You Carry His Royalty

I had been thinking back the last few weeks about the very first words my dear friend ever spoke to me. Something about His royalty….in me?….on me?….I couldn’t quite remember. And I wasn’t sure why I was thinking about that word so much NOW. On Monday, I was looking for something else in my last completed journal and I came across her words…”You carry His royalty.” I was especially touched by the date in my journal - Valentine’s Day 2021. I thought about how fitting the date was. When she first spoke those words I didn’t even know this awesome woman, her husband, and their beautiful kiddos. Now, I couldn’t imagine doing life without them.

I decided to send a text to my new, old friend to share the moment with her and I told her how right it was that she said those words on THAT day because of the love God birthed in my heart for them. Her response was, “Wow. It’s crazy. I’ve been thinking about that tons, too!!!” My friend continued, “I keep thinking about how prophetic that was, not only about you, but how getting to see you that way was so prophetic as far as where we ALL are now, and what we’re stepping into, it’s all Kingdom talk of ruling and reigning all over the place now!!!!!” I realized that this word was meant for ALL OF US and I wanted to lean in to all that God was saying.

Midnight Bride

February 14, 2021, the day that my friend said, “You carry His royalty”, was the day after the Midnight Bride conference. That conference marked us. I crossed over something, along with many others, and there could be no turning back! Earthly language is not adequate to describe all that happened there. Things were broken that held back the latter rain; righteous reversals with the pound of the gavel after each were made. AND IT SNOWED! A dear brother talked about “Weave River” and the Company who would restore the Oneness. The settlers thought the natives were trying to say snake as they made waves with their hands and misnamed the river. The natives were trying to say “weave”, as in the weaving of a basket, or “fish”, as in teeming with life. It will always be Weave River to me now - surrendered to the flow of this Oneness to bring Him a reward worthy of Him. And I knew I was invited in.

The conference ended with the mixing of the oils…our willingness to bring our individual anointings and be poured into the ONE NEW; and in the mixing it no longer matters who’s who. We’re just so happy to be part of it. And, oh the fragrance we carry together!

Together

I was thinking about Oneness and a phrase came into my heart: ”Uniqueness Thrives When Individuality Dies”. I’m discovering this in my own life. I become me as I lay down my life for you. And when I started to taste Oneness, I had to have more.

While pondering this, the Lord reminded me of the Special Olympics track meet that made it into the news a few years ago. Each athlete that made it to the finish line stopped short of crossing over until every last one of them were right there at that line. And then with one giant step they crossed the finish line together. The joy on their faces as they finished their race revealed what was most important to them; they cared more about crossing together than individually being first. Heb. 11: 39,40

The Ancient Ones

I was not able to attend the first couple of days of Midnight Bride and was finally able to make it on the last day. I was, however, watching online. While watching online I had a vision that I never really understood until now. In the vision, there was a long line of people in single file from long ago and from far away who were walking towards me. They were somewhat translucent. I could not make anyone out individually. As they got to me, they walked right through me - front to back…each of them. I knew there was some sort of deposit being made but I really didn’t understand what was happening. I now know that I didn’t understand because I was seeking an interpretation for myself when this was meant for all of us. **This will happen more and more with us. God will reveal something to us and it will only make sense as we apply it to all of us together.**

Those who were and are coming in the vision are the Ancient Ones. And all of the wisdom, understanding, and knowledge of the past is piling up and being deposited with us NOW! It is all cascading on us; piling up on us; making a way for us - connected wisdom from the ages; traversing time - coming to the People of the Covenant. I’ve heard several exhortations lately to remember the ancient paths; to mine the treasures of past generations. May we be teachable and open! This is such an exciting time to be alive; this NOW season where so much collective wisdom is coming to us!!

Deuteronomy 32:7 (NET)

Remember the ancient days; bear in mind the years of past generations. Ask your father and he will inform you, your elders, and they will tell you.

Connection

Open Table and The Smile were incredible for me. Connection was forming; the kind of connection that family shares. Warring Dove became family to me somehow. I miss them and find myself thinking of them often. I find reasons to drive past the Red Barn on 65th and Holmes. And I look forward to times when we can all be together again.

I’m learning how connections form. It’s fascinating. I came from a very isolated and disconnected family. I always wanted healthy connections but I was clueless as to how to experience them. Well, it’s happening. I’m experiencing connections like I’ve never experienced before. Connections form from shared experiences; where we sacrificed in Oneness for the sake of things bigger than ourselves. In big and small ways we are daily invited into the dance of connection. And it’s a very real thing that happens in our brain - neural pathways that can even develop in a similar way between people sharing a meaningful experience together. It works the same way spiritually. Our shared experiences are forming deep connection. He’s repairing the connection that was lost in the fall. I asked Father, Son, and Holy Spirit to continue to repair connections in me. I then saw a picture of Trinity - the Original Oneness - all gathered around me as I lay on a surgical table… He is so incredibly good and His heart is to repair connections for all of us.

