I heard The Father say, “Guard Well Your West Gate!”

What does this mean exactly?

In one of my previous posts, I explored the 12 gates to enter the Temple of God. However, The West Gate is not mentioned as one of the 12.

There is a verse in 1 Chronicles 26:16,

”The lots for the West Gate and the Shalleketh Gate on the upper road fell to Shuppim and Hosah.

Can we assume the West Gate is the entrance to God’s Throne and the Shalleketh Gate takes one upward to the actual Throne Room of God?

The word Lots (H3875) same as (H3874) in Strongs means “a veil”.

The word Shalleketh (H7996) in Strongs means “Gate in Jerusalem” and according to the dictionary it means “causeway that goeth up ward or against ward”.

When we break this verse down using Strong’s Concordance, it becomes quite clear that Shuppin and Hosah are men whose duty is to watch both the West Gate and Shallaketh Gate that led to the Palace.

I was given a dream about the entrance to God’s Kingdom earlier that morning, so The LORD was providing an answer to my question as to which gate, I entered in my dream. He quietly answered by saying, “Guard well the West Gate!”

He has repeatedly led me to the verses in Acts where Peter and John are going up to the temple at the time of prayer and a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful.

The man asks for money, But Peter says, “I don’t have any silver or gold, but I do have something else I can give you. By the power of Jesus Christ from Nazareth, stand up and walk!”

Then Peter takes the man’s right hand and lifts him up. Immediately the man’s feet and ankles become strong. He jumps up, stands and begins to walk.

Perhaps, His “Beautiful Gate” is in fact the West Gate?

“There, at the Temple gate called Beautiful Gate.” Acts 3:2-11.

I will get to my dream in a minute, but first I must backtrack. As expected, we got our first snow fall.

It was earlier than normal, but still so beautiful. There is something almost magical about the first snow each year.

It snowed all day, accumulating about 5 inches (12.5cm). As we went to bed there with this beautiful blanket of snow outside accompanied by a calm in the night air.

Somewhere around midnight, the calm completely disappeared and huge gusts of wind began blowing at approximately 40 mph.

We don’t often get wind like this and it woke me right up. We have trees all around us on our little mountain top and with the wind came the rains.

I knew The LORD was protecting us as the wind howled and crashed all over outside. I was getting very little sleep.

We are builders, and our little house does not have siding yet, but we do have “Idaho Siding” (Tyvek paper protection all around it). A small lower layer was torn off by these horrendous winds.

Every now and then, I could hear things flying around outside and the rain just hammering our roof.

Eventually, I settled myself and began to pray and was surprised to be awakened a few hours later by my pup needing to go out. He had just awakened me from the most beautiful dream about The Kingdom of God.

On my way to take my puppy out, I noticed the evidence of the storm was minimal compared to the racket it had made most of the night.

All of our patio furniture had been tossed across our deck and down the hill. Nothing was damaged, but it was all muddy as the rain turned the snow into a sloppy mess.

Even though, my patio furnishing was not broken, it looked like it had been through a war! As I was walking down our hill, The LORD began speaking about his children and their coming storms.

“In Darkness there are many roads. These roads must be taken to find Me, the One True God.

Those seeking have little knowledge of My Word, so they reason with themselves, incorrectly.

Their reasoning invite storms tossing them here and there in the wind just like your patio furniture. Their darkness continues to find them over and over again in repetition due to their lack of Wisdom and Faith.

For those abiding in Me through Faith and seeking My Word tend to battle less darkness, but I must still refine them.

Still needing to crucify one’s flesh, My Word opens to each becoming a true guiding light for the days they are living.

This is where We begin together … each allowing My Leading through My Spirit to speak as My Word becomes alive to them.

They no longer wonder how the world is doing because they have learned to accept all things to be ordained by My Hand in Heaven.

Their diligent work deepens our relationship taking each from glory to glory. My Light is their precious jasper stone, clear as a crystal. (Revelation 21:10-11)

To walk is to FLY with ME,” says The LORD.

“Enter My Beautiful Gate to My Jerusalem [spiritual peace].

First, each must learn to walk. Their entrance comes with the knowledge of My Pure Divine Everlasting Love.

Those Working to truly understand My Great Love opens the gate to healing within My Throne.

My Love heals every wedge, fragment and section of their shattered hearts sewing and mending each affliction to its full restoration.

Many coming from below must take the staircase to the side to enter, but those able to fly, are led right through My Beautiful Gate [West Gate].

My invitation begins with a banner of harps and trumpets playing, My Faithful Saints singing and ushering those dressed all in white down the pathway to My Son, Yahshua (Jesus), who greets each with a sapphire stone. [sapphire represents divine favor]

Oh My Beloved Children, how I love thee, let me count the ways; love, mercy, kindness, faithfulness, loyal, steadfast, trustworthy, righteous, justice, humility, unbreakable, unconditional and bond servant.

