Prophetic Mysteries: Promises of God through the ages
So…What’s up with all the “boundary lines” mentioned in the Bible anyways?
The Bible Hub defines a boundary line as a limit put into place by God to ensure well-being.
Then God said, “Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear”; and it was so.
Genesis 1:9 NKJV
Limits have been set throughout scripture beginning in Genesis. Everything has a limit.
There are spiritual boundaries and natural boundaries.
Through Jesus, God placed the boundary lines within our heart so that we would no longer have to rely on natural law. These types of boundaries are spiritual. They are within us. As we journey through life and draw closer to God, we begin to understand more about these inner boundaries that we possess. We will also learn how we can operate as a transformed individual, being spirit-led. These boundaries are conditional, dependent on our free will and a heart aligned with God’s word. When we allow ourselves to be enticed by the mind’s eye and push beyond these limits, the boundary is breached. While consequences follow, the impact may take time to unfold, revealing shifts in our lives, paths, or seasons. Yet, we need not fear—God always provides a way back. His word assures us that we will return to Him because He is our God. Though the journey back may be challenging, it is in this process that growth takes place. We mature, learning to recognize and heed the inner voice of God—the spiritual boundary within us.
You shall not remove your neighbor’s landmark, which the men of old have set, in your inheritance which you will inherit in the land that the Lord your God is giving you to possess.
Deuteronomy 19:14 NKJV
Some boundary lines are natural and are set in place by God to protect us. These include natural laws. Some are based upon culture, religion, politics and more. God established guidelines for His people, and they were not to be moved but passed down from generation to generation so that His people would continue to be faithful and remain in God’s provision.
You have set all the borders of the earth;
You have made summer and winter
Psalm 74:17 NKJV.
There is order to all that God does. As we look at creation, we see a blueprint designed to maintain and cultivate order for our best interest.
Prophetic mysteries are spiritual but can manifest in the natural realm when a boundary is breached. In Deuteronomy 19:14 (NKJV), the Prophet Moses warns against removing the boundaries that have been established over time. Unfortunately, history reveals that as time passes, cultures, people, and politics change. Individuals begin to act on their own motives, forgetting who God is and disregarding the parameters set in place to ensure the preservation of His people.
“For I am the Lord, I do not change;
Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.
Malachi 3:6 NKJV
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Hebrews 13:18 NKJV
We are called by God to be obedient and abide by His word and promises for our lives. God has never changed. Everything is in His timing and is perfect. He established a perfect life for us, yet we failed to see it. Lost in the noise of the world, we allowed our minds and egos to lead us into spiritual blindness. This struggle traces back to Eve in Genesis when she crossed the boundary, trusting the thoughts in her mind that enticed her to desire the apple. Scripture reveals that after this act, God, in His love and care, covered their nakedness and placed them outside the east gate of the garden. Though consequences followed, His actions demonstrated compassion. Creation continued, and through the lineage of Seth, Jesus the Savior came in human form—opening the door for our return to Him and setting us free.
He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
Psalm 91:4 NKJV
We have all been in situations where we have made decisions that have created a breach within the boundary lines that God has created for us. God is merciful and gracious and has provided atonement for our wrong doings. When we ask the Lord with a pure heart for forgiveness, He puts us back within the threshold of the Lord. The Bible says He will cover us with His feathers. He will keep us within the dividing lines of those who choose to walk with Him surrendering all to Him and those who bring offense by choose to stay behind the veil. We are called to step past the veil living eternally with God in and through us.
For this commandment which I command you today is not too mysterious for you, nor is it far off.
Deuteronomy 30:11 NKJV
But the word is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, that you may do it.
Deuteronomy 30:14 NKJV
nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you.”
Luke 17:21 NKJV
The Old Testament is a prophetic revelation to the New Testament. Another revelation that we can see is that God truly never changes, and He loves us so much that He continues to provide a way back to him. We can see this written in the red-letter words of Jesus Christ. Jesus says that heaven is here and now. It is within the one who chooses to trust that the boundary lines are placed within the one whose heart belongs to God. Peace is found through obedience to the call.
