Dish-Washing Liquid — and The Fear of The LORD
A prophet’s rambling…
Let the cry of our hearts be, ”Father send The Spirit of The Fear of The LORD! Let it fall afresh upon our hearts and our Nations!”
So, just a few days ago, I shared with someone that the cry of my heart for the hour is, ”Father, send The Spirit of The Fear of The LORD back into our Churches, back into our governments, back into every sphere of our Nations’ culture.”
Truly I believe that the reason for the rapid decline, and for the accelerated increase in darkness that is rising in the Nation(s), is because there is no “Fear of God”.
We see turmoil, confusion and chaos in our own governments; mass shootings in different parts of the world. Why? Because we have kicked God out of every sphere of society!
The Church sits silently, while millions of innocent babies are aborted, and while children are exploited at the hands of evil men and women.
We have silenced His Voice and run Him out of town. The treasure of Truth and Justice, lies trodden under foot.
How can we be surprised or even shocked? When the presence of God leaves and lifts, so goes His covering and His Protection — and so to go His Angels with Him.
I cry daily for The Spirit of The Fear of The LORD to fall afresh upon The Nations, but first, upon my own heart. It starts with me!
I shall tell you a quick story. A few days ago I went to the shops, and I usually take my own bags, so as to try to save the planet 😜.
While at the till, as you do, I unloaded my shopping, then repacked the shopping, paid… and off I went.
But, when I got to the car, I suddenly noticed that a bottle of dish-washing liquid had slipped down under one of the bags and I had not paid for it, at the till.
I immediately thought, “Great! Ha!! I get that one for free!”
But no sooner had that thought entered my mind, The Holy Spirit gently, but firmly, cautioned me, and He immediately told me to go back and to pay for it.
I began to reason with him, ”It’s only £2! The shop can certainly afford it. They over price everything these days! And let’s be honest, who would know?”
But again gently, but this time a little firmer, The Holy Spirit spoke to me and said, “But daughter, I would know!”
Well, I wish I could tell you that I was immediately obedient, but I wasn’t. I got a little more adamant, and so a battle for the bottle of dish-washing liquid commenced.
But then suddenly, the atmosphere in the car park changed, and The Spirit of The Fear of The LORD fell, and I felt such a fiery conviction come upon me, and The Holy Spirit said these Words, ”Is £2 really the value you put on the unhindered relationship we have?
Is £2 really the value you put on the Power, Authority and Anointing I have given you?”
Wow! On hearing those Words, suddenly everything shifted.
Now I know I am under Grace, and that the gifts are without repentance, and I know that sin does not change my position in Christ, however…. I know that sin hurts and grieves My Papa’s Heart, and that sin stifles my relationship with The Holy Spirit.
Sin deeply effects my Faith and expectation levels, it dulls and dumbs down my spiritual senses, it causes me to become double-minded and doubtful — I cannot hear or see with prophetic clarity, understanding or wisdom.
Sin undermines my spiritual ability to be sharp and effective in Prayer, and I know that it stops me from fully functioning in the Power and the Authority that God has put within me.
And certainly, if not more importantly, I know that sin opens up my life up to Satan’s lies and gives him free access to traffic in areas of darkness, and that it gives him full liberty to come in and take what he wants.
Well!!! In that moment, while standing there looking at the bottle of £2 dish-washing liquid, I sincerely repented.
I repented for even contemplating stealing that bottle of dish-washing liquid, and I repented for trying to justify why stealing it, was fine in the first place.
II repented for giving the voice of the enemy a greater say in that moment, over the gentle voice of The Holy Spirit, and I immediately asked The Holy Spirit to wash and cleanse me from all unrighteous thoughts and behaviours.
Then I prayed, ”Cast me not away from Your Presence, and take not Your Holy Spirit from me!” (Psalm 51:11).
Hence, I ran back into that wee shop as quick as my legs could carry me, and I paid for the dish-washing liquid.
But as I left that shop, I felt freshly humbled by The LORD, and acutely aware of his all consuming presence in my life. For this, I was utterly grateful and undone.
I believe our unhindered relationship with Jesus must be the greatest priority in our lives. Nothing, whether big,…or even so small like a £2 bottle of dish-washing liquid, is ever worth jeopardising His Anointing, Power and Authority.
His Presence in our lives is far to valuable and precious to ever allow ourselves to be hijacked by the enemy.
Without his presence — even for a moment — we are without Power, Authority, Hope, Remedy or Purpose.
As a Warrior in The King’s Army, I am required to be ready in and out of season. I must live each day working out my salvation with fear and trembling before Almighty God.
I must guard against every demonic attack that seeks to undermine my God-given Power, Authority and Anointing.
Satan may not be able to reverse my salvation, but he certainly can alter my destiny. Satan is after our Kingdom Destinies. I must keep watch and stay vigilant at all times.
I must be alert — especially for the small foxes that come to steal my harvest and spoil the vine.
As a Warrior in the King’s Army, I must walk at all times in The Spirit of The Fear of The LORD, knowing that the eyes of The King are upon me, and that my private life and my behind the scenes life, must be without reproach and without sin.
As a Warrior, I am called and certainly required to conduct myself in such a way that the power of sin and the temptation to compromise God’s Word, must have no place and given no room in my life.
