Prophetic ministry

Finding Refuge Under the Shadow of God’s Wings

October 16, 2018 By Jamie Rohrbaugh 22 Comments

Do you feel unsafe, exposed to the world, unprotected, and in need of comfort today? If so, I have an encouraging word for you.

Some time ago, during my quiet time alone with God, the Holy Spirit gave me a mental picture (a vision) of what it looks like to be hidden under the shadow of God’s wings.

This mental picture encouraged me so much. Many times, I have gone back to that picture in my mind and just meditated on it. It’s beautiful, and so I wanted to share this vision with you today. I believe it will encourage you, too, as you pray and ask God to stabilize your emotions.

The vision was based on Psalm 91, verses 1, 2, and 4, which say:

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust'” (Psalm 91:1-2).

and:

“He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler” (Psalm 91:4).

The vision was this:

5 Things God Is Doing Right Now

June 1, 2018 By Jamie Rohrbaugh 13 Comments

Beloved, do you want to know what God is doing right now?

We’re entering a new month, but this word about what God is doing right now is not confined to this new month. I believe it’s a word for this season, spiritually-speaking. And, I believe it is vital.

Here are the 5 things the Lord showed me He is doing right now: [Read more…] about 5 Things God Is Doing Right Now

The Solution to Fear (Part 2): How to Overcome Shyness

May 6, 2018 By Jamie Rohrbaugh 13 Comments

This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series The Solution to Fear

As I shared in The Solution to Fear (Part 1): How God Delivered Me From Fear, I used to be very afraid. I was especially fearful of people; I was shy and didn’t know how to reach out.

However, God has changed my heart, and I’m no longer shy. I truly love people now. In this post, I’m going to share my story about how to overcome shyness so you can have true, covenant friendships and love people the way God calls us to.

Fear of people impacts many Christians in different ways:

Maybe you desire to have more friends, but you don’t know who to talk to or how to start a conversation. So you sit alone at lunch, at work, and everywhere you go, lonely.
Maybe your church has an inner-city evangelism team, and you really feel called to that ministry; but you’re shy and can’t imagine yourself talking with people. So you feel like you’re missing out on your call in life.
Maybe you know someone is hurting, but you feel too intimidated by the size of their problem to try to help them. You want to help, but you feel like you have nothing to offer.

Sound familiar? I thought so. I have dealt with all of these manifestations of fear also. And every one of these, precious reader, are tricks from the enemy. You can be totally free from all of these things.

That’s right:

You can completely overcome fear in EVERY ONE of its manifestations. That means you can overcome shyness too. There IS a solution.

Would you like to know how to overcome shyness, so you can be a voice of light and hope everywhere you go? Here’s how: [Read more…] about The Solution to Fear (Part 2): How to Overcome Shyness

Father Says: “Don’t Cry. I’ve Got You.”

April 10, 2018 By Jamie Rohrbaugh 19 Comments

My son wouldn’t stop crying this morning. He’s just over three months old, and he’s going through a developmental leap right now. Leaps make babies extra-fussy, and he was sure demonstrating that today.

At first, I wore him in my baby wrap; usually the closeness of being snuggled up to my chest calms him down after a few minutes. But today, it didn’t work. Then I changed his diaper, just in case. Didn’t help. I tried feeding him, but he wouldn’t eat. He still cried and fussed.

So I walked him around the house; that usually helps too, because he can feel the movement and (I’m told) it reminds him of the womb.

No go, though. Still crying and crying and fussing.

So finally, I sat down with him in my rocking chair and just rocked him.

He kept crying, sometimes at the top of his lungs. All the while, I was holding him tight to my chest and nuzzling his head. He was swaddled and warm and all of his needs were met. He was safe as can be.

But he kept crying.

Finally, after a long time of crying, I grabbed my phone and turned on my favorite song: “Good, Good Father” by Housefires. This song means the world to me, and I played it a lot while I carried Elijah in the womb. So he heard it a lot.

The guitar intro came on, and he didn’t stop crying. The vocals began, and I sang along, and at first he still cried.

But gradually, as the words “You’re a good, good Father … It’s who You are … It’s who You are … It’s who You are … and I’m loved by You … It’s who I am … It’s who I am … It’s who I am … You’re a good, good Father …” sounded in the room, a miracle happened.

Suddenly the strength of his crying began to ease.

Within a few moments, it stopped together.

Within a minute or two after that, Elijah was sound asleep.

And I got a revelation.

The whole time my son was crying, he was in my arms. all his needs were met in spades. I love him with all my heart and was making sure he wasn’t cold, hungry, wet, or anything else.