This is My Love displayed through each in ways that My Right Hand can destroy their enemies harassments.

As you walk in My Love, My Shining Light becomes more brilliant each day through you. You are new to this walk, yet it feels very familiar.

You know that I AM with you …. we have unity as true faith never forgets. You take My Hand when things feel fearful instead of working for oneself.

I AM so proud of you as you move from glory to glory. Bringing every thought, concern and worry to My Feet.

This is the beginning of your joy in the fruits of My Freedom within your mind, soul and spirit. Your precious refinement is a lifetime of work, but when on My Mountain you shall soar like My Eagle.

In the valley, you have learned to wait, seek and obey never stepping forward without My Instruction.

So much safety here in this place. My Sword guiding you away and around the potholes and snares coming to entrap you.

Oh, how I love thee waiting in the Valley, let Me count the ways: you walk in contentment no matter your circumstances, you have learned to rest in Me; you have peace beyond your own understanding, never indulging of things of your flesh, no condemnation, very few deceitful devils harassing you — if any at all, many peaceful dreams, you stand on My Words given, less and less oppression until completely non-existent.

You are confident, I AM with you as you seek Me in your secret place. I AM forever holding you, blocking the landmines waiting in your midst. Our unity becoming stronger and stronger each day.

My Dearly Beloved, My Storms are here for those still depending on the world or selfishly feeding their flesh [ego or undetected wounding]. Beware to heed any insecurities of not knowing who you are in Me.

Ask yourself what feeds your spirit?

I shall tell you, unless you truly know My Son as your Savior through denying oneself [crucifying selfish desires] your are feeding upon pride disguised as false teachings.

Listening to doctrines of devils while hating neighbors, casting judgments and giving into teachers who provide these false doctrines . Walking in hate and intolerance allows condemnation to become your middle name. So much chatter…. you can’t think straight!

What did My Son say? You do not have to keep every commandment just the ones He stated were written in your hearts.

Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love The LORD thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

Come now, let your Heart be taught by the truth of My Son having oneness with Me filled with love and peace.

Fasting 40 days like My Son in the desert will rid you of the siege that has taken over your heart.

Fast of things that keep you chained to the sin of your flesh; lying, cheating, stealing, rage and judgments of others, jealousy, immorality and adultery.

Come, My weary souls… stop listening to the devils who spoiled your once pure white garments. My Light comes to offer not hate, but Love.

I have chosen you for deliverance. Come out of agreement of the things hidden in the darkness of your heart.

Bring your disappointments for I AM Your Healer, let Me make all things new again.

Last night’s storm is My Expression for what’s happening in many hearts. Many more storms are coming.

You must forgive so you can be forgiven, walk in humble obedience to accept My True Light. My Hand will not hold back the storms whether in the natural or spiritual for those who do not dwell in My Sanctuary.

Your love for others must look like the Love I have for you.

Remember, the Antichrist spirit dwells in all men who do not seek to have their flesh crucified.

I love all My Children, and I do not wish for you to miss My Outpouring that shall only be given to My True righteousness ones.

You must Guard Well The West Gate to ensure safety. Come now, time is short!

Your Father, Your Bridegroom and Most High King.”

My Dream

Now for my dream: I was ascending upward very quickly, but it took a while. I notice how high I was when I finally stopped.

I looked down to see the clouds hanging far beneath me. I immediately knew I was in the Most Holy Place. I turn and enter our Beloved’s Throne Room.

What a magnificent white almost translucent room. I look around and there are exceedingly tall pillars, one after another along a massive wide path leading to His Throne.

I see The LORD sitting on His Throne, and all the host of heaven standing near Him on His right and on His left. When I looked to the right, I could see the lower room just below where I usually entered by the staircase.

There were many saints kneeling down there in intercessory prayer. I was curious as to why I was allowed to enter differently this time.

As I approached, Jesus comes to me and says, “Look — what do you see?”

I look and see a city of lights below the clouds. The lights were a bright cluster much like you would see if you were flying in an airplane and looking at a city below.

Immediately, we are in a chariot flying to this city. Our driver stops sharply and Jesus and I get out. We begin walking down a dirt road that is orangey-red clay in color and I begin to see vendors lining both sides of our path.

Egyptian sounding music was playing and I found it familiar although I know I had never heard it before.

As we walk, Jesus says, “Go slow, take it all in, I need you to share this with My Children.”

I nod and slow my thoughts, trying to take it all in. It’s like entering a large city market filled with lots of noises and enticing smells. The music is in the background, making me feel like a festival is at hand. I want to hurry to see it all, but slow myself so I won’t miss anything.

As we walk through the market of vendors, I am noticing a variety of vendors with all sorts of wares and foods. The fruit catches my eye. I stop and look closely. There are tiny orange kumquats in a basket.

I have only seen them once in my life, but never eaten them. Jesus hands me one while saying, “Try it!”