Can you hear the call of God?
Is it time to return to the property?
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
John 14:6 NKJV
Preparing to Receive
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 NKJV
We may claim to have prayed or even attempted it, but can we truly say that our actions aligned with the very prayers we offered? True prayer is not just spoken—it is lived.
Many of us pray when we want something to go our way or when we think we need something—though, in reality, we may not. This happens because we often confuse our wants with our needs.
We pray to our spiritual God, yet we usually seek a physical outcome—something that will make us feel better or satisfy our worldly desires. Most of the time, our prayers focus on things that benefit the flesh rather than the spirit. We look for the temporary fix rather than an eternal result.
This is much like Eve eating the apple—her mind got in the way. How often does our own mind do the same?
When we pray, do we pray for our hearts desire or our minds desire?
There are times in life when we find ourselves in predicaments and turn to prayer for a way out. But what if these dilemmas aren’t meant for us to simply escape quickly? What if, instead, they are opportunities for growth—where wisdom, discernment, maturity, and a deeper understanding of God take root?
Prayer is a powerful force that resonates in the spiritual realm. The Bible teaches that every word we speak carries weight, bringing either blessing or curse into our lives. God, who knows the depths of our hearts, hears our prayers—whether they are spoken aloud or whispered silently within.
I must ask—what are we really praying? What does the bigger picture even look like? What about eternity—can you see it? And this moment, right now—how does living in it shape the prayers that echo forever? Are we even using prayer the way it was meant to be used?
The more we immerse ourselves in God’s Word and pray without ceasing, the stronger our faith becomes. As our faith grows within us, doors begin to open, clarity emerges, and we gain a deeper understanding of our life’s purpose and plan. When we truly trust God and His program, our destiny unfolds before us.
We are Part of the Recovery!
He is able. The real question is… Are you ready? Is the timing right? Is the season ripe?
Was Abram (Abraham) fully prepared when God called him? Not entirely. No one is ever 100% ready until they take action. It’s natural to feel uncertain, especially when there’s no clear plan or destination that the mind can grasp. But as we step out in faith, God provides.
Did Abram and Sarai make mistakes? Absolutely. Fear got the best of them at times. But was God merciful? Yes, He was! Why? Because He has a plan to restore us back to Him. Despite their shortcomings, Abraham became the father of nations, and through him, God blessed all families—including us!
Take some time today to read Genesis 12 and reflect on how our lives aren’t so different from the choices Abram and Sarai faced. Step back and look at the bigger picture. Ask your mind to quiet down and let your spirit listen.
As you pray and meditate on God’s Word, allow His Spirit to speak to you. Can you see how He has a recovery plan for your life?
Finding hope in the Interruption
For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now.
Romans 8:22 NKJV
Are you suffering? Let’s be honest—everyone faces suffering at some point in life.
Until we understand the meaning of salvation, we not only suffer but remain lost. God sent a Redeemer to restore us and make us whole in Him. Just as the Israelites were lost in the world, chasing their own selfish desires to find fulfillment, we too have fallen into the same pattern (Isaiah 1:1-3 NKJV).
The difference between those who found the Savior and the ones who were spiritually sick is humanity now can receive grace and mercy as a free gift in return for a life lived in and through the Lord of Hosts.
The Israelites were not only God’s chosen people, but they were also given everything they needed. Yet, they still denied God. They failed to understand that the world—along with everything and everyone in it—was only temporary. Instead, they focused on what their physical eyes could see. Does this sound familiar?
Today, the Lord has chosen to bring His Beloved Son to us in physical form. This allows us not only to read about the Son of the Living God but also to connect with His life and challenges. Through this, we are given the opportunity to make a clear choice about how we wish to live the rest of our lives.
Creation groaning refers to the natural world.
The natural world, while beautiful, cannot fully satisfy or sustain us in the way that a relationship with God can. Jesus is the Gateway, the Door and the binding agreement through which we can reconnect with God. By choosing this path, we find unity with the Father. Jesus, referred to as “the Bread of Life,” provides the spiritual nourishment and fulfillment our souls have been yearning for, enabling us to undergo an inner transformation.
