There’s something so supernaturally exciting and fulfilling about pushing through fear to find faith and release at the other side. It’s one of the most wonderful experiences we can have. God knows that. I really believe He rejoices whenever we have this kind of adventure in Him.
The other day, the incredibly challenging and comforting Holy Spirit told me we’re about to see and experience the supernatural in new, fresh ways. I sat there as He gave me some time to ponder what He meant. He told me I would need to be open to His leading in the days ahead. I got pretty excited. ☺
“But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.”
Revelation 21:8
Mainly due to health issues, I’ve lived many years in fear. They’ve been oppressive, tormenting, intimidating, handcuffing, suffocating years. Fear is no way to live. It chokes the life out of us and makes us miserable. The devil’s plan is to use fear to steal, kill and destroy us. But, God turned the whole situation around for me and used those same years to force me to be close to Him.
Some time later, God tested Abraham’s faith. “Abraham!” God called.
1 “Yes,” he replied. “Here I am.”
2 “Take your son, your only son—yes, Isaac, whom you love so much—and go to the land of Moriah. Go and sacrifice him as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.”
3 The next morning Abraham got up early. He saddled his donkey and took two of his servants with him, along with his son, Isaac.
Genesis 22:1-3b
I love how there seems to be no hesitation on Abraham’s part and heart to obey God in this amazing matter. This is the blessing. To simply obey God. Abraham was about to experience a supernatural blessing he could not have envisioned. The same is ahead for us if we’ll obey God in the coming days.
And they overcame him (the devil and his fear) by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
Revelation 12:11
What in this life do I love more than Jesus? My kids, my wife, my home, my money, my health? What would I give up to have more/all of Him, to have all of the Kingdom? What would I give away to be totally set free from earthly fears? What would I part with to have total faith in my God?
The Kingdom of God is coming! And, it’s coming much faster than any of us know. Did you get that?
The Kingdom of God is coming! And, it’s coming much faster than any of us know.
God is shaking everything that can be shaken – including us, our own hearts, desires, wills, expectations, anything we’ve been depending on other than Him, etc. This isn’t a drill. This is the real thing. Anything in us that can be shaken needs to be let go of or, through fear, Satan will use it against us to separate us from God, from our Heavenly Father. Let “it” all go in the Name of Jesus. Do it now in your heart. Surrender everything to Jesus. Everything.
Jesus will give us the faith, grace, mercy and power to let go of everything that can be shaken in our lives if we’re willing to let Him do it in us.
Walk through Abraham’s test and see the magnificent, matchless glory of God. As He did in Abraham’s test, see God supply the lamb in your own life. Like Abraham, you will be so surprised to find out how much God loves you.
Only then will you be firmly planted on Christ the solid Rock Who can never be shaken. Only then, will you experience a new, supernatural freedom you never knew before.
So come on, child of God. Part with all fear. Hold nothing back. Nothing. Let go of everything and experience the fully liberating power of our loving Heavenly Father.
The Kingdom is coming. Can you believe it? Of course you can. ☺ Hallelujah!
Thanking and praising God in all things,
Mark
Note: While we may not agree with everything a particular church or Christian group teaches or believes, there are times when we can be blessed by something outside the realm of our current understanding of God.