Onion Box - Blackberry Trellis - 429

Lean on Me - 422

Lean on Jesus

Annointing - 420

at 12:20-21.1.20.2011 1 John 2:20-21

But you have an annointing from the Holy One,
and you know all things.
I have not written to you because you do not know the truth,
but because you know it, and that no lie is of the truth.

Have a Blessed night...  sweet dreams...

Signal to Turn Right - 419 (from the elec. dept.)

The Main Powers that Be - The Great I AM, Jah, Yahweh would just like to inform you that this would be a great time to turn right(eous).  Sometimes a simple message in the spirit is just blatant and unmistakable.  When i noticed a blinking light coming from the electric departments parking lot, i noticed it was a right turn signal left on one of the trucks.  i let it go thinking that surely someone would be in and turn it off.  This was last Friday night and it was on for three days.  Pretty simple message.  We tend to complicate God and search for the razzle dazzle - the big sign.  He wispers right in front of you.  ... turn right my children, turn right,  this is the right way...

Proverbs: 19:23
The fear of the Lord leads to life,
and he who has it will abide in satisfaction;
He will not be visited with evil.




Proverbs: 20:6-7
Most men will proclaim each his own goodness.
But who can find a faithful man?

The righteous man walks in his integrity;
His children are blessed after him.

Sword in Hand - 415

  i have been blessed with a little more time on the main website extending into February before the renewal fees are due.  Making the best use of this time, i am working on an update and some more postings.  i started writing this latest post back in 2007 and never uploaded it to the site, i just didn't think i was ready or informed enough to write about it, though i had a profound drive to do so.
  Still using the old tools at hand and whatever still functions i tend to make use of.  i'm running an old pentium ii - 450 Mhz w/384 Mb ram... but the monitor is a 21"  - good for the older eyes and seem much clearer, deeper than current flat screens.  This is the old Micron box i bought back in Atlanta is over 10 years old - SCSI is solid.   Something awesome about some of those old technologies, like windmills, masonry heaters, water collection and filtration systems, using what was at hand... and using the natural, there was a flow harnessed.
  That is one way that God has led me over the years and directed my path.  i think this is a good lesson for everyone to listen to and employ in their lives.  If you feel like you have hit a wall somewhere in your life, then look for the door as God will provide one.  If there isn't a door, look for a window, or if there is no way to get past this current obstacle, then that is the intent.  Then we must sit and wait patiently where we are in prayer.  Each opportunity, door, window, wall, must be brought before God for confirmation and direction before we pass through.  Just as the wise fireman checks a door for heat or smoke before opening, we must also take that level of caution in this spiritual walk.  Look at your feet as well and understand the ground you stand on.  That is where you will make your stand.

  i took down my sword today and dusted it off.  i haven't done that since 2007 either and, just like this next post on my website, there is something profound about it's presence at this time.  i made a wooden sword a couple years ago.  i carved the wooden sword from a piece of poplar which had a beautiful green and blue streak of grain flowing through the wood.  Just playing around with the toy, an old type of training tool...  just like the Samurai weapons.  Today both the wooden and metal swords caught my attention as i was reading in my Sword (The Bible - The Word of God).  It is a time to lean on the Word and take it in Hand and Heart to sustain us in the coming challenges.  It is comfort, peace, and joy amid the chaos that allows us to fall asleep in the boat with Yeshua, while the stormy sea laps against the boat.  Where is your faith?

Much Love and Many Blessings From Father,

~ antbrother .../\...

HE IS!/i am... Psalm 73 - 413

Psalm 73


1 Truly God is good to Israel,
To such as are pure in heart.

2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled;
My steps had nearly slipped.