And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done. Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because in it He rested from all His work which God had created and made.
Genesis 2; 2-3 NKJV
On the seventh day God rested and it was all good. Making a salvation decision to be rescued from the sin of the world is one that puts us back into the seventh day of creation. Everything was perfect. God rested which entails that all was in perfect balance and harmony. Through Christ, we too can have that perfect peace.
For us today, when we choose Christ, we begin the transformation process of being redeemed, justified, sanctified and restored. The Bible states that we are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, sons and daughters of the most High in possession of the King of Kings; the Lord of Lords. There in no one higher than God. He is the ruler over every authority, and He has given us the gift to reign in the world while we are passing through. In Him through Him and in the unity with Jesus Christ we have been given power by the Holy Spirit within us to live according to the will of God for our life. Who have you chosen to rule over and with you in this life?
Sin came into the world long before we arrived and has played a central part in man’s mind. The battlefield is and always has been in the mind. Revisit the story of Adam and Eve in Genesis. It was Eve’s ‘mind’s eye,’ that drew her to the apple, captivated by how appealing it seemed. Before that, they lived fully guided by the Spirit, unaware even of their nakedness. That awareness only came after they chose to open their minds to knowing all things. Like Adam and Eve, we were created to live in close communion with God.
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
John 3: 16 NKJV
Because God so loved the world, He had a plan for creation and today we have the opportunity to take the Almighty Father up on His offer by accepting Jesus Christ as the doorway to becoming whole in God. This process is the transfiguration that we are groaning for. The seventh day was a day of completion and is still a day that we can come into. With God no one is left behind (Luke 15: 4-7 NKJV).
Perfect transformation is waiting for you. Are you ready to receive this free gift?
Learning to Live from the Inside Out
What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit.
John 3:6 TLV
“If I asked you whether you live based on what you see with your physical eyes or from a deeper sense of who you are within, how would you answer?
How do you typically respond to the circumstances you face in life?
Now, imagine this: What if I told you that you can live your best life by embracing a transformation that comes from choosing to work together with God through the pathway offered by Jesus Christ?
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
John 14:6 NKJV
A life filled with deeper meaning, and purpose goes beyond what can be seen with the mind’s eye. Life is a journey filled with many processes. Every day we are faced with choices and decisions. As we grow closer in relationship with God, we can experience a profound inner change or awakening that alters our current view of life. We undergo a significant transfiguration of old patterns and behaviors upon choosing the Way. Beliefs make an exit as we arise to serve a Higher purpose. This new purpose starts with a choice that stands within the heart of man.
“For I am the Lord, I do not change;
Malachi 3:6 NKJV
And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being.
Genesis 2:7 NKJV
Man was brought to life through God’s breath; therefore, we carry the essence of God in us. Thus says the scripture:
for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.
Phillipians 2:13 NKJV
Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”
Deuteronomy 31:6 NKJV
And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God. As God has said:
“I will dwell in them
And walk among them.
I will be their God,
And they shall be My people.”
2 Corinthians 6:16 NKJV
When we consciously decide to awaken, transformation begins. The choice is made clear with deciding to choose God above all. This choice requires active participation.
A man’s heart plans his way,
But the Lord directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:9 NKJV
Embarking on this new season in life reflects what someone truly desires within. Growth is a process that leads to surrender and freedom begins through a life surrendered.
Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
John 8: 31-32 NKJV
Freedom opens the spiritual eyes and allows the revelation of who we truly are to become apparent. Only then will we know the truth and be set free!
Confessing Jesus as Lord through an act of free will begins the journey of surrender. By surrendering, we open ourselves to being led by the Spirit. Our life’s pilgrimage then becomes a continuous process of what living out the choice of salvation means within the believer.
Being born of the Spirit involves learning to live from the inside out.
May God bless you as the journey begins!
“Do not remember the former things,
Nor consider the things of old.
