows he was given to prayer at key moments—as was his mother, a devoted intercessor.
However, Washington was also a Mason. The tragedy of Freemasonry is its inherent idolatry, veiled at first, detested by our Savior. In the eyes of a jealous God, this unholy alliance has become one of our nation’s greatest “covenant conflicts.” And the consequences have been debilitating for generations to come.

Beyond our Frame of Reference       How could the “father of our country” have embraced such a dichotomy? The plea within this vision settled the matter in my spirit. “I only saw in part.”To his credit, Washington perceived the danger of the illuminati, and famously warned against its doctrines. He saw in part. And beloved, we do too! Lets ask God to make us aware of idolatry and sin that we have yet to perceive—beyond our current frame of reference.

News headlines read of earthquakes in unexpected and unusual places, like Washington, D.C. It is almost as if, there is something bigger going on. As if, like Romans says, "all of the earth is groaning, crying for the revealing of the manifest sons and daughters of God." As if the world MUST be shaken, that which is shakable, so that, only that which is UNSHAKABLE can remain. Then awakening of hearts by "en masse," in the wake of hundreds of years of prayer, culminating in the revealing of the Son of Man.

"In that day, the Branch of the Lord will be beautiful and glorious." Isaiah 4:2 

"Take me into the Beautiful, the Knowledge of the Holy. Awaken Love in Me."-Melissa

The Global Church, the very Bride and Body of Christ. Surely she is maturing in love, even now, unto that day when fullness comes, when she is presented unto her King, (Matthew 22:2) with no spot or wrinkle (Eph. 5.) Surely, the epic battle of good and evil that rages in the earth, even now, is not in vain. Surely the Ecclesia, the Church, Herself, is learning to come together, in unity, under the Headship of the Son, (Psalm 133) operating in authority. Bringing the Kingdom in every sphere. This life is but a prelude. BUT THOSE WHO KNOW THEIR GOD; will live out great exploits in the earth, for the Glory of the Risen One! (Daniel 11:32.)

I am very hopeful, this morning, as I think upon Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our very faith. I am hopeful this morning, as I think upon Holy Spirit, our Great Helper, who leads us, and teaches us ALL things. I am hopeful this morning, as I think about my brothers and sisters in the Lord, and the generations yet to come. I am hopeful as I meditate upon the kindness and severe holiness of my Beautiful Abba; Father of Lights. I am again lifting up my prayer, joining to a chorus of voices saying, "Come!"

"Your Love is the Light, Filling My Eyes, Jesus." -Kim Walker, Jesus Culture, Father of Lights

All who look to the Lord will be radiant. Bouyant in hope. Let us keep pressing on. Though we are frail, and our heart is weak. God is the strength of our heart and portion forever.

Though we see dimly, and prophecy in part, let our eyes be filled with the exponential light of knowing Jesus.

"For the path of the righteous grows brighter and brighter unto the full day!" 

...This little exercise was inspired by a similar one blogged by actress Kerry Washington. I found it thoughtful...

Who Am I?

Melissa Marie Haskin

IF I WERE A...

MONTH, I would be... 

October

COLOR, I would be... 

Soft Sunshine Yellow

TIME OF DAY, I would be... 

Early Morning Light_Break of Dawn

SUPERPOWER, I would be... 

Insight into Mysteries & Hearts

FLOWERS, I would be... White Orchid & Yellow Roses
SONG, I would be...  Be Thou My Vision
CAR, I would be... Outdoor Fun Vehicle, a Hybrid
ITEM OF CLOTHING, I would be... My Ivory Silk Tunic w/ 
Hand Painted Flowers
ANIMAL, I would be... 

An Eagle

FOOD, I would be... Something Spicy or a Delicious Coffee Drink
MOVIE, I would be... Its A Wonderful Life
CITY/TOWN, I would be... 

Boston

SPORT, I would be...  

Swimming or Dance

Thirsty.

AS THE DEER PANTS FOR WATER, SO MY SOUL THIRSTS FOR YOU, O GOD. 
Ps. 42:1 

"THIS IS A THIRSTY HOUR. The world news headlines read as vivid and torrid birth pangs. 

None immune to the thirst of the age. Hearts now sing of longings. These can only be quenched in God. Your sister, your brother, your mother, your father. Your teacher, your boss. Your sports team. Your favorite actor. Your hero. They all need ONE THING. God-shaped hole. Must be filled by Love, Himself. Undeniably. Hunger and thirst becomes an escort into encountering His heart. Knowledge of the Holy One. How high and high wide, this Love. My appeal is now launched from the Secret Place. Keep me hungry. Keep me thirsty. Keep me coming back for more and more, of the Living Water. And not for myself alone, do I pray." 