But he didn’t receive my comfort at first. Not until I played him the song about his good, good Father–a song about how Daddy’s got him, and how He’s perfect in all of His ways, and he’s loved by his Father–was he comforted.

And I think you and I are exactly like that.

At least, I know I am, so often.

When I get sad or upset about something, I’m fussy. Sometimes I cry. Sometimes I won’t stop crying. And all the while, Father’s got me. He has already made sure I’m warm, fed, dry, and in need of nothing.

But still I fuss. I fuss even while my good, good Father holds me tight to His chest with both arms, face nuzzling mine, taking care of me with His big, strong love.

But not until I get a revelation that He’s a good, good Father, and that’s who He is; and I’m loved by Him, and that’s who I am, am I comforted.

Not until I truly understand, yet again, that He’s got me and He’s perfect in all of His ways–so He’s got this, and it will be okay–do I stop fussing.

Not until I receive His love for me do I stop crying.

I’m just like my son in that respect.

Aren’t you?

We’re all our Father’s babies. And just like He’s holding me, He’s holding you right up against His chest right now too.

He’s got both of His big, strong arms wrapped around you. He’s already wrapped you in a blanket and keeping you so you can’t get out. He knows that the safety and security of His arms is what you need. He’s fed you; even though you’ll be hungry again in the future–at which time He’ll provide again–RIGHT NOW you have everything you need.

And your good, good Father is holding you in His arms, rocking you back and forth, and saying: “Don’t cry. I’ve got you.”

He’s got you.

You’re safe.

And you’re loved.

You have nothing to fear. Nothing to worry about. Just like I could see my son’s needs and I made sure they were all met, Father sees all of YOUR needs–even more than we mothers ever could–and He’s got them all taken care of.

All that’s left for you is to receive His love, trust Him, and rest on His chest.

He’s a good, good Father. He’s perfect in all of His ways. Anything He has allowed, He’s working out for your good. Anything you need, He has already provided. All of your cries are heard–

–but not heard from far away.

Your cries are heard in His ears that are right above yours, because you’re nestled right under His chin and He’s kissing your head right now.

“Don’t cry. I’ve got you,” Father says.

“Don’t cry. Shhhhhhh. Shh shh shh shh shh. I’ve got you. Muah muah muah muah (insert Father’s kisses on your soft, downy hair here). Shhh. Everything is all right.”

“I’ve got you.”

And He does!

Will you rest in Him today? Will you receive His love?

Your good, good Father loves you with an everlasting love. With great mercies He has borne you. He has carried you all the days of your life. He’s carrying you in His arms right now, and He’ll continue to do so. He’s never going to set you down, not ever.

Father’s got you. His big, strong arms are wrapped around you and He’s holding you tight to His chest …

… And you are loved.

Listen to Housefires sing “Good, Good Father” today (video below), and meditate on your Papa’s love. He’s got you. Don’t cry. You’re safe, and you’re going to be all right.

Does this word minister to your heart today? If so, please leave a comment below. I love to hear from you!

Ask And You Will Receive, That Your Joy May Be Full

April 1, 2018 By Jamie Rohrbaugh 22 Comments

Do you really, really, really want something from God–but you feel like maybe you shouldn’t ask? If so, the Lord gave me an encouraging word for you today.

Here’s what He told me:

I was spending time with Daddy God this morning and just telling Him how much I love Him. All of a sudden, I saw a picture in my mind’s eye of Him giving me a big bear hug and kissing my forehead. I felt Him squeeze me tight to His chest. Then I heard Him say, “What do you want?”

I was taken aback by this question. I kind of shook my head and said, “Father, I just want You.”

And He said, “No, no, no. That’s not what I mean. I want to give you something. I want to do something for you. What would you like Me to do?”

And suddenly I could feel His passion and the intensity of His love.

I could feel the burning love in His heart that was looking for a way to express itself. He wanted to do something for me because He loves me so much, and He just wanted to demonstrate that today. He is, after all, a Giver. He loves to give.

In total awe of our amazing Father, I asked Him for something specific that has really been on my heart lately. And He said He would give it to me. He just wanted to bring me joy today, because He loves me.

Then He told me to share this with you, and that He wants to do the same thing for you.

How To Get Rid Of Your Desire To Sin

March 29, 2018 By Jamie Rohrbaugh 30 Comments

Did you know that Jesus paid the price for you to be free of the desire to sin? That means you can get rid of the desire to sin. Easily.

True story.

I’ve been talking to some folks lately who have been struggling with sin of various kinds. They earnestly desire to walk in purity before the Lord. They don’t want to sin, at all, ever. They love Jesus and desire to seek Him.

But sometimes actually walking in holiness doesn’t happen. Sometimes people want to get rid of the desire to sin, but they struggle to actually do it.

