My child, I am your help in times of trouble. I hear your cry for help. I rescue you and uphold you with My righteous right hand. Let not fear be found in you, nor doubt be in your heart. Trust in Me, your deliverer. I hold the world in My hands. Place your faith in Me.
Christ’s gospel holds marvelous privileges for us as God’s children, doesn’t it? But the sheer scope of the gospel can’t help but raise the question as to how Jesus applies everything He’s accomplished to our lives. Sometimes we excuse ourselves from the pursuit of the whole truth, thinking it’s just not realistic to fully comprehend it. Didn’t Paul himself say, “Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard, and which have not entered into the heart of man, all that God has prepared for those who love Him?” Ah, but we tend to forget that the very next verse plainly tells us that we can: “For to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God.” (1 Corinthians 12:9-10)
The fact of the matter is that the “mystery of Christ” was never meant to be undiscoverable (Colossians 2:2-3). Just as in a good novel, the mystery is always solved at the end (the Greek word for mystery in fact means that we can expect to uncover what’s hidden). And God knows that until we really get it we have little chance of emerging from what can only be described as a state of stunted growth. So what do you say? Why not go for it!
(Excerpted from “Free from the Power of Sin: The Keys to Growing in God in Spite of Yourself”)
My child, I give strength to the weary and to those who lack might I give power. Those who wait on Me will gain new strength. You will run and not get tired, you will walk and not become faint. Come to Me when you need strength to go on. There is no lack in Me. Let Me infuse you with My power from on high. Let Me restore your soul and refresh your spirit. I have not called you to be a worn down people. I have called a victorious bride, clothed in white and clothed with power. Be strengthened in Me. Walk in the victory I have provided. Be couragous and do not fear. I come with power and strength and give to all who ask. The victory is Mine!
Isaiah 40: 29-31
My child, My divine power has granted to you everything pertaining to life and godliness. I have granted to you my precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world by lust. 2 Peter 1:3&4. With this in mind, go live a moral, excellent life. Live by My power and in My Spirit. Let My love pour in and through you. Believe that I will bring about all My promises. Walk in faith. Too many of My children are living a defeated life. I desire you to live a powerful life. You have escaped the world, you are partakers of My divine nature. Live in this truth. Live in the victory and authority I have provided. Don’t give Satan one more minute of your life. Come out of the darkness and into My glorious light. Stop believing his lies and start believing My truths.
What does godliness actually mean? The term itself sounds a little scary, doesn’t it? After all, “How could I ever be thought of as being godly?” Indeed, knowing the reality of human nature, how could any of us? But isn’t there a misunderstanding here? You see, the definition of godliness is: devotion which is characterized by an attitude toward doing that which pleases God. So we shouldn’t think of godliness only as a position we need to arrive at somewhere along life’s path, much less a final destination. Instead, it is what we are to devote ourselves toward. Godliness is a mindset of pursuit—a quest which keeps us constantly engaged in seeking God’s will, and thus living to please Him.
(Excerpted from “Free from the Power of Sin: The Keys to Growing in God in Spite of Yourself”)
My child, stand in the gap and pray. Pray for eyes to be opened to truth. Pray for hearts to turn to Me. Pray for oneness, unity and love. Pray and keep praying. Will I find any who are faithful? Will I find any who believe? There are so many distractions that keep My people from praying. Guard your hearts and minds. Resist distractions that keep you from spending time with Me. Stand and resist the evil one. Stand in the gap and pray.
My child, you cannot rush My hand to move. I have My timing and it is perfect. I will bring about what I have purposed in My time. Be about My business. Carry out what I have told you to do. Rejoice and be glad today. Leave your tomorrows to Me. Don’t waste today worrying about tomorrow. Live today to the fullest.
My child, you have been struggling with doubt and fear too long. You need to choose to believe Me. Lay doubt down once and for all. Don’t let it stay in your thoughts one more minute. Take your thoughts captive and trust Me. I have given you the ability to do this. I have told you again and again to do it so now just do it. The more you do the easier it will become. Start today. Say no to doubt and fear. Say yes to Me.
My child, I give wisdom to all who ask, but you must ask in faith. You must not doubt Me. You may be thinking that things will never change. Don’t doubt that I am God of the impossible. Put your faith in Me. When all looks dire and out of control, keep your eyes fixed on Me. Believe that I can move mountains, I perform miracles. You don’t have to wonder, worry or fret. I am in control. I am your peace in times of trouble.
James 1:5
Blessed are you because you believe in Me. Blessed are you who love Me. Because of the faith you have in Me, your life is secure and your soul is in eternity with Me. You need not fear death. You need not fear anything. For your life here on earth and forever more is in Me. I died that you might have life. I rose again that you might live a resurrected life. Choose to live in resurrection power. Choose to live with joy inexpressible. Lay down all doubts and fears and live in the fullness of My glory.
“Though you have not seen Me, you love Me, and though you do not see Me now, but believe in Me, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls”. 1 Peter 1:8-9.