-Melissa Haskin

"...the Lord, Your God, who brought you out from the Land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. He led you through the great and terrible wilderness, with its fiery serpents and scorpions and thirsty ground where there was no water; He brought water for you out of the rock of flint. In the wilderness, He FED YOU manna which your fathers did not know, that He might HUMBLE you, and that He might TEST you, to DO YOU GOOD in the end..." -Deuteronomy 8:14-16

May He send you help from the sanctuary 

And support you from Zion!  Psalm 20:2

Something's Gotta Change lyrics by Josh WIlson
I'm thirsty, God, I'm thirstyFrom drinking what destroys me/I'm pouring poison in my cup/I'm hungry, God, I'm hungry/Consuming what controls me/Somehow it never fills me up/We all want to find something to pass the time/But that could never be enough/Everybody says we're all so different/But everybody knows we're all the same/We're all trying to find a pill/ to numb the pain/Something's got to change/Do you remember when you/Had so much hope within you/It lingers deep inside you still/The more of us we swallow/The more we become hollow/Until we don't know how to feel/ We all want to find something to satisfy/But we could never be enough/When everything we say and take just leads to war and hate/We only pass the blame, sedate the pain, and move along/But something feels so wrong, so deep inside, so hard to hide/So desperately we try and try, and come to find that we are not what we've been loving for/I can't believe I"m hearing people say that all is well/I think it's time we all admit we have no good within ourselves'/Cause we are not okay, we're not alright, and we need to pray for help/Forgive us for our pride, Oh God, Oh God, please save us from ourselves

 ‘For I will pour out water on the thirsty land 

And streams on the dry ground; 

I will pour out My Spirit...’ Isaiah 44:3-4

Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.” John 4:10

He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, 

‘From his innermost being will flow rivers of Living water.’” 

John 7:38

Hallelujah, Amen.

Father of Lights

"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of Lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning." -James 1:17


I have a routine to go for a daily run, in the early morning hours of stillness. 


I let my feet pound the pavement, listening to worship music. I make each running session a living prayer. (I.e. My physical exertion become an actual pouring out of intercession. An offering, as it were.) Often times, I choreograph dances in my mind's eye as I run. The other day, I was doing just that.


Suddenly, I had a vision, which marked my heart. I am undone by this.

I had a vision in which I was dancing in front of the Father's Throne. I was unafraid. I had His full attention. I knew I was His beloved child, washed in His own blood. I was dancing, dancing, dancing with joy, joy, joy! One infinitely small being, dwarfed by the enormous glory of the Ancient of Days. Suddenly, I saw myself from very far away, (maybe thousands of miles away.) The vantage point had zoomed outwards so I saw the scene in heaven unfolding as I was dancing. A small speck on the horizon. That was me. I saw what looked like an atomic explosion. I knew this to represent the very power of God! I trembled with holy fear, observing something as a mushroom cloud of light and glory erupt. Yet, there I was; still dancing unafraid! 

The juxtaposition was not lost upon me, as I observed this vision. It was a picture of mercy. The implications continue to linger with me. I am breathless at the power of God! Holy. I am undone with a most holy fear of Him. Yet, from even that small picture in my mind's eye, my love for Him has grown. He continues to win my heart.


After all, the most Powerful Being in all the Universe, is my own Benevolent Daddy, who knows the number of hairs on my head. I approach His throne boldly through the Blood of His Son. Born for this. Made for this. Lavishing my love straight to His heart.

"See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; & such we are. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him."- 1 John 3:1-3

He is surely the Father of Lights. And we are His children.

"...children of God, above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world." -Philippians 2:16

Shine.

S O U L S.    souls.  SOULS.    
 Life is but a vapor... 

"We feign devotion, while we forsake the mission. Souls. Jesus, open our mouths and transform our lives, to speak of You! The only Door to the Father. Abba, give to this generation, please give to ME, an unashamed love for Your Son. Give to Jesus, His inheritance, through us. Nations. Individuals. Every tribe, people and tongue. Nothing less than Great Awakening, must come! The fields are white to harvest. Come like You promised. Change the expression and understanding of Christianity, in this generation. May we snatch MANY, MANY, MANY, MANY from the eternal fires of hell. Amen." 
-Melissa Haskin


he who wins souls, is wise.

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." -Timo Cruz

So, then... 

S * H * I * N * E.

"Why you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? 

You are but a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes." James 4:14

"The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who wins souls is wise." -Proverbs 11:30

S O U L S.    souls.  SOULS.   

Take Courage

"Crossing the bridge that is not even built, is courage." -Akiane, Age 9

"Courage. "Courage. When every reason that renders immobile, becomes mute, and the resurgence of passion, stemming from God-given dreams, becomes the loudest thing. When sacrificial choices from bending into the First and Second Commandments, leaves a wake which impacts eternity. When the world fades, vision focuses, re-aligning with the cry; ‘Worthy is the Lamb.’ When 'follow-through and steadfastness' dance within reach, even though the horizon is beyond the eye's ability to perceive."With You, Most Merciful Father, may my desire, be what is truly desirable. And my courage be the praise of triumph."


When lovesick hearts reciprocate. When worship is a lifestyle, choices not hap-hazard, but rather, intentional, having found origin in Spirit-filled whispers. When faith is activated. The moment there is a 'yes' to the vulnerable. This is not diminishing or shrinking, even when facing violent accusation. This is when hunger has been awakened. When orphans become adopted. When some skip on mountains and tell giant hills to be cast into the sea. When the realization of 'dark but lovely' strikes and enlivens the heart, and the reality of an audience of One permeates the soul- being, like a spotlight shining down. Bringing distinction in a sea of faces. But not exclusively.

When obedience tastes so much sweeter than snuggling up in comfort zones and hunting self-preservation. When the twists and turns from the unexpected do not hinder, but rather, rally joy to the depths inside. Joy-like Strength! Merely living out our maximum potential, one day at a day, in the 'River of Grace.' Becoming champions of hope in a generation. When those who know their God are strong, and they carry out great exploits in the earth. This is the faculty to be 'yourself.' When we come to the end of 'Me.' Risking it all for love. And at the end of the day, having it no other way!"

-Melissa Haskin

-St. Thomas of Aquinas