Does this sound familiar? It should. I think we all struggle with this to some degree, and we’re not alone if we do. This is what the Apostle Paul wrote about from his personal experience. He described his conundrum by saying:

For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under sin. For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do” (Romans 7:14-15).

But you know what? The good news is:

Jesus Christ paid the price for you to be free from sin AND from even the desire to sin. Here’s how:

Isaiah 53:5 tells us that Jesus was bruised–He bled on the inside of His body–for our inner tendency to sin. This passage says:

But He was wounded for our transgressions,
He was bruised for our iniquities;
The chastisement for our peace was upon Him,
And by His stripes we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5).

“Iniquity” is not the same as sin. Sin is the evil actually committed. Iniquity is the inner tendency to sin. It’s the root, the perverseness, the evil tendency on the inside that produces sin on the outside. Iniquity is the thing on the inside that gives you the desire to sin:

It’s the rage on the inside that you feel before lashing out in anger on the outside.
It’s the lust on the inside that you give in to before you sin by watching pornography.
It’s the desire, the inclination, the bent toward sin that nobody might even sees … but God sees. And that iniquity is wrecking your life.

Prophetic Word: Listen to the Rat-a-Tat-Tat of Progress!

March 13, 2018 By Jamie Rohrbaugh 39 Comments

Do you know the Lord is calling you to something, but you aren’t sure if, how, or when to proceed? If so, the Lord gave me a very encouraging prophetic word for you today!

In the Spirit, I heard the rat-a-tat-tat of drums.

They were not heavy drums, but snare drums: the drums used to assemble troops in parades. I thought this was odd, as I would typically hear heavy war drums in the Spirit.

So I asked the Lord why I heard these particular drums, and this is what He said:

“I am calling people out with huge destinies, but I am calling them in a different way than I used to. In these end times, people will have to decide to follow Me and My call on their lives with more stick-to-it-iveness than ever before. Warfare against them will be stronger than it has ever been in the history of the earth. So, each person will need to know beyond a shadow of a doubt what I have called them to do–and they will have to chase that call.

I am calling forth My sent ones, but I am not calling them loudly. Each person has to listen. Each person has to decide to pursue everything I have for them with all their heart.

It is going to take effort.

You will have to use creativity to arrive at the open doors I have for you. You will need to seek Me diligently AND FIRST every day. You will need to be brave and do things that no one has ever done before.

Doors are not going to open for these sent ones without effort.

The strongest callings require the biggest foundations. I am requiring effort from My sent ones with the most influential callings because I am teaching them to flex their muscles. No one can do it for them. Just like a butterfly must exercise his wings in order to escape his cocoon, each of these sent ones must flex their spiritual, physical, relational, and motivational muscles in order to fly.

The key is that I will be with each of My sent ones.

My Word is still true that, unless I build the house, they labor in vain that build it. So I will build the house through each of My sent ones. However, I will be using them as My hands and feet. Things will work–they know not how; they simply will know that it must be Me.

But it will still take effort. Without effort, people give up too easily. My sent ones cannot give up in this hour. Instead, each one must tune his or her ear into My frequency. You must listen for My still, small voice and follow My leading.

Push Me.

I want to do more on the earth, but I need you to push Me and give me permission to do what I want to do through your life. So rattle the gates of Heaven. Rattle the pillars of My temple with your prayers and fasting. Contend in the Spirit realm for more destiny, more calling, more opportunity, and more fruit from your work than you ever imagined.

It’s time to make progress toward your destiny, but you will have to choose.

If I pull you, you will be too weak. You will not be able to sustain what I want to do in and through you. So YOU will have to choose to push Me, and you will have to persevere. The biggest callings are the hardest to obtain in manifestation.

I will give you all you need, bit by bit.

Little by little I will drive them out before you. Little by little your destiny will come. Again, it’s all about the strength of the foundation. I need My strongest warriors right now–those who have been hidden away in My secret place the longest. Those who have become strong will do great exploits.

I am ready to perform those great exploits. Contend for them.

But part of contending is action, so pursue My high call on your life with all your heart. Fight through the turmoil. Press into everything you know I want you to do.

As you do so, you will find My hand was pushing you forward all along.

Remember My Word: ‘Choose ye this day whom ye will serve … But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord’ (Joshua 24:15).”

Wow! Does this word speak strongly to your heart? It sure speaks to me! If this message resonates with you, please leave a comment below!

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Don’t Give Up! A Harvest Is Coming!

February 16, 2018 By Jamie Rohrbaugh 32 Comments

Have you gotten tired from working so hard? Do you ever feel like your labor has no reward? Are you tempted to quit RIGHT NOW? If so, I have an encouraging word for you today.

