"The LORD your God will delight in you if you obey his voice and keep the commands and decrees written in this Book of Instruction, and if you turn to the LORD your God with all your heart and soul." Deuteronomy 30:10 NLT
"The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; his word was on my tongue. The God of Israel spoke, the Rock of Israel said to me: 'When one rules over men in righteousness, when he rules in the fear of God, he is like the light of morning at sunrise on a cloudless morning, like the brightness after rain that brings the grass from the earth.' 2 Samuel 23:2-4 (NIV)
Then the Philistine said, “I defy Israel’s troops this day! Give me a man so we can fight each other!” When Saul and all the Israelites heard these words of the Philistine, they were upset and very afraid. 1 Samuel 17:10-11 (NET) Attune your ears to my words. Now is not the time to listen to the taunt of the enemy. His boasting will certainly come to a sure end. Look beyond what seem to be giants on the horizon and see with new eyes. Look to him who died for you. His stripes continue to bring healing. His eyes continue to give guidance to those who look to him. Learn his ways. Do not draw attention to yourself, forsake idol words, but be found moving in what I show you, else you will fall. I will open your eyes and show you what you need to see. As you face the giants I will guide you, if you learn to listen in confidence. I will provide opportunities for you to grow in my ways. Be not afraid, but walk with me. I will direct you in slaying the giants. David w...
I tell you that on the day of judgment, people will give an account for every worthless word they speak. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” Matthew 12:36-37 (NET)
And we have different gifts according to the grace given to us. If the gift is prophecy, that individual must use it in proportion to his faith. Romans 12:6 (NET) You have been given all that you need.Step into what is yours. Walk in the light as I have set the pathway for you. Exercise your measure of faith. Use it, that it may become more. Speak what I show you. Listen for my direction and you shall receive. Do not neglect the gifts within you. Pursue my love that you may prophesy. Reach the lost in their time of consolation. Encourage all those around you. Let your faith be strengthened and ever-growing. Be filled with my spirit and walk the way before you. Allow your portion to be ever-expanding. Prophesy in proportion to your faith.
Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 1 Corinthians 13:8 (NIV)
I have revealed my plans to the prophets. They speak the revelation I have given them. Pray over what they will say, for they have not come to release fear, but to show my ways of redemption and life. Continue to seek me and the direction I have for you. Walk in love as there are many who yet need to come to my salvation. Allow them to see the face of Jesus in a time of their crises. It is a period of extremes and changes, yet I prevail. I am in control, directing my plan. There is no need for you to embrace fear or panic. Cling to what you know is true. My love is everlasting. I am yet the healer and deliverer. Don’t be too busy for me. I will provide for those I know. There is a table set for those will to come. Sit with me. Allow me to permeate you each day. My Spirit will release healing peace. Spend time daily to hear what I might whisper in your ear. Learn the love I have for you.
Having gifts (faculties, talents, qualities) that differ according to the grace given us, let us use them: [He whose gift is] prophecy, [let him prophesy] according to the proportion of his faith; Romans 12:6 (AMP)
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my [brimming] cup runs over. Psalm 23:5 (AMP) We may “say” that God is our provider, but I know that the real answer comes in the time of testing. It is then, we can realize what we profess. God wishes to provide for us, but not in an inner private room. He wishes to provide publically. It maybe that the food is set in view of our enemy. We must learn to partake of God and what He offers us.
Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region. And He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read. Luke 4:14-16 (NKJV)
The LORD shows his faithful followers the way they should live. They experience his favor; their descendants inherit the land. The LORD’s loyal followers receive his guidance, and he reveals his covenantal demands to them. Psalm 25:12-14 (NET)
Fear not for you are mine. Spend time with me. There is more than your natural eyes are seeing. Focus your eyes upon me you will learn to recognize all that I am doing. I am the firm foundation for which you are searching. Build upon me. I will lead in into the pathways of righteousness. Listen for my voice and I will guide you. You will be lead into the ways I've set for you. Loosen your grip on what you are holding. I will replace it with what is eternal. Fear not what the enemy wishes to show you. You are mine. He is attempting to destroy your peace, and erode your joy. He is a liar; he loses. I am raising opportunities for my people to excel, for natural and spiritual promotion to abound. It is temporal, but I am eternal, and you are mine. My spirit is within you.
I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4, NIV
Richard, Reconsider the plans you have been ruminating for the past few weeks. They are not in alignment with what God wishes for you or those around you. Stick it out. Rely upon God. Cindy, Father has not forgotten you. He does not punish those who come to him. The plans He has for you remain. He will take you through the needed training.
So Moses went out of the city from Pharaoh and stretched out his hands to the LORD, and the thunder and the hail ceased, and the rain no longer poured upon the earth. But when Pharaoh saw that the rain and the hail and the thunder had ceased, he sinned yet again and hardened his heart, he and his servants. Exodus 9:33-34 (ESV)
I tell you that on the day of judgment, people will give an account for every worthless word they speak. For by your words you will be justified and by your words you will be condemned." Matthew 12:36-37 (NET)
Then Deborah said to Barak, "Go! This is the day the LORD has given Sisera into your hands. Has not the LORD gone ahead of you?" So Barak went down Mount Tabor, followed by ten thousand men. Judges 4:14 (NIV) Do not be still when I am moving; Be ready. I will give you the victory. I have gone ahead of you. Follow me and I will show you things you have yet to see. My power and authority will flow through you. Reach forth with your heart, that my love can be shown to the world. You will bring healing, most often when not expected. I am all you need, so rely upon me and my ways. I am on the move and will provide the victory.
But if you rebel against the LORD’s commands and refuse to listen to him, then his hand will be as heavy upon you as it was upon your ancestors. “Now stand here and see the great thing the LORD is about to do. You know that it does not rain at this time of the year during the wheat harvest. I will ask the LORD to send thunder and rain today. Then you will realize how wicked you have been in asking the LORD for a king!” So Samuel called to the LORD, and the LORD sent thunder and rain that day. And all the people were terrified of the LORD and of Samuel. 1 Samuel 12:15-18 (NLT)