Fire in our hearts - Jesus Army

FIRE IN OUR HEARTS
ON THE MARCH
ter had gone. In Birmingham, four campaigns had left our
people drained. With two new houses there, leadership was
thinned out and overstretched. The work required sacrifice
of time, energy and personal feelings. The battle was fierce
and some began to fall. The team was shaken and by the new
year three of the Birmingham leaders had left the work. For
a while our hopes there seemed shattered.
Then God brought us wisdom in the Spirit. Where was the
secret of a love powerful enough to reach the masses? The
answer was in the heart of Jesus. It was the cross.
‘“Let me plant this cross in your heart again,” he said.
‘“It will hurt, but it will be healing for yourself — and for
your nation.”
‘She flinched, then nodded quietly. He took the sword and
cut through till her heart lay exposed and there he buried the
golden treasure. From the cross came a sweet, healing oil,
and soon, with new strength surging within her, she arose,
her face shining. He smiled.
‘“With this sword of your suffering you will cut into the
darkness and release the captives... Now take this also...”
‘A tiny jewel lay in the scar of his hand.
‘“This jewel of Covenant is worth more than all riches. Guard
it with your life! When temptation is near, look upon it, for I
have promised to be your God and you are my people.”
‘She bound it to her and now Zion was ready. With the sword
of suffering going ahead and the light blazing from her heart,
she descended into the darkness. The light penetrated and
exposed, and many fought against her. They snatched at the
jewel, but as she held it fast and advanced, a glorious thing
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