Romans 8;26-30 (KJV)
Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.
For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
Good Morning all!!!
It has been awhile (what seems to feel like a long while), and I thank all who prayed for me as I battled that small bout of stomache bug. Be careful when eating chicken... LOL A Brova wasn't doing so well. HAHAHAHAHA
Anyway, I have had this within me since Saturday afternoon because I happened upon a photo that brought back a memory of where I used to be (in an emotional sense and concerning my walk with Christ), and I almost allowed for the this lesson to pass me on by. So, of course I asked our Father if he could mold it in a way; to make it presentable for my Brothers and Sisters, whom I fellowship with from time to time: here in this "social" world. It isn't too long, or too deep, but it does allow for us to get at some of those things which have occurred, or are occurring, that seem to only have 'God's much needed handprint' on them. Because that appears to be the only explination for these events to occur.
So, you find yourself (and I am utilizing this for example) on the other end of the financial spectrum. You are not completely broke, but your "net worth" could be expressed by the price tag on a really, really, outrageously, overpriced pair of designer shoes. Yes, there are a pair of shoes that cost four figures. We on the same page? Good. This is bad, to you, only because when you were financially "secure"; in the recent past: 3 years ago, you weren't anywhere near a frivolous spender. How could you be, now, looking at an account balance that shows if one rent check and car payment is made, your financial life would broadcast $0.00? I mean you didn't wake up one morning, announcing to yourself, "This is the day that I put into motion an action that will bring about the eventual, debilitating, outcome of my financial life. But, here it is anyway. How did you find yourself here? How did any of us find ourselves here; with any of the issues we are attached to? How Lord, could this be our place when we didn't sheepishly follow a path to here? How is it we find ourselves, like the red dot on a local mall's floorplan map: "You are HERE"? Yes, Lord! This our prayer!!
Now, are we ready? Are we ready to hear what the answer is? Truly ready to take this answer and apply it to this present time, set of circumstances, and present mindset? Okay, GO BACK TO THE SCRIPTURES AND READ VERSE 28!!!!!!!
Hallelujah! Thank you Lord Jesus! I told y'all this wasn't going to be long. See, verse 28 is a sort of bridge within the short statement Paul is making. The Holy Spirit is within you. Therefore Christ rests within you. Ultimately, God IS in you. Clarify that to yourself (by reading 26 and 27). Again, read 28. What does it say 'we know'? What? Yup, that's right. ALL things!!! Verses 29 and 30, the other side of this bridge, tells you exactly who you are to God because of how he Loves you. This is what "hand walked" me to a Brother, yesterday, to express the way I was feeling (concerning my emotions) and ask him to agree with me that I am who God said I am. Which surprised me, since I didn't plan on telling anyone about what I was dealing with. It was small, not "worth" talking about: let alone talking about it with a Brother that may not understand. *Gotta watch how the enemy will try and creep up into your thought process.*
Brothers and Sisters, today's encouragement, like all the others, is for you to sit, with God's word, and truly get to the understanding that you are who God said YOU ARE. I could have flung this presentation at you to make you jump and sing with heavenly emotion, but that would have caused you to miss what is the actual point of why you are present, with me. You have to KNOW this for yourself! I mean get it buried deep down within yourself; to have it at the ready when situation, such as the example I used, arise in your life: here in this world. The Word states that you are God's, and He "sees" your heart. "Sees" that you are in a place, came from a place, or about to enter a place where you are gonna need to be watched over; even when you do not know that watching over is what you need. But, He already has it set (and here is what I like) 'IN YOUR FAVOR'!!!!!! He slapped His approval on you, by labelling you, "Predestinated", "Justified", and "Glorified". Ooooooooooo!!!!!! You better get this knowledge! Grab ahold to it, and pull it to your heart!
My Brother, you are more than them Jordans. More than that Gucci belt. More than the thug image you try so hard to portray. More than the Benz you are breaking your neck to drive. Them females don't, oops CAN'T, handle who you are when you walk within the TOTAL LOVE of God...
My Sister, you are more than that last bag of fake hair you bought. More than those Monolos you spent your last paycheck on. More than that pair of Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses you wear to hide the pain. More than the lease payment that you just had to "entertain" to receive. These dudes cannot deal with you, when allow for the FULL LIGHT of God to shine through you...
All things work together!!!! ALL!!!
Go on! Sit with God, learn who you are to him; to receive what you have already been told you are to receive. You will find that this present position, you are in, is nothing more than another opportunity for God to get His Glory out of your life. It is the TRUTH, but do not take my word for it. As a matter of fact, I desire that you don't credit me at all. Sit with the Word of God, and count me as the liar, to prove His word TRUE. Come back with the good report of how the Word worked within your life. And, let us rejoice together at who you are in the eyesight of God. I am praising his Holy name right now, waiting on your witness. Enjoying the knowledge that you have already conquored. Go forth my Brother. Go forth my Sister. You are a child of God, and who or what can stop you?
Holla,
Yer Brova Catalyst
1 comment:
AMEN, Brova! I couldn't have said it better myself! This goes hand in hand with your post from last week about being bold. When you come into the full realization of who you are in God and who He is in you, you can be bold beyond uncertainty in ALL situations. Why, because, like you pointed out, ALL things are working together for your good. There is nothing like walking in God's love and mercy. He is so Awesome! And I know I'm awesome because that's what HE says I am! YAY!!!
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