"DO NOT STRAY - BUT PRAY!!!" says the LORD.

"DO NOT STRAY - BUT PRAY!!!" says the LORD.

Early morning on 8/24/14 as I slept, I heard the LORD speak those words into my spirit. I awoke at the sound of His voice and asked why is He saying this to me. There was no response.

Definition of stray: (verb) move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place.; (adj.) not in the right place; separated from the group or target

As I am reminded today of His admonition back then, I took a look back at my journal after that date until present. There were many troubles and opposition from the enemy. I also took notice that there was an increase of God's revelation through dreams in which I penned and released its message as the Spirit of the LORD lead.

Obedience OR Sacrifice?

Sometimes we are faced with very hard decisions that will cost us something. Yet, it has the potential to re-position us where we ought to be in our journey with Christ and in our purpose.

Let me put in this way. As women we LOVE shoes! We don't mind dropping some bills for what we like. So we buy them to please ourselves. Yet when we walk in them, they hurt. But it doesn't stop us from wearing them again because we going to get our money's worth! Here comes the blisters! We put on band-aids hoping it will do the trick. It may relieve for a moment, but eventually the band-aid will come off and now it's bleeding and ten times more painful! So we are faced with a decision: do we get rid of the shoes or do we continue to limp with them?

Promotion Comes After The Fire

“Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to even higher positions in the province of Babylon.”

~ Daniel 3:30 NLT

  

The three Hebrew boys were thrown into the blazing furnace because they refused to bow down before any another god. Despite the accusations spewed against them and the threat of death, they did not fear.

“O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not to defend ourselves before you. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us.  He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty.  But even if he doesn’t, we want to make it clear to you, Your Majesty, that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up.” (v.16-18) (emphasis added)

Enforcing Christ's Victory – Because YOU Can!

I had written this on my FB status and wanted to add a little more to this statement:

"I would like to make an announcement: Jesus did NOT die on the cross for US to live bound! We are victorious -no longer victims! The enemy comes to rob Us from this gift of freedom, but he can't unless you hand it over to him. Cherish what's been given to you. Honor the Giver by maintaining His Victory in your lives!! Each day is filled with cares, but we are overcomers because He has overcome! Enforce His Victory - because YOU Can!"

Can I just say this? As Christian men and women when we came to Christ not only did we receive the gift of Salvation, gained back our identity, given authority and purpose! BUT also the ability to maintain and enforce Christ’s Victory!!

An Unusual Divine Appointment

What is a “divine appointment”? It is a ‘meeting’ which was inspired and God led. Divine appointments are supernaturally orchestrated by God with purpose and are NOT coincidental.

Our finite mind narrows our perception of these ‘meetings’ as an opportunity to hand a tract, evangelize and pray for others. Therefore, we pray for these encounters; pack our tracts and with bibles in our hands we venture out.

Being Put in Your Place!!

I wanted to share this article that a friend sent me today. For those who have been pursuing a life of holiness and righteousness, many have been ridiculed, shunned and even removed from a certain leadership role or particpation of conference or other church "events".


This may have caused you confusion as they have removed you out of jealousy or envy. But do not fret. Despite their motives, know that you have been set apart for a purpose in these coming days. You see sometimes we get comfortable in an area of ministry that was meant to be a stepping stone along our journey to our destiny. The Lord will push you towards the position He has purposed you for. It will require you to open your eyes and see where He is leading you and follow. In this hour do not let the hurt stand in your way of God repositioning you!!


Be encouraged in this article as I was!