As His Warriors, we are called to walk a narrower path — a road less traveled. We must heed the call to come up higher, for its only from that place where we defeat Satan and his cohorts, and where Victory and Triumph are made manifest.
So, my cry each day, is for His Grace and more of His Grace, and that The Power of The Spirit, of The Spirit of The Fear of The LORD, only grows stronger and stronger in my life, enabling me to go from strength to strength, and from greater glory to greater glory for His Name’s sake, and for the sake of His Kingdom.
Blessings to you all.
~ by Veronika West
I can absolutely relate! I was at grocery store and needed a sprig of parsley… why buy a whole .99 cent bunch right? Get cilantro and put a sprig of parsley in the cilantro. Yup, I did it! One step, two steps…Holy Spirit check… But it was just a sprig… overwhelming sadness at my actions… Go back, but where did the sprig come from? Holy Spirit…” it doesn’t matter, it’s just a sprig…just do the right thing and buy a bunch,”. The relief that comes from being obedient…
Upon leaving the store I noticed a makeup pencil had fallen in the bottom of my cart. As I was placing my items in my car I grabbed the pencil to return it. I ran into the store and gave it to the cashier. She took it not even making eye contact with me and threw it in a basket behind her. Did she not realize what I had just done . She didn’t care or know that I was in a relationship with Almighty God whom I choose to please everyday and it felt good
Ugh… wrestling with this very thing myself this weekend. I bought a used item online, told the seller later that I had to unexpectedly buy batteries for it, then was happy when he refunded the purchase price and allowed me to keep the item, since the batteries were expensive and he never said they were not included. Just last night I was taking the box the item came in to the rubbish bin, when lo and behold… out rolled two little batteries. Say something? Don’t bother? It is only a matter of $12 or so. He’d never know. Then I read your article here. Both I and the Lord knew and now the guilt was far outweighing the rationalizations. So, this morning I sent the seller $12 in cash with a note explaining my mistake.
And I feel so much better- so free and light. <3
Thank you, Ms. Veronika. Your humble act of obedience has been an inspiration far beyond your bottle of dish washing liquid.
I think about the times I’ve gotten home without all the items I’ve been charged for on my tab. But no reason not to do the right thing. Could be a mistake but, if not, it’s on them and not me. Good for you! This reminds me of Joyce Meyer’s story about being convicted for not returning the grocery cart to the holding area in the parking lot. And for allowing all her kids to get in the check out lines with a coupon for a discount on chicken PER PERSON!
Thank you, Veronica, your honestly is so appreciated. I think we may all have one of these stories to tell. Mine is called, The Humbling Lesson of the Stainless Steel Ice Cream Scooper. I discovered it in my bag after arriving home. Due to unforeseen circumstances it would be two weeks before I could get back to the store. During that time tho, the Holy Spirit had His way with me and by the time He was done, I gladly went back to pay for it!
This is the same thing that God is working in me this week. I was reading Jeremiah 17:1 how sin is engraved with a pen of iron, the point of a diamond it engraved the tablet of my heart and on the horns of my altars – everything that isn’t God honoring, people loving that are in my heart that just add dirt to my oil pour love relationship with God and also in my heart; if un-aware will lead me further and further. I am so thankful that Holy Spirit showed it to me and it just arrest me. Thank you for sharing this wonderful and powerful testimony.
Hebrews 12:1 AMP
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who by faith have testified to the truth of God’s absolute faithfulness], stripping off every unnecessary weight and the sin which so easily and cleverly entangles us, let us run with endurance and active persistence the race that is set before us
The little foxes are the ones who ruin the vine so it does not produce all it could, leaving foothold and handgrips for the enemy so he can easily knock you off the paths of righteousness and easily drag you out of the kingdom of God back into that old dead Adam and Eve nature that is the war, arming yourself with the mind and thoughts of Christ every day is our offensive weapon preempting the serpent’s attack
Good beautiful Day Veronika.
I love this post, thank you for the insight.
I had a similar experience at the grocery store last week, I loaded my groceries and picked up my purse and, low and behold, hiding underneath was my husbands deli roast beef he’d requested for his sandwiches. This was more like $10.00, but I marched back into the store and paid the cashier.
Your so right about the open doors sin creates, and the havoc it allows the enemy to wreek. I lost a daughter and watched as my family was pillaged while I indulged in the lowest of low. A toenail is all he needs, just a tiny bit at first, but when he’s done, he’s taken it all…and then some!!
I can’t have my daughter back but as a result of walking for the past 7 1/2 years in obedience to Him, I’ve watched as He’s restored more than I could have ever imagined, and I’ve never lacked a thing.
And I can now say, although the thief approaches, it’s okay, he has nothing in me.
All the Glory goes to Him :)
God bless you beautiful lady. :)
Thank you for this word!
Thank you, it seems as though there’s no fear of any authority, but it starts with the Holy fear of the Lord.
Such a good word. I have been on. The Fear of the Lord for awhile. What great encouragement. Thank you
Dear Veronika, Your transparency and humility are so appreciated. To share this experience the day after posting Father’s message to the Nations is quite refreshing. Thank you. We sense a move of God like never before. May we harken to His invitation to come closer and deeper into His presence and commissioning as intercessors.Amen.