Comforted!

Often, when we face trials and tribulations, we may want to wonder why. We may face one trial after another when we are doing the best we know how to serve God, but it is in facing trials and troubles ourselves that we really learn or know how to comfort others!Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 KJV

God's Image

There comes a point when you will have to stand "flat footed" with your feet firmly planted in God and who He has said that you are. Certainly, in this life you will meet up with a fake mirror reflection of who you are. The devil will try to convince you. He will try to show you a refection that projects you as weak, powerless and the exact opposite of who you really are in Christ! He will show you a reflection as if in a mirror, but your true image or reflection comes from God because you are made in God's image, not the devil's! Not only are you made in the image of God, you have dominion!Genesis 1:26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

Beware!

Sometimes people will respond to you not according to who you really are in Christ, but rather, to what they have heard about you. This is truly sad because they will miss responding to the real 'you": the one that God has anointed and appointed! People will sometimes unwittingly (and sometimes willingly) receive the slanderous report, outright lies and character assassinations about you instead of seeing you as you truly are: a born again, steadfast believer in God! What also amazes me, is that the people who unquestionably believe the lies and the malicious gossip are some of the ones who preach and teach the word of God! One thing I do know is that you can tell more about the one who slanders than the one being slandered! We all have to be mindful of believing the negative report of the devil because he hates God, the truth and us! Beware! Proverbs 6:19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. Proverbs 6:18-20

It's Personal!

God will sometimes give you a personal word, just for you! It will be precise, sharp and clear. It will be so "on point" that you know that it is expressly designed to meet your needs, situation or circumstance. You may be in the middle of a famine, a drought or a problem in your life, but there is a personal word from God that can solve every problem and cancel out the designs or plans of the enemy. I am a witness! Sometimes, even in the midst of the destructive intentions of the enemy, God will speak peace, give you a solution or reassurance,etc. You are never alone when you keep your faith in God and He will give you a personal word for your personal situation! I am reminded of the prophet Elijah, when "the word of the Lord came unto him". He received instruction concerning where he was to go in order to be fed. He didn't hesitate. He received the word and subsequently, his provision. God can give you the exact instruction, inspiration,message or answer that you need. Just keep believing in Him, and yes, it's personal! 1 Kings 17:1-3 King James Version (KJV)17 And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the Lord God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.2 And the word of the Lord came unto him, saying,3 Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan

Purposed!

Knowing that there is a purpose and a plan for your life helps to keep one focused. When you know your purpose, you can continue following it in spite of anything else that is happening in your life. If your purpose is to mentor young people, then , no matter what, keep mentoring. If your purpose is to feed the hungry, keep feeding. Do not look to the right, nor the left, just keep moving forward, knowing that it isn't by your own strength or power, but it is by the spirit of the living God! Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts. Zechariah 4:5-7

Speak!

Sometimes, in life, we want to talk about the problems instead of speaking the word of God. I am reminded to think about God's word for my life and speak of His purpose, promise and plans. God commanded the children of Isreal to speak His words.And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. Deuteronomy 6: 6-7 KJV

The Majesty of it All!

I was talking to one of my closest friends early this morning. We discussed some of the things in our lives that God has brought us through. As we talked, I thought about some of the things that life had brought my way. Then, I thought about the majesty of it all; how no matter what, God was always there. I thought about how majestic He is and how when the rain comes down in torrents, He is your umbrella and when you are bombarded with first one thing and then another, He is your hiding place. As we continued to talk, I personally remembered how His majesty, His goodness and mercy and peace have permeated my life even in tragedy and heartbreak! As my close friend began to read verses from a birthday card that her son (who has now departed this life at a young age) had given her, tears rolled down my cheeks, and my heart overflowed with joy because even though my friend had lost her son and we both are facing trials, we were still witnessing the majesty of God. He was allowing us to find comfort in a card from the past, and yet, it was timely this morning!My soul is still rejoicing as I sit, thinking about the goodness of God and the majesty of it all!But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined. Job 23:10-11 KJV Exodus 33:19 And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the Lord before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy. Exodus 33:18-20