Recently as I was talking to the Lord, I heard Him speak this over many people: "Get up again! Get ferocious in faith over the vision and what I have promised you. You are stepping into a grand manifestation." At that moment, I sensed an empowering wind of the Holy Spirit blowing fiercely into the lives of many men and women who've felt like they have been "beaten down" over the visions and promises of the Lord that they have been carrying. These people had been teetering on the edge, not wanting to fight over the vision or the promise anymore; but when the Lord spoke those words, "Get up again!" there was such a strong, renewed sense of resolve.
Waiting. It seems like I have spent my entire life simply waiting for something, or for God to move on my behalf. How many ordinary days have dragged along when I had my heart and mind set on tomorrow? The truth of the matter is this: we all have to wait for something! And it is my personal choice whether I will wait well or wait poorly. "Wait for and confidently expect the LORD; be strong and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for and confidently expect the LORD" (Ps. 27:14, AMP).
There is a movement of creative miracles that operates in the realm of God's glory. Yes, the bible says that believers will lay hands on the sick and they will recover. Your hands are anointed for healing. But there is another realm of miracles called, THE DANGEROUS SHADOW. You can carry so much of God's glory on your life and live in such an intimate place with the Holy Spirit, that He is your best friend. You can experience so much of the tangible overshadowing of God's presence, that your shadow becomes dangerous.
Summer is here, and with the warmer weather comes the opportunity for many American Christians to go overseas on short-term mission trips. I suspect large numbers of believers will travel out of the country because COVID kept us so isolated during the past two years. One of the greatest joys in my life is ministering overseas. Since I surrendered to a call to missions, I've visited 36 nations and developed relationships with dozens of pastors and leaders who now consider me their friend and brother.
But everything exposed by the light becomes visible - and everything that is illuminated becomes a light. This is why it is said: "Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you." Ephesians 5:13-14 NIV The Lord is waking you up spiritually and He is going to reveal things you need. Ask for His light to shine on areas where you need wisdom and understanding! The spirit of wisdom and understanding are powerful gifts that many are not aware of. My mouth will speak words of wisdom; the meditation of my heart will give you understanding. Psalm 49:3 NIV
When you grasp how you have been created it helps you to better navigate your relationship with God. The dynamics of the inward battle and how you can fully commit yourself to the purposes of God are easier once you understand that you are a new creation. Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 When we look at the language of Paul or even from the angle of a Hebraic mindset, we can see there is a clear understanding of how God has created us - spirit, soul, and body.
One moment in the presence of the Almighty can radically alter our world. It dispels fear instantly, strengthens a weary soul and changes an eternal destination. How powerful is our God! Look at the demon-possessed man who used to roam in the graveyard. One encounter with Jesus, and he was in his right mind (Mark 5:1-20). How about blind Bartimaeus? One moment with Jesus, and he regained his sight (Mark 10:46-52). Can you imagine the shame the adulteress felt in front of all the men who wanted to stone her?
As I write this, Colorado Springs, Colorado, has been hit with a massive snowstorm. I know, right? It's May. My husband, Steve, got stuck in Denver because his flight couldn't get into the Springs. Early the next morning I was supposed to leave from the Springs to get to Jacksonville, Florida. My drive to the airport was perilous at best, but I finally got there. When we boarded the plane, the pilot said the weight of the plane was off. So flight attendants started rearranging suitcases. Then the pilot announced that we still had too much weight so they needed to sit on the runway and burn off some fuel. An hour later they needed to de-ice the plane.
And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you if you heed the voice of the Lord your God. Deuteronomy 28:2, AMP Today, despite whatever you are facing in life, take time to hear Jesus. If you are concerned about symptoms in your body, keep hearing and hearing about how our Lord Jesus loved to heal and still heals today. Hear how He bore the cruel Roman lashes for you, so that by His stripes, you are healed (see Isa. 53:5). Hear how He went about doing good and healing ALL who were oppressed (bodily, emotionally, and mentally) by the devil (see Acts 10:38, Matt. 9:35).
Assumption is the lowest form of knowledge. This is because when we assume, we view situations, make decisions and lead others from a basis of what may not be entirely true. My assumptions become my bias and are the foundation of my decisions, knowledge, thoughts and feelings. By my own determination, this positions me to be the standard through which everything is arbitrated. There is also a leadership pitfall that can emerge from an assumption; that is that others should know what we know while disregarding the understanding of our subordinates.
