Praise the Lord, for His Word is TRUE! I just want to encourage you today to continue to trust God! He always hasten to perform His Word (Jeremiah 1:12). I know that some of you have been standing on God’s Word for a certain situation or thing for a long time, and you have probably begun to wonder if God sees you or if He hears you. You know I can find God in just about anything. I was watching a movie with my daughter called “Horton Hears a Who”, and at the end of the movie the Whos had to make themselves known/heard or they would be destroyed. Every Who began to make some noise; they began to cry out “We Are Here, We Are Here!” Some of us have been crying out to God “I am here, and I need your help!” If you belong to God, He hears you. He knows where you are in your life, and what you are going through. He is an on-time God! He might not come when and/or how you think He should, but He always comes, and delivers/answers you the absolute best way for you. At the very last moment the Whos' cry was heard, and they were saved from destruction. Keep crying out to God; keep speaking His Word out of your mouth concerning your situation!
2 Corthinians 4:17 states (New International Version & Amplified:
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all(NIV).
For our light, momentary affliction (this slight distress of the passing hour) is ever more and more abundantly preparing and producing and achieving for us an everlasting weight of glory [beyond all measure, excessively surpassing all comparisons and all calculations, a vast and transcendent glory and blessedness never to cease!] (AMP).
When I heard and read this, a big, bright light came on. Ok God, I know that you see me. What should I be learning from this? The Word of God tells us that it rains on the just and the unjust alike (the righteous and the unrighteous) (Matthew 5:45). When it’s our “rainy” season, it is a time for us to develop as Christians, an opportunity for us to go to the next level in Christ. Saying the sinner’s prayer is only the beginning, but God does not want us to remain at level one! It is an opportunity to strengthen our confident trust in God’s ability to perform His Word on our behalf that we speak out of our mouths; that we say we believe. It's an opportunity to grow and for God to show himself real to us and to others.
The next time it starts to “rain” on you, don’t murmur and complain. Go see what God’s Word has to say about the situation; go see what it is you need to do in that situation. Also, do a self-examination of yourself. I do these on a regular basis. I want to make sure that I am in line with God’s Word – doing that which is pleasing in His sight. Make sure you have integrity in all you do and say even in what you think. Always walk upright before God. My pastor has been talking to us about doing the right thing even if it’s unpopular, no matter what others do or say. We as Christians should know right from wrong, and we should always choose to do the right thing. I pray this for me and my family. We have to have integrity. If you say you’re going to do something or go somewhere, then do it – go! Too often we Christian are doing things the way the world does, and we cannot do that! You will hinder/delay your deliverance/answer to your prayers. If somewhere you have done this (not walking in integrity/upright), take it before the Father and ask Him for forgiveness. He is faithful and just to forgive us of our sins (1 John 1:9). Know this, He knows if you mean it or not – if you are truly sincere in asking for forgiveness. You can not fool God!
Hold on! Continue to pray, continue to stand on God’s Word, continue to trust that the Almighty God, Maker of Heaven and Earth, can and will deliver you through and out of any situation VICTORIOUSLY! We Win!
Let me leave you with Proverbs 2:6-10 (AMP):
For the Lord gives skillful and godly Wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. He hides away sound and godly Wisdom and stores it for the righteous (those who are upright and in right standing with Him); He is a shield to those who walk uprightly and in integrity, That He may guard the paths of justice; yes, He preserves the way of His saints. Then you will understand righteousness, justice, and fair dealing [in every area and relation]; yes, you will understand every good path. For skillful and godly Wisdom shall enter into your heart, and knowledge shall be pleasant to you.
Did you put your armor on today???
Be Encouraged Today!
Remember there's a sinner's prayer on this site. If you pray this prayer, please contact me. I would love to welcome you into the Kingdom of God, and to encourage you personally from time to time! Remember Jesus loves you, and He wants you!
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