When God Interrupts

Have you ever been watching a program and the phone rings? Have you ever sat down to eat only to hear a knock at the door or the ring of the doorbell? Interruptions are a part of life and they come at the most inopportune time? In these situations, how do you respond? 

Do you respond with peace and grace or with anger and contention? Abraham experienced an interruption in his life. However, it was not from man, but God.

Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee. Gen 12:1 (KJV)

Abraham was a rich man enjoying life with his family. Yet, God interrupted his life and its direction because of His will for him. Are you willing to allow God and your walk with Him interrupt your life? 

Many claim to love God and say they want to please Him, but do not allow Him to be an active participant in their lives. On today, heed God calls into His presence, allow Him to move you from your place of comfort into purpose.

Prayer of the Week:

“Lord, help me to be responsive to you. Though interruptions will come, I welcome your interruptions because you have a plan for my life. Amen.”

No Weapon Shall Prosper

        Well, let’s see. Warfare is common to natural life and this holds true for our spiritual life in Christ. The Christian has to engage in battle after battle to remain strong in the faith of Jesus Christ. We quote the verse from Isaiah 54:17, which states that no weapon formed against you shall prosper.

No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord. Isaiah 54:17 (KJV)

However, many are facing circumstances and situations that seem to be prospering in their lives. Today, I want to encourage Christians everywhere to continue to stand on this exhortation of scripture. Nothing that you are facing will prosper; that is, accomplish what it set out to do.

The enemy seeks to bring us from the presence of Christ. If what you are going through has not caused you to leave the faith… it did not prosper. Do not get caught up in the battle that you lose sight of the victory that will come. Remember in Isaiah 55, the prophet states that God’s word will prosper. If you remember to focus on the word will prosper rather than on the weapon (that is designed to fail), you will find your victories more frequent and battles short lived. Be blessed knowing that no weapon shall prosper.

Prayer of the Day:

“Lord, help me to trust that victory will ultimately be mine. I thank you that this is my heritage. Amen.”

Out of the Palace, Not Promise

 

    David was in a bad situation. His own son, Absalom had orchestrated a revolt and planned to take over the kingdom. Thus, David found himself out of palace because of this.

And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not else escape from Absalom. 2 Sam 15:14 (KJV)

Are you in a situation today where you have been moved from your “palace?” Palace: your place of peace, rest, and purpose. David was out of his place because of past doings.

Have things of your past forced you out of your palace? Well there is hope. We know that David was restored to his palace because God’s promise to him still stood regardless. Moreover, his son was hung by his own head.

Just know that whatever (past, guilt, shame, lies of the enemy, hurts) has forced you out of your “palace” will hang itself. Understand that the promises of God are upon you. If David was restored, so shall you also. Remember, you may be out of the palace, but never out of promise.

Prayer of the Week:

“Lord, I simply say thank you for your faithfulness. Because you are faithful to me, I will endeavor to be faithful to you. Amen.”