Behold, I will do a new thing,
Now it shall spring forth;
Shall you not know it?
I will even make a road in the wilderness
And rivers in the desert.
Isaiah 43:18-19 NKJV
A Gradual But Profound Transformation
Jesus came to restore our connection to our true nature—the nature God intended for us. Over time, many of us have become lost in the distractions of a materialistic world.
To find true peace, we must realign ourselves with God’s presence within us. He is the Giver of life, and through Him, we find our purpose and transformation.
This transformation begins when we choose to accept Jesus and actively engage in the work that follows the cross. It is a proactive journey that unfolds through the various seasons of life. As we shift our focus to God, recognizing that we belong to Him, we begin to change. This process is similar to a butterfly’s metamorphosis—a gradual but profound transformation.
The result is a life that reflects the beauty and purpose God designed for us.
“that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
II Timothy 3:17 NKJV
- May God Bless You
Resting in the Spirit; A Personal Experience
Be still, and know that I am God Psalm 46:10 NKJV
On September 15, 2024, I experienced a profound transformation in my life, triggered by a Sunday church sermon
I vividly remember the topic: Mary and Martha. The pastor was speaking on being present in the moment, which reminded me of a prophetic word I had received years ago from another pastor I worked for. He advised me to be more like Mary rather than Martha. So, you can imagine my thoughts when this topic resurfaced.
Let me back up a moment and share that I had not only been physically exhausted but also mentally drained. It felt as if I had nothing left to give and my mind was ready to shut down. My eyes felt heavy, not from sleep but from sheer fatigue. I realized I had allowed my thoughts to overwhelm me, keeping me on a relentless hamster wheel. I had run myself ragged. My life had become a series of demands, and I was trying to sustain myself independently. What I didn’t understand was that self-sufficiency is an illusion. God created us to rely on Him. Little did I know that on that day, I was nearing the end of my own strength, but what happened at the end of service would change everything.
“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. John 15:5 NKJV
Gods breathe created the world we live in. When a baby comes out of the womb it is the first breathe––the breath of God––that brings the child into life. This divine breath enables us to function. Self-sufficiency is an illusion. I wonder how long I had been operating independently from God.
At the end of service, the Lord placed a burden upon me to speak with the pastor about the impactful sermon. As I approached the pulpit, my usual grin and bear it self-began to crack. I intended to express my gratitude and my need to reevaluate my life, but instead I found myself sobbing uncontrollably. I did not even know why. I told the pastor that I appreciated the message and that I was crying from complete exhaustion. She kindly replied, “You just need a refreshing; go over and receive prayer.” I thanked her and made my way to a couple who were ministering to others. As I waited for my turn, the tears kept flowing. I could not control them. These were not ordinary tears; they were tears of lament. They were flooding my face. I must have gone through several tissues as each one was disintegrating from the wetness, not to mention I felt a bit uncomfortable.
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.
James 1:17 NKJV
The husband-and-wife ministers greeted me cheerfully. They called me by name asking how they could help. All I could manage to say was “I need prayers for exhaustion. I’m so tired.” The floodgates opened further, making it hard to articulate anything else. I closed my eyes, allowing them to minister to me both physically and spiritually.
I felt my body becoming heavy, swaying back and forth as if I were about to collapse. As they continued to pray. they gently called my name and asked me to raise my hands. In that moment I was in a state of surrender, receiving prayer while trying to focus on their words. I raised my hands and suddenly, I fell back. I believe that was when I truly let go of the control, I thought I had. It all happened so quickly. Before I knew it, I was on the floor, covered up, tears streaming down my face, experiencing a peace I have never been able to achieve on my own.
To put it simply, I became completely surrendered. I was at the end of myself, and when I let go, the Spirit filled me with a bliss, I had never known. When I opened my eyes my prayer partner smiled and asked, “How do you feel?” I replied, “Like I could stay here forever.”
Eventually I got up and carried on with my day, but something within me had changed. I felt a lasting peace. Before this experience, I had been caught up in a cycle of trying to accomplish too much own. Now I was no longer trapped by the illusions of my mind. I believe the Lord was waiting on me to reach the end of myself to reveal His true nature is by filling me with His breathe, His peace.
