During our last soaker's meeting here in CT the Lord brought to us the understanding that it is now time to do what He has called His people to do. Interestingly enough, I was struggling with the new dynamics of a new guitar amp, new sounds and new volumes filling the room through my endeavors to prove what would work best to release the presence of the Lord. I was excited to have the new potential, but that was all it was to me that night: potential. I felt like David having to put away Saul's armor, because it didn't fit well, and also because he hadn't proven himself with it (since then I have spent some quality time working out the dynamics of how to shape the sound for the room we meet in). When I stopped playing we entered into a time of silent waiting upon the Lord, and that is when He really made Himself known. During that time, the Lord began to talk to me about "Now is the time". He really wanted to get that through to us, in spite of my struggles with the dynamics of the music and worship that I was having. Not only that, but Bill, one of our dear brothers also had the same revelation, which he shared later, confirming and strengthening our faith in the matter.

In essence, here is the message we heard, that I want to pass on to you.

Now is the time to arise and do the things that we have been waiting to do, finish the things that have been started but not completed, advance the things that have been hindered, fulfill the things that have been mandated by God. It is time for the warriors to arise and fight the good fight of faith. It is time for the peace makers to make peace. It is time for the intercessors to intercede. It is time for the healers to heal. It is time for the worshipers to worship. It is time for the builders to build. It is time for the sowers to sow, the reapers to reap, the waterers to water. It is time for the advancers to advance. It is time for the writers to write. It is time for whatever God has called you to do to be done. Wait no longer. God is ready to prosper the work of your hands, the words of your mouth, the labor of your faith. It is time. NOW is the time. Many are waiting for what the Lord has placed in the hearts of His people to be fulfilled. Arise and do it! Hold nothing back. Be strong and courageous and do it! The Lord will give the increase. The Lord will show forth His glory. The Lord will be with you.

We spent sometime reflecting on this revelation (which is not written here word for word, but in the essence of it) and we all responded with a YES determination in faith to strengthen what remains undone with the abilities, gifts, callings and compassion the Lord has given us. May you do the same.