I Call You Zerubbabel!!

Today's blog is dedicated to Albert P. Caldwell, my husband. Today is his 50th birthday. Yeah!!! Wish I had a million dollars right now so that I could really show you how much I love and appreciate you and the life that you live. You are my hero...and I am excited about all that the Father is bringing your way. I know that the Favor of God rest upon you and your household and that He is opening doors that cannot be shut and bringing restoration and prosperity in all things. Love you more than words can say...Happy 50th Birthday Honey!!!

I wanted to share a word that the Lord had given to me to Albert and I in December 2007 as a reminder to myself that He is faithful that promised. The word was mainly for my husband, but it definitely spoke to my heart as well. This word came at a time when our lives were beginning the pruning process that comes necessary in the life of every believer at some point. If you haven't experienced it yet, you will. Just keep living. Many things were either being cut away or stirred up: jobs, ministry, children, etc. It seemed like our life entered a whirlwind and all was being shaken that could be shaken. The crazy thing is that the Lord had actually warned us (me) that the whirlwind was coming two years prior. 

I remembered when I first saw what I thought was a "storm." I had been in prayer and saw, in the spirit,  this huge "storm" coming at me. I remember calling my best girlfriend and describing this huge, dark "storm" and how I was afraid of what it represented (I kind of knew, but didn't want to know). I was afraid because I could see the "storm" approaching and there was nothing and nobody that could stop it. I was afraid for my flesh which was sure to go through some changes. You know that the majority of us don't like change. The flesh hates it. We are want to be comfortable, right?! Change was inevitable for us. The "storm" was coming, like it or not. It was not going to leave one stone unturned.

I prayed for weeks about this "storm", talking to the Lord trying to get clarity. And yes, trying to get out of it. Finally, the Lord answered me and took me right to the scriptures. He brought clarity and comfort all at the same time as only He can. You see, it was not a "storm" that I say, but rather a whirlwind. There is a difference. According to my studies, the whirlwind is a representative of the Lord Himself when mentioned in scriptures. "Wow," is all I could think. The Lord Himself was coming. That changed my whole perspective on things. I was still a little worried, but I was  greatly comforted in my spirit because HE would be in the midst. I was no longer afraid of what could happen because I now knew that it was Him orchestrating this beast of a whirlwind coming at me. I knew that it was going to be rough and painful to my flesh at times. However, knowing that HE was in control gave me assurance that ALL was all going to work for my good. hallelujah!

"Then I looked, and behold, a whirlwind was coming out of the north, a great cloud with raging fire engulfing itself; and brightness was all around it and radiating out of its midst like the color of amber, out of the midst of the fire." (Ezekiel 1:4)

That was four years ago. The whirlwind came and broke, and is still breaking. The Father has turned our lives upside down, but I know it's for our good.  I would love to be able to give you a beautiful picture of the purpose in it all. Yes, I see it, but I hesitate to share: not sure if my words would be enough. What I see to come is almost indescribable and what I know for sure that is that if it took Him stripping, breaking, cutting and ridding us all that was unnecessary ~ sometimes even pruning that which was good ~ to get us to that place. I say,"Amen!"

Restoration has begun, but has been a seemingly slow process. Albert and I are still being adjusted, both spiritually and naturally. And today, in light of my husband's birthday. His 50th year. The year of Jubilee. The year of new beginnings. The year of letting go of the past: debts being forgiven and relinquished. Today I wanted to declare and bring to remembrance the promises of the Lord to Him and to us, and to the body of Christ.Today I want to declare the Father's faithfulness to Albert (and the body of Christ) and all that concerns him. I'm excited about what God is doing in my husband's life (and in the lives of many believers in this hour) and all that He is stirring and setting in place for him. This word is of the Lord and I trust His faithfulness, as He IS bringing it to pass in our life. Embrace this word for yourself today. Amen.

The word of the Lord to Albert P. Caldwell: December 2007 (edited version)

"...This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, 

saith the LORD of hosts"  ~ Zechariah 4:6

"The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house: his hand shall also finish it: 
and thou shalt know that the Lord of hosts had sent me unto you" ~ Zechariah 4:9

The Father says:

• Today I call you ZERUBBABEL!
• You SHALL finish the work ~ He who began a good work will be FAITHFUL to complete it.
• HE is giving you FAVOR with the King (earthly and with Himself). Favor for PROVISION for the vision that God has given YOU (see Ezra 6:1-12).
• HE, the king, is declaring and decreeing a word of warning against your enemies – you will not have to fight and contend with those that oppose you. You are to stay focused (Ezra 5:5) and let God give you favor with the Kings.
• You SHALL see the word of the Lord fulfilled in your life – In your ministry, your marriage, each of your children, in every area – You SHALL complete it because …
• The EYES of the Lord are with you – The Lord God himself is watching over the work of your hands. If God be for us, WHO can be against us. Stay focused on the work that God has ordained. He will handle all those that may oppose.
• He REJOICES to see the “plummet” in your hands. – the enemy desires that we remain in our disappointments and failures, but God desires that we once again rise up. Rise up and do all that God has put in your heart to do. It brings Him joy to see you at work in His vineyard. Hallelujah

Amen and Amen.

My Love Song to HIM! Dorothy C.