3 For I was envious of the boastful,
When I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

4 For there are no pangs in their death,
But their strength is firm.

5 They are not in trouble as other men,
Nor are they plagued like other men.

6 Therefore pride serves as their necklace;
Violence covers them like a garment.

7 Their eyes bulge[a] with abundance;
They have more than heart could wish.

8 They scoff and speak wickedly concerning oppression;
They speak loftily.

9 They set their mouth against the heavens,
And their tongue walks through the earth.

10 Therefore his people return here,
And waters of a full cup are drained by them.

11 And they say, “How does God know?
And is there knowledge in the Most High?”

12 Behold, these are the ungodly,
Who are always at ease;
They increase in riches.

13 Surely I have cleansed my heart in vain,
And washed my hands in innocence.

14 For all day long I have been plagued,
And chastened every morning.

15 If I had said, “I will speak thus,”
Behold, I would have been untrue to the generation of Your children.

16 When I thought how to understand this,
It was too painful for me—

17 Until I went into the sanctuary of God;
Then I understood their end.

18 Surely You set them in slippery places;
You cast them down to destruction.

19 Oh, how they are brought to desolation, as in a moment!
They are utterly consumed with terrors.

20 As a dream when one awakes,
So, Lord, when You awake,
You shall despise their image.

21 Thus my heart was grieved,
And I was vexed in my mind.

22 I was so foolish and ignorant;
I was like a beast before You.

23 Nevertheless I am continually with You;
You hold me by my right hand.

24 You will guide me with Your counsel,
And afterward receive me to glory.

25 Whom have I in heaven but You?
And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You.

26 My flesh and my heart fail;
But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.





27 For indeed, those who are far from You shall perish;
You have destroyed all those who desert You for harlotry.

28 But it is good for me to draw near to God;
I have put my trust in the Lord GOD,
That I may declare all Your works.

Selah

Design for Climate Change - Covered Raised Beds - 410

Interesting... how this developed.  i am a scrapper out of necessity lately but i have to admit that i have always squirreled some odd things away.  You just never know when you might need something, like that piece of rope off of a hay bale.  So one of the latest things i have been collecting are shipping crates.  There is a local company that throws some of them out and after receiving permission i acquired a few.  My initial intention was for firewood or to build some rustic planter boxes but when the recent winter storm kicked up i had to prepare something to protect the plants i still had in the ground.  The temperatures here in MS have roller coastered from the 50's to the 20's and back again so some plants were just getting established in the boxed beds. 

Since some of the boxes came with tops, i used them to cover what i had planted in some boxes and grabbed a few pieces of scrap plywood to cover the cold frame.  Pretty cool idea YAH!  Other benefits of the 18" boxed beds will come to light after i install corner braces (seats) to reinforce them this spring.  It is much easier to work the beds from the siting position rather than bending over and the boxes will definitely lead into some interesting garden layouts.

On another note:  The main website is up for DNS renewal and i have not been able to update that just yet due to limited funds.  i will retain the domain http://www.antbrotherfarms.com/ but it will be offline until i can make some money.  i just started back at the factory and a month without any income has stressed the support, pantry and rent needs.  i think you can still view the site through search engine cached pages but that is limited.  i have been updating some content in a bigger way, yet to be posted, and since my time is limited, i am only able to update that main site once every few weeks or so.  That site is where i started this walk and is a good resource with a broad array of areas of interest.  So if it's down, remember it is not out and will stand again soon.  The DNS update is due tomorrow - 01/11/2011 - so anticipate the return.

God Bless and Love in Yeshua,

~ antbrother

Just a Circle - 407

Cistern First Steps

i was remarking to my friend today how amazing the Holy Spirit is when we become the willing vessel, the empty circle that allows God to work through us here on earth.  i would like to write more tonight on this but the hour is late and i have an early morning call to head into work.  Storms are on the way this weekend and Sunday to Monday will be bringing some snow accumulation to north Mississippi.  The store shelves should be emptying out tomorrow in preparation for 3-8" of snow expected.  i was hoping for more snow and have much last minute preparation and some herb harvesting to complete before the cold temps and snow cover are here.

 Be a circle for God and let His Spirit flow into and through your life.  What i thought i was is not and who i became in Him Is. 

Love and Anticipation of a Winter Blanket,
~ antbrother

Awoken - 406

At 2:24 a.m. the Lord woke me and asked me to read the Bible.

i asked, "What would You have me read?"

He replied, "Mathew 24:24-25"

i reached for my Bible and opened it, to my delight, on the exact page and scripture He quoted.

Mathew 24:24-25
"For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.
See, I have told you beforehand."

Ripping Again - 405

  Church at the jail last night was pretty amazing and Whooooaaaa did God show up and show out last night.  For anyone that is really close in their walk with God, or just anyone that happens to Know Yahweh, i am sure that you have experieced the "wash of the Holy Spirit".  This is such a beautiful feeling, such a closeness to our Creator and such a blessing to receive.  It is the softest caress from the inside out and top down that anyone could ever feel.  So gentle is God's touch and so awe inspiring a gift to know that He cares for us.  i couldn't help but share that before a little news on work. 

  i have been fortunate to have been called into my old job at the furniture frame factory for the rest of the week.  Back to running the industrial rip saw during the day at least for a few more. There were several things since last fall that really added to the decline in work.  The obvious is that winter is not a landscaping season even if you do happen to live in the south.  But there were other issues and lessons from God that i have taken in and taken to heart and these have strenghthened me and my faith over the last few months.  Lean months and GoOD lessons from Father.
  We ran around 3,500 pieces today which is well below what we used to run, but then again it was just day one out of the gate.  i thought my old injuries would flare up and not allow me to work in this capacity again, but it went well and i covered the aches with prayer and some song amid the noise of the factory.  This really brought forth some humility and gratitude to realize that it doesn't matter the situation, circumstances and surroundings because you can always be with God in your walk.  Praise Him.

