I have the privilege of meeting with a group of men and women at Riverside Community Church in Spring Branch, Texas on the first Friday of each month. When we met on May 7, 2008 for the first time we took some time to soak together in His presence. The goal was to hear and see what the Father was saying and doing. And to say the least, we were not disappointed.

Everyone was so tender-hearted…so responsive and Holy Spirit showed up in such an awesome way. When one person received something it led to everyone else  having a bits and pieces bringing completion to the whole puzzle. This is what it is all about…unity…needing one another…iron sharpening iron…community…

A week or so later I was contacted by Gina, part of our group, and she shared some visual impressions Holy Spirit shared with her…I didn’t give her any detailed interpretation…just agreed with her that she was sensing the Lord and should listen to what He was trying to say to her.

Sunday morning, May 12th,on Mother’s Day, Gina emailed me this beautiful poetic, prophetic and challenging Word of revelation which came as a result of her soaking time in the class.

Per my instructions in class, Gina took the picture she saw and meditated on it…let it sink into her spirit and the Lord was faithful to bring meaning to what she saw and experienced.  I believe what The Lord shared with Gina isn’t just for her so I have decided to post it here on SWAP, Behind the Scenes in order for you to benefit from it.

Take time to ponder the words and ask Holy Spirit what areas personally, privately and publicly He is asking you to “Step UP” in. Take time to enjoy the fruit of Gina’s soaking experience and be encouraged. The Lord loves you and is waiting to speak an encouraging Word to you as well.

“Stepping UP!”

There is a moment when one little phrase can cause all the partial revelations seen in pictures, soaking prayer, and real life to rush forward and “create the whole.”

Then you realize that God has been saying repetitively “one” thing (well, one “gigantic” thing) through so many “different” and seemingly “unrelated” avenues – that you almost missed it!  It is in this moment, which the “unrelated” becomes “related” and the “unclear” suddenly “clear!”

Whether it’s a spiritual staircase you are supposed to climb; an area of brokenness you feel you are supposed to share; a difficult situation you must engage; or a desire of your heart that you finally have the confidence to pursue…it is in these many “different” situations, different lives and different hearts that God is saying the same thing.

The Lord Is Saying

To the mother of a teenager running with the wrong crowd, doing wrong, the LORD is saying….STEP UP!

To the “little girl lost,” finally found and ready to share her story, the LORD is saying…STEP UP!

To the woman feeling convicted that her error could cost Jesus a heart, the LORD is saying…STEP UP!

To the woman knowing it’s time to climb but feeling unsure how to begin, the LORD is saying…STEP UP!

To the parents whose children have gone wayward and off the path, the LORD is saying…STEP UP!

To the people in need of Jesus but that have yet to open the book, the LORD is saying…STEP UP!

To the woman who knows a friend in need who is destitute and frail, the LORD is saying…STEP UP!

To the groups that gather and are in need of purpose, the LORD is saying…STEP UP!

To the leaders that lead and the teachers that teach, the LORD is saying…STEP UP!

To the quiet and the shy; the humble in heart, the LORD is saying…STEP UP!

To the confident and the bold; the fearless in spirit, the LORD is saying…STEP UP!

To the spouse who is comfortable and resistant to change, the LORD is saying…STEP UP!

To the one who knows better and has committed offense, the LORD is saying…STEP UP!

To the men who are absent, whether in body or spirit, the LORD is saying…STEP UP!

To the people who follow the Shepherd, the people that hear His voice, the LORD is saying…STEP UP!

Step UP Where?

“Step up” into My presence, into the place where I dwell.

“Step up” into My peace, where you can hear Me well.

“Step up” into My covering, where I can hide you in the Rock.

“Step up” into My shielded grace, so I can care for you, My precious flock.

“Step up” into My loving arms into to the place where you are safe…only after you have received from Me, can you run this lengthy race.

“Step Up” into all the places that I call you to be My voice.

“Step Up” into the many situations where I am calling you to make a choice.

“Step Up” into the place that I have prepared for you – a place you know not yet – but soon it will all be revealed, plans in motion, I have set.

Step UP and Continue

Continue on your journey with all your heart, your strength and mind—remember, “I am always with you!” You are the branches and I am the Vine.

Never will I forget you, forsake you nor leave you behind; never a greater, more encompassing love will your heart be able to find.

Love Jesus

Gina Higgins © 2008