My mind had been scattered; I struggled to complete tasks without starting new ones. I overloaded myself, setting myself up for failure. Yet, the Lord was preparing me for a life-changing experience. In trusting Him in all that I am, I began to grasp the true meaning of “Be still and know that I am God.”
I pray that my personal experience inspires and opens new doors for those in need of refreshment. May this word inspire, encourage and lift you up as you keep pushing forward.
May God Bless you!
Stay tuned for my next blog, where I will explore what it means to rest in the spirit for both the mind and the spirit. I’ll discuss saying yes to Jesus, surrendering to the workings of the Holy Spirit, and how these aspects help Christs followers align with God’s plan for our lives.
Look out for more of my journey in Resting in the Spirit Part 2.
Signification of the Death of Jesus
Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Romans 12:2TLV
One day, we too will be faced with death.
nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you.”
Luke 17:21 NKJV
The death of Jesus made a way for purification of man. Not only did His death make room for us to be made whole through the process of restoration, but the fallen nature of man needed a Redeemer to change the stasis of the world.
You will know the truth and the truth will set you free:
John 8:32 TLV
The death of Jesus brings spiritual life to the believer. Jesus died for us to be reconciled with God. His death signifies the eternal life that we can possess through purification of the forgiveness of sins. As we look at the crucifixion we can begin to look beyond the physical death while focusing on the spiritual intendment. Looking with this new lens, we begin to see what the unfolding of an individual personal relationship with God truly looks like.
Transformational power occurs when we awaken the man of who Jesus was, and is now within and through us. This occurs when we become the mind of Christ through transformation of the natural mind becoming a new expression of the Christ truth.
But first seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness , and all these things shall be added to you
Matthew 6:33 TLV
The spiritual understanding of the death of Jesus starts within. It is a process that is worked out through the seasons of life. That is why it is called a “journey.” Much of this walk takes place within the mind of man. It is the state of the mind that becomes transformed. Humanity has been in a fallen state since the beginning of time. This was not the original intentions of the Lord. When we grow in wisdom and stature through searching for the Lord in prayer, scripture and fasting, we can begin to set the mind right through the spiritual understanding of the Word of God. When recognition of this understanding begins to form within man, demonstration will come next.
After this, I will pour out my Spirit on all humanity. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions;
Joel 2:28 CJB
The transformational progress will lead to the demonstration of God’s ideas through us. This is the great “I Am” within man awakening from the slumber of the world of sleep. Our regeneration from the Cross becomes an inward journey of man. This is what is called “Stepping through the door of Salvation.” The process involves stripping the self of what the world has shown us to be true and going within to become the manifestation of God within.
“Wake up, O sleeper!
Rise from the dead,
and Messiah will shine on you.”
Ephesians 5:13TLV
“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.
Isaiah 60:1 TLV
Being made in the image of God, therefore the light of God shines within our hearts. We see the glory of the Father through Jesus Christ the Savior of the world. It is in Him all things were made. It is time to awake––We are the light of God!
For just as the body is one and has many parts, and all the parts of the body—though many—are one body, so also is Messiah.
1Corinthians 12:12 TLV
In the image of the Father, we take on fractals of who He is. When we awake and move through the door of Salvation we can begin to demonstrate the ways of God. The transformational power begins when we lose the will of the outward man and obtain the will of God. May His will be done!
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all.
2 Thessalonians 3:16 NKJV
Called to Intimacy
Now without faith it is impossible to please God. For the one who comes to God must believe that He exists and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.
Hebrews 11:6 TLV
The joy of the Lord reflects through the intimacy we acquire in knowing Him. Without believing in the Maker of heaven and earth, we cannot obtain the relationship that God has always intended us to have. Faith is the substance that connects us to the Father.
God’s original plan was for fellowship. We see this in the following scripture.
And they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God amongst the trees of the garden.