I take a bite, and immediately I am surprised at its pleasantness. We move onto to a leather vendor. He is sewing wallets and belts. He and I nod at one another.

On and on we go until we begin to see store fronts now replacing the market vendors. I enter a store and immediately the smell of fresh baked bread hits me.

Fresh bread always smells so heavenly. I want to sit and eat, but I am pushed forward by a force in my mind to continue to take it all in…. I know I stopped at a few shops, but I do not recall them.

The next thing I remember was I hear a baby crying. I look into a store window and the room is filled with small children and infants.

I am overwhelmed and need to check it out. As I step forward, Jesus put his hand out to stop me, “Are you sure?”, and I say, ” Yes, why?”

He says, “Angela, this is place of deep heartache for you. You need to be ready to encounter this brokenness.”

I think about it for a minute, but remember Jesus is My Healer, and I feel safe. I nod my head yes.

As I enter, I see all these children and I am surprised because a couple seem familiar to me. At first, I do not know why, but slowly I begin to recognize them. Hidden deep within my heart, I find my brokenness Jesus had been referring too.

I see three children that are mine. I am shocked and dismayed by this fact because I thought I had worked to overcome losing them.

I am opening this up now within my heart and just realize I have a daughter and two sons waiting for me here.

I am overwhelmed with emotion, and I have to sit down. Tears begin to well up in my eyes as a huge stone has just rolled away from my heart. I can literally feel it dissolving like melting butter.

My daughter steps over and climbs into my lap and says, “Mommy, We’ve been waiting for you.”

I can’t speak, as a knot begins to grow in my throat. I begin to really look them over. I notice their eyes are blue like mine, but their smiles are like The Father’s full of endearing love for me.

One of my sons says, “We know your heart was broken by our sudden departure, but we are happy here mommy.”

I can’t believe my babies are here. I can’t believe they are talking to me. I have made so many mistakes I feel deep disappointment in knowing my body had failed me.

I was unsure they made it to heaven. I am unable to tell how old they are, but they are still small, seeing only their faces.

I become so confident they are mine as my heart is knitted to theirs and we are one. I can feel their emotions, joy and contentment. It’s the most beautiful union.

We visit for a while and I begin to feel excited as my overwhelming deep crevice within my heart for nearly 30 years has begun to mend.

My river of grief bubbles up over my loss of losing them, while never being able to hold them nor carry them to full term.

As I begin to process my grief, my healing begins happening quickly. It feels amazing as this burden is lifted and literally sewn closed as I go to leave.

We exchange our goodbyes with a wave and each goes to their mother in heaven who cares for them. I have peace beyond any understanding knowing that I will see them again.

I meet Jesus outside. He smiles and says, “Are you ready?” I smile, “Yes I am ready.”

We start up a path that takes us to a palace far off. Our path winds around until we get to the front wooden double Doors. The Palace looks like it’s made of orange clay and gem stones.

It’s a mansion in size, and yet beautiful in every detail. As I am about to knock, Jesus says, “Angela, this is your Palace. Go ahead and enter.”

I reach to open the door and I am greeted by my mother. She is laughing as she opens the door. She stops immediately and grabs me into a huge hug.

She says, “Hello Darlin, welcome home.” We both embrace again with tears of happiness. She is completely healed from her sickness on earth and so lively and beautiful.

Again, all I can see is her face. We engage about all that she has missed on earth and pretty soon other people begin to enter what appears to be a dining room.

Both of my grandmothers are already sitting at the dinner table, along with a couple uncles and my young cousin Lynne.

I am shocked at the sight of them, each one has left earth and I have often grieved their departure.

However, I am not surprised they are all in my house for I loved each of them. As I am thinking about each sitting there, all of sudden my stepmom comes into the room dropping the platter she is carrying, ”ANG” and rushes over to hug me.

I look back during our embrace at Jesus and His eyes are smiling at me. He says, “This is My Kingdom in Heaven while on earth. Now go tell them, their palace is waiting.”

I wake up to tears on my face.

There are so many metaphors here, but the main theme is healing. Entering the Throne by The West Gate means a promotion is coming and or great healing.

The City represents the heart of believers, the Marketplace represents all sorts of healing is about to happen.

The Leather Maker represents the stitching up or healing, of our wounds within our hearts.

The Kumquats represent the pleasantness of the healing to come.

Each person in my palace [heart] had died and gone to heaven, but seeing them again gave me so much joy and comfort.

The Father is asking you to enter your Palace [heart] for healing. It’s so beautiful.

Remember, God gave me this dream while this huge storm was going on outside my house. This too is a metaphor.

No matter what’s going on outside our hearts can be healed and promoted! Hallelujah!

Praying for each saint needing healing to enter The Father’s Jerusalem Palace in Heaven.

 

Shalom
~ Angela Reese

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Angela is the owner of “Fruits of His Vine” website, to encourage and equip those still in wandering, or in captivity, to find our Savior in His Holy Tabernacle.

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