In the world of downloads,
microwaves, Google, and a where a person can get a divorce within seventy-two
hours, we have all gotten accustom to speedy results. Yes we have all enjoy
this 21st century lifestyle, but do this same quick fix mentality a
reality in the spirit realm?
We pray for a healing and don’t
receive it right away, what do you do?
We ask God to work out a situation and it seems to be
pending, what do you do?
We want God to answer a question now but His response is
wait, what do you do?
Truth…I was use to the quick
answer responses from God. The family I
come from has no choice but to walk by faith.
So I will confess I got use to by His stripes I’m healed and bam, or I
need this and bam. Yet came a time when my mother was in the hospital. Several things were going on all at
once. Some prayers were the bams, and
then came her situation with her leg…no bam.
We were praying, praying, and praying…no bam. As a matter of fact there wasn’t even a
release with it. As the doctor called to
tell me how they will have to amputate, my thoughts were did we sin, did we do
something wrong, where’s the bam that I have gotten use to. In the middle of me crying a river moment,
you would think the Holy Spirit would say weeping may endure for a night, but
joy comes in the morning. To my surprise
the Holy Spirit said to me either you are going to believe God’s word or
not. I had to stop crying and marinate on
that when it happened. I decided to
believe God’s word. Yes, my mom had to
proceed with the amputation, but I also watched how God delivered her out of
that. She is yet independent today. She said something so valuable in the
hospital one day. She said you can touch
my body, but you can’t touch my spirit.
Talk about a praise break right there.
God is yet a healer!
Ephesians
6:12
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities,
against powers, against rulers of darkness of this world, against spiritual
wickedness in high places.
The highlighted word there is
wrestle. The word wrestle means to take
part in a fight, to struggle with a problem.
Truth…not every prayer is going
to have that bam response. Something’s
we got to wrestle with! So I encouraged
my brother or my sister to roll your sleeves up and fight the enemy. Get your helmet of salvation. Get your shield
of faith. Get your feet shod in the preparation of the gospel of peace, and don’t
forget your sword which is the word of God! Believe the word and stand! Satan’s kingdom is already defeated, so use
your authority Christ died for you to have!
I encourage those that maybe
discouraged by not seeing that bam response in their prayers to YET stand. It could be He just wants to see will you yet
believe. Selah…
Oh yes! We can get used to quick responses from the Lord and then when we're made to wait, it can cause to go into a frenzy if we aren't careful.
ReplyDeleteWe must trust in God's Word and stand on His Word. In times of waiting, we must trust that He will do just as He promised and be open to the many ways in which He answers. His answers might come in the way we hoped or expected. #bloggercaregroup
I've had times where I got a "bam" response and times where I waited a very long time but I ALWAYS receive a response.
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DeleteWhat an amazing testimony.. I've seen people fall apart over less. God is so good! stopping in from the blogger care group
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ReplyDeleteIf there has anything I have learned about the Grace of our wondrous God, is that He is with us in the most painful of moments. How He carries us, calms us, strengthens us. I may not see healing of my body here on earth, but all is well with my soul. Whenever I spend time reflecting on His truths and unfailing love through the pain, I am just so grateful for His tender care.
Thanks for this great reminder. I've been struggling with this a little lately...wondering why God isn't answering like we think He should. But, yes, I need the reminder that it is up to God to work as He desires. Thanks for sharing.
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