How it all started:

Once upon a time, I was feeling a bit tired and discouraged. I had been working very hard, and sometimes you don’t see the reward of your labor right away, you know? I was definitely in the mood for some reward; something to renew my level of inspiration and re-energize me to keep on working.

So I prayed Psalm 91:15 and asked God to honor me, like He loves to do. (God will honor you too, if you ask; read all about that radical prayer here.) It’s been awhile since I’ve really dug into that promise, but I want my life to always be clothed in honor AND reward. So I asked.

And you know what God did? It was amazing.

Prophetic Word: You Are a Rebuilder!

February 5, 2018 By Jamie Rohrbaugh 93 Comments

Do you have things in your life that have been destroyed, and you want them back? Never fear! Because …

I heard the Lord say that you are a rebuilder!

Then He gave me this word for you:

“You have been trying a long time to rebuild various things in your life, but nothing has worked. However, THIS YEAR, everything changes … because now is My acceptable time for the restoration and rebuilding of all things.

This year, I will do the rebuilding work through you.

I want you to receive My joy over this good news … because 2018 is the year of My favor. I am giving you back all the territory the enemy stole from you. I want you to know that restoration is easy for Me, and I am doing the work. No matter how difficult things may see to your natural eyes, nothing you see is any hindrance to me.

This year, I want to heal you and make you whole.

You have been traumatized by things that have destroyed various aspects of your life and happiness. However, I say to you today, speak to that spirit of trauma and tell it to leave you in the name of My Son Jesus. This is the year of My favor, and the trauma that held you captive IS NO MORE.

So put on your garment of praise. It is the truth from My Word that your praise destroys the forces of the enemy. Your praise releases change. Your praise brings help from My holy courts–the courts where I am praised in Heaven, and the courts where I render judgments and verdicts as well.

I have judged your enemy the devil.

When My Son Jesus died on the cross, judgment was handed down to your old adversary, the accuser of the brethren. No weapon shall now stand against you because of the precious blood of My Son. Every accusation that has been leveled against you shall be destroyed for the sake of My Son, for you are in Him.

So I say to you: you are a rebuilder.

Because of the victory that My Son gave you and purchased for you with His blood, you shall now rebuild those things which have long been desolate. Things you thought were lost to you many years ago shall return. Opportunities, skill sets, dreams, and desires shall be re-formed in your life.

Things that happened to you in the past will no longer have influence over you.

Isaiah 61:4 says:

They shall build up the ancient ruins; they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations” (Isaiah 61:4 ESV).

Your strength shall return this year. You will find it to be true this year that the generation of the righteous shall be blessed. Things long beyond your reach shall suddenly become attainable this year.

So seek Me. Pray every day for these things.

I need you to partner with Me in order to work these things in your life. So pray intensely and act aggressively when I tell you to act. Remember that the violent take it by force.

I love you and am with you.

Never think you are alone; and when you feel alone, pull away from what occupies you and draw near to Me. I will never leave you or forsake you, and you will find rest for your soul continuously throughout the process.

Remember that I am the Master Planner and Master Builder of all things. So let Me do the hard work while you rest. You will find that you are both rebuilding and resting at the same time, and that is My plan for you. That is how it should be.”

Does this word speak to your spirit and encourage you? If so, leave a comment below! I’d love to hear what Holy Spirit is saying to you!

But Leaders Aren’t Supposed To Have Problems

February 4, 2018 By Jamie Rohrbaugh 5 Comments

If you’re a Christian leader, you’re not allowed to have problems. At least, that’s what some people will tell you.

Have you ever noticed that? We Christians seem to have certain expectations of leaders. Whether you’re a leader of:

a volunteer group…
a Sunday School class…
a church ministry…
or even an entire church…

… there is a stigma that people who are in leadership, or have reached any level of spiritual maturity at all, are not supposed to have problems. Or, if they do, we seem to believe that their battles should be against big things of organizational, community, or nationwide importance.

This stigma says leaders shouldn’t struggle with personal battles like doubt, or discouragement, or fear. It says that that leaders shouldn’t feel disheartened or want to walk away.

And if you’re a leader who’s struggling, it can feel like there’s no help for you.

You might feel like there’s no way out.
You might feel like you have no one to talk to.
The enemy may even be plaguing you with a fear mindset that says: “If I admit I’m struggling, people will think I’m unspiritual.”

You might feel you will lose favor or influence. You might even be concerned you will be removed from leadership. And if you’re in full-time vocational ministry, you might even be concerned you could lose your job–your livelihood, your ability to provide for your family–if you admit you are anything less than perfect. [Read more…] about But Leaders Aren’t Supposed To Have Problems