Genesis 3:8 KJV
We see from the above scripture that after creation, God had directives for man (us–humankind) to abide by. He says for us to be fruitful and multiply, replenish the land, subdue and have dominion over the earth. In this we can see that God created us to watch over the earth. What a gift that He has given us! What have we done with this gift? He gave us authority over creation. He wants us to be the farmers, the ones who tend the earth. How has this been forgotten? At what point in time did we stop relying on God and start relying on ourselves? Have we forgotten our own history?
Enoch was seventh in the line from Adam and the Bible states that he walked with God and “was no more.” We see this in Genesis 5:24. When we look at this scripture our minds cannot fathom the meaning of “was no more.” However, because of his faith, God once again found favor and fellowship in this man. Enoch is an example that by faith we too can have this same fellowship with the Lord. All of this is dependent upon our will. The question becomes, “How far are we willing to go to surrender ourselves fully to the Lord?”, and in the surrender, “Are we willing to ignore by what the world thinks to fulfill the purpose of God”? It is in the yielding that we completely learn to trust God to guide us.
Without the Lord we cannot thrive. We see this in John 15:5.
I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
John 15:5 KJV
Alignment occurs when we live according to the Lord’s design for us. Only then can the purposes of the Lord come upon our vessels to function. To do this we must learn to abide in Him. Remaining in the Lord reveals God’s true nature. Our eyes have become veiled due to the fall of mankind. The way to get back to the Lord is through learning the intimacy of the Lord. This can only occur through the burden to want to know Him through reading His word and communing with Him. Without this intimacy, we will never know God or His ways to the full measure. It is through our faith that an activation occurs, along with signs that will follow. John 15:5 tells us that a life led through Jesus we will give us so much more. Our intimacy with God comes through the expression of fellowship. Why is it that we often only see this on Sunday at church service? Our intimacy is not based on an event or transaction but a continual in and out pouring of the anointing that God has over our lives. This can only come into fruition when we choose to make Him a part of our everyday lives.
But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
1 Corinthians 2:9 KJV
Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.
Isaiah 43:7 KJV
The Great Commission is about the plans God has stored up in heaven for us. He has called us to be lovers of Him and to draw people to Him in union through our example. We are His army generals. We have been made for His glory! The Bible is THE manual for life as we know it. God designed us to be in union with Him. The closer we get to God, the more we learn who He is. It is through our hunger that the mysteries of God will be revealed to us, and all that we are will be transformed into His design, for His purpose. Only then will we be able to partake in the unveiling of our senses, an awakening of our spirit to finish the call of God over our life. This happened when our spirit connects with the Spirit of God. This is where the activation occurs, and we begin to transform inwardly and outwardly in His image. This takes provision, the act of looking to God and relying on Him for all our needs to be met. First, we must answer the call and then we must continually strive forward in knowing Him. When our eyes become fixed on Him, we will do the impossible, defying all natural laws and will not be able to be moved. We are supernatural spiritual beings created for His glory and in this nothing is impossible.
But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
Matthew 10:30 KJV
This scripture confirms that God has an intended plan for us and that He will never leave or forsake us. He knows everything about us. He always gives us the utmost attention. Do we give Him the same? Daniel is a great example of the faith that one should have in the Lord. We see this when we visit Daniel 2:17-20 KJV. He depended on God for everything and when God revealed answers to Daniel in a dream, it only increased his faith. He knew the direction he was to go and in return he praised the Lord. Today, that is one thing we do not do enough. If God sent His only Son to earth to die for us, our sins and our transgressions, then do we not owe our entire life to Him. Do we not owe Him all the glory, honor, and praise? Our God is the absolute King of Kings, Lord of Lords! He is sovereign above all. We see this throughout time. He will never leave or forsake us.
