We stand at the threshold of a new year, a year that I believe will be momentous.
There will be trials, and victories, and the Lord has given me three words I would like to share and encourage you with:
1) God, our King of the universe, is much bigger than any problem, any situation, any thing.
It's time for you to expand exponentially every paradigm, expectation, and consideration that you have about Him. He is the Uncreated Majestic Master of the Universe, He is Unsurpassed Brilliance, and He is more than worthy of being first and foremost in our thoughts, words, and actions-all, not just part, but all, of our love and adoration.
His ear is inclined towards us, His beloved, and He will move at the sound of our voices.
To whom, then, will you compare God?
What image will you compare him to?
Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
Has it not been told you from the beginning?
Have you not understood since the earth was founded?
He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth,
and its people are like grasshoppers.
He stretches out the heavens like a canopy,
and spreads them out like a tent to live in.
He brings princes to naught
and reduces the rulers of this world to nothing.
“To whom will you compare me?
Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One.
Lift your eyes and look to the heavens:
Who created all these?
He who brings out the starry host one by one,
and calls them each by name.
Because of his great power and mighty strength,
not one of them is missing.
Isaiah 40:18, 21-23, 25, 26
2) It's time to reconsider who and what you have been giving your energy and attention to.
Be still before Him, let the Spirit search your inward most parts, examine your heart, be really honest since there is nothing hidden from Him anyways, and if needed "rip up the floors of your tent", unearth secret and hidden idols, things devoted to illicit and worthless energies, and destroy them. Throw them into the "all consuming fire" that is our Lord's nature; He is Jealous jealousy, and His love for us is boundless and unquenchable, it time to serve the only One who is worthy, Him and Him alone.
“Now fear the Lord and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord
Joshua 24:14
3) It's time to focus our all on our Bridegroom, giving Him our utmost, He desires that we run with Him. Remember that we were made for Him, for intimate relationship, both in this life and the life to come. Is there anything more worthy or more deserving than Jesus? There is nothing that will endure that you can waste your God-given time and energy on, only our worship of Jesus will endure.
That corner office, penthouse apartment, wealth amassed, titles, or offices, exotic car collections, will all rust, decay, or burn, as Solomon said, all of it is like "chasing the wind". Your high praises, your utmost for His highest, your worship is stored up in the heavenly treasuries; they are as incense to the Lord.
My lover spoke and said to me,
“Arise, my darling,
my beautiful one, and come with me.
Song of Solomon 2:10
If you are tired, weary, and weak today, beloved, there are times of refreshing waiting for you. Old ways are passing away, God has new instructions for you, just as Jesus instructed his weary disciples to cast their net on the other side of their boat.
Turn off the the noise of usual activity and listen to His voice, and then run with Him in obedience.
He is renewing all things, even now times of refreshing are coming, so lean in and cast your life on His.
There will be trials, and victories, and the Lord has given me three words I would like to share and encourage you with:
1) God, our King of the universe, is much bigger than any problem, any situation, any thing.
It's time for you to expand exponentially every paradigm, expectation, and consideration that you have about Him. He is the Uncreated Majestic Master of the Universe, He is Unsurpassed Brilliance, and He is more than worthy of being first and foremost in our thoughts, words, and actions-all, not just part, but all, of our love and adoration.
His ear is inclined towards us, His beloved, and He will move at the sound of our voices.
To whom, then, will you compare God?
What image will you compare him to?
Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
Has it not been told you from the beginning?
Have you not understood since the earth was founded?
He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth,
and its people are like grasshoppers.
He stretches out the heavens like a canopy,
and spreads them out like a tent to live in.
He brings princes to naught
and reduces the rulers of this world to nothing.
“To whom will you compare me?
Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One.
Lift your eyes and look to the heavens:
Who created all these?
He who brings out the starry host one by one,
and calls them each by name.
Because of his great power and mighty strength,
not one of them is missing.
Isaiah 40:18, 21-23, 25, 26
2) It's time to reconsider who and what you have been giving your energy and attention to.
Be still before Him, let the Spirit search your inward most parts, examine your heart, be really honest since there is nothing hidden from Him anyways, and if needed "rip up the floors of your tent", unearth secret and hidden idols, things devoted to illicit and worthless energies, and destroy them. Throw them into the "all consuming fire" that is our Lord's nature; He is Jealous jealousy, and His love for us is boundless and unquenchable, it time to serve the only One who is worthy, Him and Him alone.
“Now fear the Lord and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord
Joshua 24:14
3) It's time to focus our all on our Bridegroom, giving Him our utmost, He desires that we run with Him. Remember that we were made for Him, for intimate relationship, both in this life and the life to come. Is there anything more worthy or more deserving than Jesus? There is nothing that will endure that you can waste your God-given time and energy on, only our worship of Jesus will endure.
That corner office, penthouse apartment, wealth amassed, titles, or offices, exotic car collections, will all rust, decay, or burn, as Solomon said, all of it is like "chasing the wind". Your high praises, your utmost for His highest, your worship is stored up in the heavenly treasuries; they are as incense to the Lord.
My lover spoke and said to me,
“Arise, my darling,
my beautiful one, and come with me.
Song of Solomon 2:10
If you are tired, weary, and weak today, beloved, there are times of refreshing waiting for you. Old ways are passing away, God has new instructions for you, just as Jesus instructed his weary disciples to cast their net on the other side of their boat.
Turn off the the noise of usual activity and listen to His voice, and then run with Him in obedience.
He is renewing all things, even now times of refreshing are coming, so lean in and cast your life on His.
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