Thank You Father!  ~ your little ant
 

Prison Work - 403

  Working on last years attendance list for the residents from jail (church).  One of the mothers of an inmate had an idea where we could put together a role of attendance and present the inmates with a certificate to encourage them.  We average 15-20 inmates per service and about the same number of visitors attend each week as well.  i know this sounds strange and simplistic but a man in prison that truly wants to change, Really appreciates any encouragement and contact from outside the bars.  The request came from a mother and a member of our prison ministry.
  Something more is coming out of this - more prayer for these men and for others that i have come across when i do an inmate search online.  Some of the names are difficult to read so i use the MDOC (Ms Dept of Corrections) Inmate Search to locate them and the correct spelling of each mans name.  Well,,, through this process i have really been touched to see so many people in so many jails across this state of MS.  i know some have hardened hearts and are truly non-repentant but there are others, even just a few, that see their wrongs and repent, seeking God in the process.   These are the few that are worth working for and worth reaching a hand out to in just saying, "i will pray for you.  Jesus can make this change inside of you and you don't have to be the man that committed the crime.  He will re-create you and you can be born again in Spirit."

It's worth the effort, even if it was just one.

ARK-ans-as - 402

http://quake.ualr.edu/public/epicenters.htm

Lots of activity in our neighboring state of Arkansas.  Earthquake swarms, fatal tornado, thousands of dead drum fish, and thousands of dead blackbirds falling from the sky.

Sounds to me like we're about to get a severe shaking - upside down.  The obvious signs of nature point to an anomaly and lack of balance.  The New Madrid fault is a bit northeast of the recent activity but there was a "previously undiscovered" fault line running through that state and in proximity to the New Madrid. 

Spiritually speaking - get on your knees and prepare.  Under the Wing of The Most High God is your protection and your Ark to weather this coming storm.

God Bless,  ~ ab

Articles / Links:

Tornado in Cincinatti Arkansas - 2010.12.31
http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/weather/2010/12/31/vo.arkansas.tornado.aerials.kotvkwtv

"A series of mysterious events has occurred in various places in Arkansas—odd, and disturbing events. Events which, when strung together, give one pause for thought. "

http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/48485/

State commission says dead fish now cover 20-mile section of Arkansas River - 2010.12.31
"the number is likely in the hundreds of thousands."

http://www.wreg.com/news/sns-ap-ar--deadfish,0,4149236.story?track=rss

4,000-5,000 Blackbirds fall from the sky in Beebe, Arkansas - 2011.01.02
http://www.wctv.tv/home/headlines/Arkansas_Officials__112779149.html?storySection=story
"As of Saturday, between 4,000 and 5,000 blackbirds had been found dead, said Keith Stephens with the commission."
 More...
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE7010UO20110102

"The small community of Guy has 549 residents and is north of Little Rock. It has experienced an almost constant shaking from a large series of measurable earthquakes, since Sep. 20, 2010. The last reported number of quakes during that period was 487."


Arkanasas Earthquake Swarm - 2010
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eqarchives/poster/2010/201010ARswarm.php


Scientists Discover New Fault Line in Arkansas - 2009.21.22
http://tennesseewx.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=0e52b0230edda8c2636abdb41c02726c&topic=1920.msg44537#msg44537

Father Sky - 401

Some rough storms came through last night feeding up from the gulf and connecting to a low pressure system blowing out of the northwest.  Tornado fatalities in Arkansas.  Prayers go out to those in bereavement and loss from this passing line of storms and time.  Starting the year with nothing and some with even less due to the loss of a family member or friend.  These are the circumstances that many face in life through this walk.  Each day may open up something that we had never anticipated, in a moment the whole world around us has changed and we are challenged to face the new landscape before us.  Wandering in our minds as lost orphans, our foundation as we knew it disappeared.  So many trials and yet we must continue to walk through this incident for the promise of a clearer sky on the other side of the storm.  The sun will rise again on another day if we are blessed with that option.

  Where do we search for meaning in these trials and changes to our lives?  Where do we find comfort and strength enough to wash away the pain?  Few have answers and some know that just being present in silence with a friend speaks an enormity of words through our hearts.  We each need to search within our hearts and the silence within - that still small voice of our Creator is there amidst the outer noise and chaos.  He brings solace and peace, He settles the heart, He strengthens us when we are weak so that we are able to continue.  Others need us too, so we cannot just disappear within our own troubles and sink into despair.  The peace that transcends all understanding, may you find it in your heart and live there with God.

Loving and Blessed New Year to All,
~antbrother