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. So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. Genesis 1:26-27 KJV
Being made in the image of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, shows us that we have been made to be an expression of the Lord, fashioned to His liking. This is a huge advantage that we have over the fallen world. This is a sign, a promise from the Lord that He has plans for us when we choose to admire Him. The Bible says that when we hunger for more of Him, God becomes joyous (Zephaniah 3:17 KJV). This is when the Lord reveals more for us to take on. He gives in measure and the giftings He blesses us with are to be used for His glory–to lift Him up and exalt His name on high. When we use these giftings prophetically, we can lead others back to their path, confirm their way, lift them up and encourage them and bring them into a higher level of faith. The giftings that God gives saves lives! Are you ready to receive what God has for you? Are you ready to work for the kingdom? Often, we call the prophetic, reading their news. It is essentially the same as our relationship with God. As we tether to the Lord, revelation results to push all of humanity forward.
If we believe what the word of God says––that He is all knowing, everywhere and that He laid the foundation the earth (Isaiah 48:13)–then why would we not want to know Him and do His will even more? If we believe in God and want to go to “heaven,” then why would we not investigate Him and do the work He sent us here for? His goal is to restore the earth. Our calling is to fulfill the assignment. Have our eyes become so veiled that we have begun wasting time running to and fro like a mouse on a wheel? I would say that mankind has lost sight of the Lord. Restoration starts at intimacy through love and fellowship as sons and daughters. Our purpose, paths and journeys can only be found through a restored relationship with God through Jesus Christ the Messiah. We are called to step from salvation into our inheritance.
The next time you’re at church and your singing something like–“Christ is my firm foundation, the rock on which I stand” or “Our cornerstone,” I challenge you to meditate on what the words are speaking. Allow the worship to resonate deep within your spirit. This is the age of awakening; eyes are being unveiled. The unseen is becoming more visible each day. We are in a time when we need God our Father more than ever. It’s time to repent, surrender to His provision according to His riches and glory!
We were created for the Lord and it’s time we return to him to fulfill the prophecy of Scripture!
May God Bless you
The Provision of the Lord Stands at the Door
Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come into him and will dine with him, and he with Me.
Revelation 3:20 TLV
Provision––the act or process of providing.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provision
My heart has been burdened sometimes for those who have chosen Jesus as the doorway to God but have become stuck at the opening. I am referring to those who have wholeheartedly believed they’ve been set free and been given a chance to leave all the baggage from seconds before to get the opportunity to start again. Yes, accepting Jesus is the greatest gift ever to receive. Yes, at that moment we become a new creation. Even better yet, a transformation begins at that moment within us that carries us throughout the remainder of our lives. My heart aches for those who stand at the door waiting to receive next instructions. It is in those moments that many turn their backs on this choice they just made and walk away from the Door. I often ask myself “why?” “What happened?” There are many reasons why we are quick to turn our backs on the choice that we just committed to. For some it may be fear or unbelief in what they did. For others it may be their expectations, impatience, not knowing what to do next and so on. There are too many reasons to write. This is not only the most important decision that we make in our lives, but it is also the pivoting moment where we have given God the permission to work once again with us just as He did with Adam in the garden.
God has an intention for each of us. He has had a plan all along to restore mankind back to Him, and it started with the Seed of Promise in Genesis 3:15. The fall of humanity in the garden led to the Adamic Covenant in Genesis 3:16-19. Jesus was foretold in this scripture as One who would be wounded while destroying Satan. Today because of the blood that He bore to save us from the world, we too are part of the New Covenant. Through Jesus, the Father has chosen to restore us by forgiving us of our sins. This restoration is what brings us back to the original intention of God. This is the first step in becoming whole. This is the beginning of aligning our body, soul and spirit to the Spirit of God. When we say yes, we are giving God the okay to pour His Spirit into us. When Jesus was baptized and came out of the water, the sign of the Holy Spirit was the dove. Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit to be able to function in this world, carrying out His duties for us to carry on what He left behind. Scripture tells us He had much more to do to prepare for us. We see this is John 14:1-3, where Jesus says in His Father’s house there are many mansions, and He must go to prepare a place for us. So…where does that leave us?
It surely does not leave us at the door of salvation. The key to this answer lies in Genesis 1:26.
Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness! Let them rule over the fish of the sea, over the flying creatures of the sky, over the livestock, over the whole earth, and over every crawling creature that crawls on the land.”
