The word of the LORD says that ‘faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God’ and many of us will testify that when we spend time reading the bible there is an incredible spiritual awareness and security that permeates our entire being and enables us to be grounded in Him to receive His revelation and peace.
In contrast, are those tough times where something seems to grab us and hold us back from our LORD and His Word, which leaves us feeling famished, guilty, dry in spirit and often a bit disillusioned.
I find that it is during these times that many of us tell the LORD about our problems, when in fact, we should be telling our problems about the LORD.
In some way we humanise the character of the LORD and forget that 'He is the Alpha and the Omega, who is, and who was, and who is to come, The Almighty'.
Exodus 15: 3
“ The LORD is a warrior; the LORD is his name.”
Deuteronomy 7: 21
“ Do not be terrified by them, for the LORD your God, who is among you, is a great and awesome God.”
Deuteronomy 11: 25
“ No man will be able to stand against you. The LORD your God, as He promised you, will put the terror and fear of you on the whole land, wherever you go.”
Stepping into the Ladies Prison Ministry has taken on a whole new dynamic as more and more are giving their lives to Him. We are so grateful to be able to see Him at work and witness his gentleness and love.
There are also times when we are reminded about the battle that is going on around us and how the enemy has come to ‘steal, kill and destroy’ as many of us as possible.
Yesterday a lady prayed to Jesus with words of submission, repentance and humility. I could sense a conflict within her; on one side she was reaching for Jesus but on the other side she was being held back ... something else was at play here.
I laid hands on her in Jesus Name and commanded the enemy to release her ...what happened next is something that I have seen time and time again.
Her whole body shook and convulsed so I said the words “come out in Jesus Name, I command you to release her in the Name of Jesus “ ... she started to lose balance and almost like there was a big jump in her spirit, she flinched and the shaking stopped. She had been free. We came around her in love and support and explained that she had been set free from captivity.
There were tears as the realisation of the Truth dawned on her, which then led to joy and laughter as she rejoiced and thanked Jesus for His love and power that had set her free.
We all have a heritage in the LORD and we are able to walk in His authority as His agents of change, reaching out to others and giving Him the Glory.
Revelation 5: 12
“ Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honour and glory and praise ! ”
If we repent and believe in Him: in our most broken, sinful and undeserving moments, He pours out His Grace upon us. ‘To all who receive him, to those who believe in His Name, He gives the right to become children of God’ .
1 John 4: 4-5
“ You dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you, is greater than the one who is in the world… “
Nothing is bigger than the LORD.
So, let us tell our problems about the LORD and stand firm in His Authority, knowing that He is above all things.
CHRIS