I Have Seen
I have seen the hand of God gently grab mine when I have felt utterly alone. In the midst of the most devastating valleys, His presence was sure.
I have seen the hand of God gently grab mine when I have felt utterly alone. In the midst of the most devastating valleys, His presence was sure.
Enlarge the site of your tent [to make room for more children]; Stretch out the curtains of your dwellings, do not spare them; Lengthen your tent ropes And make your pegs (stakes) firm [in the ground]. Isaiah 54:2 (Amplified)
There’s no coincidence to the way His Kingdom puzzle works. He has in His heart a kingdom calendar and timing whereby all of His people and the gifts He has fashioned in them will now be perfectly placed.
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” Proverbs 22:9
You will find a strong foe of fear as soon as you decide to step into your God-given purpose.
At the edge of the Red Sea will come to a strong voice yelling, “Turn around! Go back!”
So often you’ll find a skipping over such truths simply because one has not yet understood or experienced it, but do not for one second let someone convince you that the Holy Spirit is not still doing this beautiful and powerful work today in His people.
What is it that we dumb down the God in us? That we understand we have the power of God residing in us yet keep all our requests shallow and manageable?
Shall I bring to the point of birth and not cause to bring forth?” says the Lord; “shall I, who cause to bring forth, shut the womb?” says your God. (Isaiah 66:9)
I’ve noticed that some believers are still moved very little by pain. It pains them a little when others hurt. It pains them little to see a world despondent. It pains them little to watch suffering souls struggle alone.
For those waking today with heavy hearts because you’re in a season of grief, it’s ok to not want to celebrate like the rest of the world. Jesus knows full well that you are grateful, but your heart is broken.