I’m also experiencing wisdom in ways I never thought possible. I’ve prayed for wisdom for years. What I’m learning is that wisdom is a connection word; it has everything to do with intimacy and relationships. It’s not primarily about being skilled at something - although it can and does include that. Wisdom is first and foremost relational. It’s more about being connected with Him in such a way that we share His headspace. But we also receive wisdom in our connection to each other. Oneness is what allows wisdom to flow. The wisdom of this world pales in comparison. You can read a thousand books and not receive the wisdom that He provides in Oneness. I think that’s why He was so pleased when Solomon asked for wisdom. He wasn’t just asking for skill to build the temple. Solomon was asking for connection and intimacy with God Himself.

Forty Five

I had gone for a drive a few days ago - thinking about all He has been doing lately. I come to tears every time I think of how precious it all is. We get to do this!!! As I was driving I was coming into town from the south on the old highway and I noticed the speed limit was changing to 45. There was also the complimentary precursor speed limit sign giving a heads up that the speed was changing. God told me, “Slow down and pay attention.”

I immediately thought of Psalm 45 and remembered enough of the Psalm to know it had themes of a royal wedding which took me back to the texts with my dear friend, “You carry His royalty”. I read the Psalm (especially good in the Passion) and, yes, God was definitely speaking this. But, I also remembered that this July, the 7th month, marks 45 years of opening the door of my heart just a sliver to Jesus. That’s all I could manage at the time - a sliver.

Just a couple of days prior to my drive and God highlighting 45, I had received word that the man who led me to the Lord and, along with his wife, patiently discipled me, passed beyond the veil. I never would have made it without them.

In that moment, I knew God was telling me that something had ended for me and something new was beginning. I feel this is for us, as well. We’re going through this transition and entering the New Day!

I first said yes to Jesus in July of 1977; the 7th month - Sabbath rest. And I’m stepping into the brilliance of this New Day with you…my Covenant Family. We’re crossing over together. His royal scepter extended…His righteous decrees flowing through us. We’re entering the 8th day.

Establishing

Seeing His purposes established is something I’ve been thinking a whole lot about lately. It’s a burden I carry - that we would be established. We get distracted and discouraged sometimes but we have to persevere. Right now, acceleration to establish what is worthy of Him is taking place! God pushed the light speed button. We are moving from being established individually to being established together. Open Table. And, as my Meridian brother is fond of saying - it’s an open table, not a free-for-all. Those who carry His royalty conduct themselves with dignity. They understand the value and they don’t profane the table by treating it as something common. And He’s looking for our yes in this process of drinking the cup He pours and remaining on the threshing floor of His choosing - for as long as it takes - to establish us as One. The Smile

My biological brother has been a school bus driver for over 30 years. He was recently honored by East Idaho News. A former student of his submitted his name for “Feel Good Friday”, where a person is honored for their contribution to society. My brother did a good job driving bus and the kids on his route grew to love him. He consistently persevered and gained a reputation as the bus driver who cares about his kids. Reputation produces momentum because our reputation precedes us and sets us up for success. Doors open to us. 

Psalm 90:17 NKJV

“[17] And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us, And establish the work of our hands for us; Yes, establish the work of our hands.” (the word “establish” means “permanence”)

Legacy

I just had my last ZOOM one on one with Tim, the guy whose online class I jumped into last August. He asked me where I was in the story. For Tim and me, story usually has Lord of the Rings (LOTR) themes. For those who haven’t seen LOTR, it's your basic good triumphing over evil with all the ingredients thrown in that make a story great. God told me one day that I was Samwise Gamgee (he is one of the characters in LOTR who helps his friend, Frodo, complete the dangerous mission he’s on by walking with him in it). Tim knows this about me. His class was the catalyst for the download I got about being Samwise. So I told Tim that I felt like something had come to completion in my life; the ring was in the fires of Mount Doom, the mission completed, and I was back home at the Shire (where Frodo and Samwise live). I shared how I’ve been experiencing so much rest and contentment these days. I can see that Tim is getting a download from Papa as I’m sharing. Then Tim spoke, ”It’s like you’re on the shores of the Undying Lands”. Then he said the word. “Legacy. I see your life becoming a legacy.” It took me a minute before I could speak…because I was crying. My walk with the Lord started out pretty bumpy. Never, in my wildest dreams, did I ever think my life would resemble anything close to a legacy. If you knew me then you would understand the depth of my gratitude and awe. I shake my head in wonder and tears come to my eyes every time I think about it. I got pulled into something so much greater than me; into the vortex of His love - family in Oneness. ❤️  