Genesis 1:26 TLV
We can see since the beginning of time that we have been created to be made in the image of The Father, The Son and Holy Spirit. This activation happens when we are willing to rely on God to provide everything for us and trusting Him is the key. Our Father providing our every need is what provision is. He is the supplier of our needs, but we must choose to submit to Him in the process. I am sure that there have been different circumstances throughout life that have caused you to realize that you did NOT have control over them but in faith you prayed it would all work out. I have a million stories that I can relate provision to. Provision is not something physical. It is 100% spiritual. We have been made in the image of the Father, and the Father is not physical. Therefore, we are spiritual beings. Provision deals with surrender and forgiveness. Through salvation we can ask and receive forgiveness of what was, while surrendering it all to God.
Surrendering and asking for forgiveness are things we will do throughout our entire lives. It is because of Jesus that we receive the mercy and grace to go directly to God and repent, and it is the mercy and grace that cleanses us again. This is a spiritual transaction that occurs when we choose to come into a relationship with the Father. We can’t take steps outside of the door of salvation until we choose or hunger to know Him at a more in-depth level. It is through wanting to know the Lord that we can come into our full inheritance that Scripture talks about. Too many times we spend our lives trying to figure out our purpose or the path we should be on without even acknowledging our Maker. We think it is all of us but we fail to see that God is our provider. We must learn to yield to Him for all things. At salvation we are a new creation, but when we take steps in choosing to know God and invite Him into our daily activities, a true supernatural transformation occurs. This transformation takes place within us and may not immediately be seen on the external surfaces. It is through the love of the Father while leaning not on our own understanding but on the power and authority of God that we can be a light on our path for all. If God is love and we are created in His image, then we are also love and we too can shine. This is part of the Great Commission. None of this can occur until we choose to flip the switch and activate the power of the Holy Spirit within us. Our hunger draws us closer to the Lord and in that He reveals more of who He is to us. The more we see Him in His glory we align with Him and see our purpose clearly.
We must learn to get outside of our heads and the physical realm. We tend to become grounded in the world and miss the awe of God within it all. When we have a bad day or something happens, we pray. This is not how God intended it to be. He needs our participation just as much as we want His. He has a calling over our lives and it comes in the form of assignment after assignment. We must be willing to me moldable for God. We must see ourselves as the vessel that carries His Spirit.
One day we will return to Him. Our bodies will die but our spirit will live on for eternity. If we cannot grasp the fact that it is not us but the provision of God that moves us, then we will remain lost in a broken, hurting world. Through God, all our needs are met (Philippians 4:19). He is the great Provider. He gives us rest and provides us with peace. His Spirit provides us with the direction we need. By learning to hear Him we know which way to go. He brings people along our paths to help us. He watches over us. He says He will never leave or forsake us (Hebrews 13:5). His mercy and grace endure forever. He is what gets us up in the morning. He gave us our first breath and continues all the days of our lives. His written Word is filled with promises for us for our lives. When we choose to read the Bible and apply it to our lives, we are allowing God to nourish us, and this is provision. We are surrendering, believing in faith that God will provide for all our circumstances while clinging to these words. He gives us encouragement and lifts us up in times of need. All of this and much more is available to us when we choose to look to God for all the things we need for life. When we understand the provision of God over our lives, we can then move into not worrying about ourselves but applying what the Lord has done in our own lives to the one in front of us while giving God all the praise, honor, and glory.
He is the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords! His kingdom has no end!
May the Lord reveal to You who you are in Him. May His provision be an act of surrender in your life. In faith may you flourish for all the things that God has for you through the door of Jesus. May you continue to step forward chasing the prize of the kingdom. May you take up the power and authority vested within you from God as sons and daughters, saints, priests, and kings to be the best you can be, fulfilling all your assignments here on earth. May your vessels be cleansed through the mercy and grace of the Lord in forgiveness and may you shine like a light for the one in front of you. May your spiritual senses awake and may the activation switch ignite the Holy Spirit within your life.
May God Bless you