Wednesday, May 1, 2013

On....Paying Attention to the CHEVRONS


This is the Word the Lord showed me this morning while in prayer. Being a very visual person, the Lord showed me a “CHEVRON”.  

He clearly said to me, “STEVE, PAY ATTENTION TO THE CHEVRONS!” Since "chevron" is a word that I did not fully understand, I went to the dictionary for it’s definition.

chev-ron /SHevran/    Noun
Chevrons
1. A line or stripe in the shape of a V or an inverted V, often seen on the sleeve of a uniform indicating rank or length of service.
2. An ordinary line in the shape of a broad inverted V-shape
3. A directional symbol directing traffic in a particular direction usually for safety reasons.

Immediately, I understood that the Lord would have Esther and I pay close attention to the road ahead and that there would be clear markings (chevrons) along the way to direct us, especially over the next few months. I saw in my spirit that in the beginning it seemed that the chevrons were directing us to the left and to the right around obstacles like an obstacle course but the further we went the straighter the road became until the chevrons became a straight line pointing us straight ahead.

The definition also indicates an official ranking insignia worn on the sleeve of an officer. The Lord then reminded me of a Word that was given to us back in 1996 that God would place “KEY” people in our lives that would help us and support us in this great work in Quebec. It would be people with authority and wisdom who are sensitive to the voice of the Lord.

There are some amazing things developing as I write.

Then the Lord directed me to two verses of scripture:

Isaiah 42:16 And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them.

Deuteronomy 5:32 Ye shall observe to do therefore as the LORD your God hath commanded you: ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left.  

In other words we must follow the direction of the Lord and stay on track with Him, paying attention to the chevrons.

Thank you for praying for Esther and I!