I know, as you do also, that we cannot rush God. No, indeed, His timetable is the right one and that's the one we will abide with, or risk going against His will and missing a rich blessing.
Yet, knowing this for quite some time, this past weekend I still had to say to Him, "Lord, if You could just give me a glimpse . . . . just a slight hint . . . . just a tiny inkling . . . . of the next shift in my life".
The neon sign didn't appear on the wall. The answer didn't come knocking at the door. I didn't hear a thunderous voice of revelation. In fact, not even a still, small whisper.
The Father told me almost six months ago to be still and wait. I did very well at the waiting, but being still was a bit more difficult. I had come out of a very busy season and stepped into another as equally busy season. Now, I'm learning to be still and loving it! Yet the waiting part of His instruction is now becoming more difficult. As the calendar and weather show the signs of spring have arrived (OK, maybe not feeling that weather today), I'm getting the stronger desire to know of the upcoming shift! I know He is preparing me during this "be still and wait" time. He instructed me at that same time months ago to thoroughly read and study His Word and spend time with Him in prayer. I'm being trained.
Yet, with my soul's thoughts, feelings and emotions, I will occasionally still ask for a slight glimmer of what is to be . . . . . rather than praise Him in the now. And as the Father has reminded me numerous times -- exercise my faith. He will follow through with His promises. He always has and always will. Praise the Lord for all the great things He has done!
Whatever you may be experiencing, join me in strapping on the shield of faith tighter and keeping that shield well taken care of and ready for use on a daily basis. Even with a strong shield of faith, satan will try to throw those fiery darts your way. Prayer and the Word strengthen our faith shields. I revisited another builder of faith this week. When satan attacks, get angry at him for his intentions of destruction in your life. He is your enemy! Remind him he has been defeated by the blood of the Lamb! If only I had recalled that defeat of the enemy several hours earlier . . . . . it would have saved me a half day of dodging those fiery darts . . . .
Ephesians 6:16 “In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.”
Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is being sure that we will get what we hope for. It is being sure of what we cannot see.”
2 Corinthians 5:7 “Our life is lived by faith. We do not live by what we see in front of us.”
Prayerfully, your sister in Him,
Robin
I am praying to be able to walk out what you just wrote. Thanks, Sister, for that wisdom.
ReplyDeleteAnne,
ReplyDeleteYou are doing it! All who desire, we will walk this road. Sometimes we may fall by the wayside or take an incorrect path, but we will be steadfast and march onward.
Blessings to you,
Robin