Vision of the Cloud
03 Aug 2010 Leave a Comment
in 2010, going deeper, our identity, prophetic visions
Originally posted May 10, 2010
A very awkward drawing of this vision. 
I had a vision at the house of prayer on Monday, May 10. It went a little something like this.
I was looking over the room, and people were worshiping rather quietly, heavily, when in through the back windows came a thick mist or cloud, that hovered close to the ceiling. To the people who were in a place in their hearts to receive what the Lord was saying to them, these funnels came down from the cloud, like little tornadoes. There were lightning and thunder all through the cloud above. The tornadoes did several things.
First, they came on the peoples’ heads and it was very much like the tongues of fire from Acts 2. Secondly, the mist from them covered each person and became a garment: their shirts were red, and over the shirts were white suits, kind of like business suits. Third, the tornadoes lifted each person off the ground just a little bit, and as the cloud moved forward, each person moved with it, kind of like trolley cars connected to an overhead cable.
The vision had significance in several areas. First, the cloud obviously signifies the presence of God, the glory of God, but also the move of God. It could have been easily missed by some in the room. But those who were open to what God was doing and had a “yes” in their spirits were like magnets for receiving it. There was no action on the part of the people except to receive. These were people who had been sensing God’s calling on their lives in both large and small ways–career changes, physically moving, deeper lives in the Word and prayer, etc.
The tornadoes imbued the people with significant power–first in their minds, then in their hearts, then in their bodies. The red shirt signifies the blood of Jesus, and in fact the person of Jesus. Revelation says that the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. Jesus’ person was the absolute most important element of the lives of these people. The suit was white, for a holy and undivided life, and was not a robe, but a business suit. This is because God is calling people to get down to business. He is preparing to move in Revival, and we need to be ready for what that entails: power in the Holy Spirit; boldness in preaching, healing, discipling those that are newly saved. The way to be prepared is to keep absolutely close to Jesus, by intimacy with Him through prayer.
Some of these people felt disqualified to receive this calling. Some of the reasons were illness in mind or body, weariness, being burnt out or jaded, burdens of guilt over past sins that had been forgiven (*not* including present rebellion; very important to note–that must be repented of!), etc. It is essential to understand that the garment was, on the outside, one of commissioning and calling, but that it worked inwardly as the people were moving with the cloud to effect healing in their lives as they moved out: 1) in love and trust toward the Lord, and 2) in obedience to what they knew they were being called to. The important thing is to obey, resting in Christ’s identity and our identity in Christ, and to let the cloud of God’s presence and movement simply carry you and not strive.
I know for a fact that God is moving many, many people around like pieces on a chess board. I believe this is because He is getting ready to do something quite significant worldwide. If you have felt God calling you to something, I encourage you to press into Him in prayer, and seek the counsel of those you trust implicitly in spiritual discernment. Know that you may be misunderstood, but your ultimate responsibility is to obey God. Keep in mind that God arranges the affairs of His people. If you think of the kingdom of God as a puzzle, we are each a puzzle piece that has a particular shape. If we try to fit into someone else’s spot, not only are we not going to fit, but we rob that person of their place–and we leave a big hole where we are supposed to be. It disrupts the integrity of the puzzle when we give in to the fear of man or our own feelings of disqualification. But obeying out of dryness is not what God wants either. The primary motivation of our hearts is to be lovers of God. Pursue that and the rest will become clear.
2 Responses to “Vision of the Cloud, May 10, 2010”
Troy Says:
May 18th, 2010 at 10:19 pm e Vesper,
Wow, what a word! Thank you so much for sharing. It is both encouraging and confirming what God is speaking to Noelle and I. I am believing for great things for His beloved here in New Jersey & all over the world!!!! Pour out Father! We want what your givin’
Scott B. Says:
May 19th, 2010 at 9:31 am e Very encouraging, thanks for sharing it with us, looking forward to the next one. The “rain” is coming!
