Fire in our hearts - The Jesus Army

FIRE IN OUR HEARTSON THE MARCHter had gone. In Birmingham, four campaigns had left ourpeople drained. With two new houses there, leadership wasthinned out and overstretched. The work required sacrificeof time, energy and personal feelings. The battle was fierceand some began to fall. The team was shaken and by the newyear three of the Birmingham leaders had left the work. Fora while our hopes there seemed shattered.Then God brought us wisdom in the Spirit. Where was thesecret of a love powerful enough to reach the masses? Theanswer 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 foryour nation.”‘She flinched, then nodded quietly. He took the sword andcut through till her heart lay exposed and there he buried thegolden 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 thedarkness 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. Guardit with your life! When temptation is near, look upon it, for Ihave promised to be your God and you are my people.”‘She bound it to her and now Zion was ready. With the swordof suffering going ahead and the light blazing from her heart,she descended into the darkness. The light penetrated andexposed, and many fought against her. They snatched at thejewel, but as she held it fast and advanced, a glorious thing279