“I am what I am by the grace of God” (1 Corinthians 15:10)!
The Word says we are heirs of grace. Partakers of it. Built up by it. Justified by it. Made all sufficient by it in all things. Made to abound to all good works by it. Saved by it through faith.
Grace is powerful.- Kenneth Copeland
To all who love the Father and are faithful in Christ Jesus, “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” - Ephesians 1:2
A greeting…….. A blessing…….A Word……..
The Father’s Heart Weekly Inspiration
Psalm 46:10
New King James Version (NKJV)
10 Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!
Sometimes this may be the hardest thing to do and for many reasons especially when in the midst of the storm. But remember that our faith is based upon just that; faith! It takes faith to gain salvation as we must first believe then confess that Jesus is the Christ, died on the cross for our sins and rose from the dead (Romans 10:9). And without faith it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6). Faith is also the basis for receiving anything from the Father (Hebrews 11 & James 1:1-8).
God expects His children to trust in Him fully. He expects us to be still and know that He is God. We may not know His entire plan, but remember two things:
1. Isaiah 55:8-9
New King James Version (NKJV)
8 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts,
Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord.
9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
So are My ways higher than your ways,
And My thoughts than your thoughts.
It is best that His ways and thoughts are higher than ours. That means that any plans, dreams, or desires that He has for us far out weigh what we have for ourselves. If we are in a messy situation, His way out is better than ours. We just need to seek His way even if it means waiting. His time is ALWAYS better than ours.
2. Jeremiah 29:11
New King James Version (NKJV)
11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.
His desire is to give us a future that is one of hope (which according to Romans 5:5 does not disappoint), peace, and prosperity as He takes pleasure in prospering those who serve Him (Proverbs 35:27).
Faith, trust, and submission! Uh oh… there’s that word: submission! That’s one of those 4 letters words according to the world as we are taught to submit to no one. As believers we should know better. There is such freedom in submitting to will of our Father as we are not bound by religion or the law of the Old Testament having been saved by Grace- that free gift which is God’s divine power and unmerited kindness and favor (But that’s a topic for another post)!
We need to submit our will to our Father and BE STILL! Trust that He has everything in control even when it may not appear that way to our natural eyes. We live a life of faith and we know that we are not bound by supernatural laws because we serve a supernatural God. Sometimes it is not easy waiting on Him, but He’s got you! Trust Him! Trust Him! Trust Him! Put that flesh under and get to the point where you are just tired of submitting to your own will because you are seeing the same results. Remember the Word says to taste and see that the Lord is good (Psalm 34:8). When you taste something, you don’t eat the entire thing, you take a bite. So, just taste….. (Went off tangent a bit there, but that was for someone..)
Bottom line, be still. God is good and he desires to give you your hearts desire. Just be still and know that He is God! Amen
God is that perfect Love!
Whom shall I fear? I know that the Lord is the strength of my life; tell me whom shall I fear!
He’s the God of more than enough!
Deuteronomy 28:8
New King James Version (NKJV)
8 “The Lord will command the blessing on you in your storehouses and in all to which you set your hand, and He will bless you in the land which the Lord your God is giving you.
Psalm 35:27
New King James Version (NKJV)
27 Let them shout for joy and be glad,
Who favor my righteous cause;
And let them say continually,
“Let the Lord be magnified,
Who has pleasure in the prosperity of His servant.”
Proverbs 3:9-10
New King James Version (NKJV)
9 Honor the Lord with your possessions,
And with the firstfruits of all your increase;
10 So your barns will be filled with plenty,
And your vats will overflow with new wine.
Amen. I’ll take that!
So many people just complain about the problems of life instead of actively using their mouth and their will to change things. They never really give the order, they don’t enforce the order, and so nothing changes. They remain in a state of hoping, wishing, and praying. Again, Jesus wants us to realize who we are, use our authority, and “say to the mountain.” (Mark 11:23-24)- Jesse Duplantis