But, here’s the thing… God wants all of our lives TOGETHER to become LEGACY! We go from getting saved to getting established to gaining a good reputation to opportunities. Along the way, we’re beginning to understand Oneness and how He never meant for us to be alone. We find our place at His Table and lay down our individualism and offer our uniqueness. THEN…we begin to move into something so worthy of Him. Stories are developing that are worth being told. And we join History. Legacy…

While driving home from Midnight Bride, I got a phone call from someone still there to tell me about the kids dumping oil on everyone’s head. I left before that happened. I was getting over bronchitis and had left my house early Saturday morning and drove through a snowstorm to be able to participate in the last day of Midnight Bride. I was exhausted so I left my empty bottle of oil with someone I trusted and started home - a little bit before the conference ended. I wondered if I really was a part of the company who would bring healing and restoration because the anointing from the kids seemed so important, and I missed it. But, God doesn’t waste anything when we’re open to Him; even early departures. When I asked Him if I really was a part of this Weave River company He gently said, “Linda, how can you even ask Me?” He then showed me scene after scene from my own life where this was true - His desire that He planted in my heart for unity and restoration. Then God said, “You get to be here because of ______”(and He named someone). The man God named was ahead of his time as far as unity goes. He dug some wells; plowed some ground - including ground in my own heart. He’s part of our legacy. Of course, we’re all learning that Oneness goes much deeper than unity. Our surrendered and shared lives are together weaving into our Father’s legacy. I’m so very thankful for each of you! What God did for me on that drive home and for days afterwards was to show me the pearls He had formed from all the hardships I had been through. He then strung them all together and placed them around my neck. And my life finally made sense.

Speaking The Truth in Love

I love my tribe so much - this family that our Father has placed me in. I’m speechless that my Father could take someone like me - living in the futility of my isolated existence - and invite me into true connection with Himself and His Family. I spent most of my life living with so many walls, convinced I was protecting myself; but, really, I was in a self-made prison. The beauty of the glimpses I was getting into the One True Story was breaking down my resistance…and you all kept inviting me in. And I started to say yes more often. And I began to taste and see - and I wanted more! He helped me to love what He loved, and escorted me to my seat at The Table. Precious…

Ephesians 4 talks about “speaking the truth in love” in verse 15. I have been meditating on this chapter in Ephesians for a while now. I used to think that verse meant to be loving when you’re needing to communicate a truth that might be difficult to hear. There are other verses that talk about that but I’m convinced that this verse isn’t one of them. This verse is speaking of Oneness. Notice the following:

Ephesians 4:3-6 NASBS

“[3] being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. [4] There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling; [5] one Lord, one faith, one baptism, [6] one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all.”

Did you pick up on that repeated theme of Oneness? Speaking the truth in love is when we’re finally on the same page together; vibrating with the One Truth. When we surrender to His tuning of our lives, we automatically resonate with all those who have also surrendered; we begin to speak the One Truth together. It’s in this process that we begin to experience what it means to no longer get tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine (verse 14) - because we’re no longer children. I think of a symphony. There’s only One musical score. Everyone is in tune to the same frequency and everyone has the same music. But, there are a myriad of expressions. There’s tubas and piccolos and drums and pianos and guitars… You get the idea. Then there’s times they don’t need very much tuba and maybe they need more clarinet. And then there’s our Conductor who’s telling us when to play and when to sit still. Now, imagine that this symphony is your family and everyone loves each other. This bond grows so strong that it no longer matters that she plays a lot in this piece and you get to sit there. You’re just happy to be a part of it all. And you’re so excited because that’s YOUR sister rocking the violin! Let’s allow God to deal with our insecurities so we can celebrate one another rather than feel threatened. Sadly, that was me for what seemed like forever - so insecure. But, I’m beginning to experience His security that was just waiting for my yes. It’s happening in the family He’s placed me in, too! We’re learning to celebrate one another. It’s way more fun!

One of my favorite scenes in LOTR is when Frodo and Samwise have completed the mission and are resting in Rivendell (to keep it simple, Rivendell is basically a place of healing and restoration). Frodo is so exhausted from the journey that he has been asleep for 4 days. Frodo and Samwise had 7 other companions as well who worked in the background to ensure that the mission was successful. Everyone is there at Rivendell; all waiting for Frodo to wake up so they can finally see their friend again and celebrate TOGETHER. When Frodo wakes up, the room explodes with joy as each of these covenant companions celebrates the victory that made them One. And then the part that leaves me completely undone every time I watch it… Samwise, the friend who stayed with Frodo through it all, walks in last of all and stands in the doorway. Frodo finally notices him and their eyes lock. And so much is being shared where words aren’t needed; deep calling to deep. A lifetime communicated; a legacy born.

To Be Continued…

Back at the Shire, we’re allowed to see what Frodo is thinking. He’s wondering how he ever returns to normal after everything he just experienced. He’s tried for two years to find his rhythm and it’s not working for him. He leaves the life he knew and boards the ship to the Undying Lands. Frodo had been writing a book about his adventures; but he didn't finish it. As Frodo is saying goodbye to his friends on the dock, he hands the unfinished book to Samwise and tells him he’s got a chapter to write.

Samwise takes a different path than Frodo. Everything he went through gave him the courage he needed to finally ask the girl he loves to marry him. He becomes a family man and they have a couple of kids. And the pronouns start to shift - I is becoming we; us is crowding out me.

I really just want to see everyone make it. That’s my heart. How can we turn back after all these adventures? The table. Our family. We can’t. We mustn’t! Back there doesn’t even exist anymore.

I started writing this almost 3 weeks ago. I was only a few days in when He showed me how to finish it…”to be continued”. I smiled. He is so brilliant! Have you ever played the game where someone starts out with, “Once upon a time…” and someone else adds another line, and someone else adds another? The story takes these crazy and unpredictable twists and turns as everyone adds their uniqueness to the One Story. This story has been entrusted to all of us by our Father. So much is riding on us playing our part. May we boldly step into the dawning of this New Day so that we will have a royal story worthy of Him for our children and our children’s children; a LEGACY!

I finished this on Memorial Day 2022. I feel Papa’s intentions for us in that; we are His living stones that form a Memorial - where those who see it ask, “What’s the Story here?”. When they hear His Story, some will be so astonished by the beauty of it all that they will sell out and join the Story with us.

”Once upon a time there was a beautiful kingdom…”

Who’s next?

Psalm 45:1-17 TPT

[1] For the Pure and Shining One, by the prophetic singers of Korah's clan. A contemplative song of instruction for the Loved One To the melody of "Lilies". My heart is on fire, boiling over with passion. Bubbling up within me are these beautiful lyrics as a lovely poem to be sung for the King. Like a river bursting its banks, I'm overflowing with words, spilling out into this sacred story. [2] Beautiful! Beautiful! Beyond the sons of men! Elegant grace pours out through every word you speak. Truly God has anointed you, his favored one, for eternity! [3] Now strap your lightning-sword of judgment upon your side, O mighty warrior, so majestic! You are full of beauty and splendor as you go out to war! [4] In your glory and grandeur go forth in victory! Through your faithfulness and meekness the cause of truth and justice will stand. Awe-inspiring miracles are accomplished by your power, leaving everyone dazed and astonished! [5] Your wounding leaves men's hearts defeated as they fall before you broken. [6] Your glory-kingdom, O God, endures forever, for you are enthroned to rule with a justice-scepter in your hand! [7] You are passionate for righteousness and you hate lawlessness. This is why God, your God, crowns you with bliss above your fellow kings. He has anointed you, more than any other, with his oil of fervent joy, the very fragrance of heaven's gladness. [8] Your royal robes release the scent of suffering love for your bride; the odor of aromatic incense is upon you. From the pure and shining place, lovely music that makes you glad is played for your pleasure. [9] The daughters of kings, women of honor, are maidens in your courts. And standing beside you, glistening in your pure and golden glory, is the beautiful bride-to-be! [10] Now listen, daughter, pay attention, and forget about your past. Put behind you every attachment to the familiar, even those who once were close to you! [11] For your royal Bridegroom is ravished by your beautiful brightness. Bow in reverence before him, for he is your Lord! [12] Wedding presents pour in from those of great wealth. The royal friends of the Bridegroom shower you with gifts. [13] As the princess bride enters the palace, how glorious she appears within the holy chamber, robed with a wedding dress embroidered with pure gold! [14] Lovely and stunning she leads the procession with all her bridesmaids as they come before you, her Bridegroom King. [15] What a grand, majestic entrance! A joyful, glad procession as they enter the palace gates! [16] Your many sons will one day be kings, just like their Father. They will sit on royal thrones all around the world. [17] I will make sure the fame of your name is honored in every generation as all the people praise you, giving you thanks forever and ever!