Yesterday, the most amazing thing happened. Several of us women were praying for a lady who was going through a difficult time. Then one of the women pulled a ring off her finger, that she had recently purchased, and handed it to the lady who was receiving prayer. At first, the lady didn’t want to accept it, but the woman told her the Holy Spirit prompted her to give the ring, and that receiving from others helps us to receive from God.
Tears ran down the lady’s face as she placed the ring on her finger and gazed at the beauty of a single, white flower emerging from an intricate background of silver leaves and grass. She loved flowers and loved the ring’s design. This precious gift helped her to understand how precious she is to Yahweh and that God is with her as she goes through tough times. It also helped her to have a tangible reminder that every time darkness tries to set in, she can look at the ring and remember the precious gift of God’s Son, Jesus Christ, and that HE loves her and is with her.
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The practicing of the presentation didn’t go well. Words that should have flowed like a gentle river, stumbled out of my mouth and tripped over themselves. The introduction sounded too bland, and the ending needed impact. No matter how many times I rewrote and practiced the script, it wasn’t coming out right.
The next morning I went over the materials again. Something just wasn’t right. Maybe I needed to practice in the auditorium where the talk would be given. So I called the person in charge of stage management to see if I there was time to rehearse on stage that afternoon. All the slots were taken with dancers and musicians coordinating their efforts for the opening celebration of the Karitos Christian Arts Conference. But the person I talked with gave me the most encouraging words. She told me to just walk into the anointing.
That evening, as I waited behind the curtains, with a microphone in hand, the Holy Spirit gave me a new idea of how to start and end my talk on prophetic art. Seconds later, I stepped onto the stage, opened my mouth and began to speak. Immediately, there was a connection between what I said and the audience. Joy abounded as I realized what was happening was a team effort – God the Father and me, working together to relay the message HE wanted HIS artists to hear.
Now I understand the power of stepping into the anointing. We aren’t meant to do what Jesus tells us to do all by ourselves. HE wants us to implement HIS will with us, empowering us, accompanying us, and leading the way. And HE is doing this with JOY!
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During the past three month there were many local happening in the art and literary world, plus opportunities to learn, help and grow. All of these were exciting to be part of, but exhaustion reared its head. There was one more call to make before I could take the evening off.
When the person on the other end of the phone asked about the mid-week class on “Signs, Miracles and Wonders,” joy bubbled up from within. I began to relay what I had learned, and found myself speaking in the most calm, relaxing voice about the hidden treasures revealed in Scripture -- things the instructor pointed out to us that were simply amazing!
As I talked, peace descended upon me. I could feel my body slipping into a restful state. Every word that came out of my mouth carried complete calmness. It was like the Holy Spirit took over. I was so grateful because I was too tired to carry on a conversation without divine help. And while the Holy Spirit empowered my words with peace, I found myself resting in Christ at the same time.
When the conversation ended, the peace continued. I went to bed and woke up the next morning feeling more rested than I’d felt in weeks. It was a welcomed miracle. Only once before, had I felt the Holy Spirit take over my conversation when I was too tired to proceed. And now HE did it again!
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Two weeks ago, a group of us decided to take the drive out to Cyrus Ministries in Big Rock, Illinois. Every Tuesday evening, they have a gathering for Scripture based teaching, prayer and healing. It had been a while since we were there. All of us, including the new person coming with us, were eager to step into more of Yahweh's peace, draw closer to Christ, and be blessed.
We walked in, said "Hi" to everyone, and sat down. Immediately, Rich Fick, the Director of Cyrus Ministries, turned to one of the ladies and said, "Jesus wants to heal your back!" Then he asked her, “Do you have back pain?” She said, “Yes!” He asked her to stand up and behold (look at) Jesus Christ, the One who heals. She did. And as Rich prayed for her, the back pain disappeared.
None of us who drove out in the car with her, knew that our friend had a back problem. She never told us that she suffered with back pain for the past six years. But Jesus Christ knew, and HE set her free from pain!
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Most of us are resistant to change. But in life, there is a time to come and a time to go – a time to say “Hello” and a time to say “Goodbye.” We tend to struggle against this transition, even when the Lord plucks us out of one place and plops us into another. But as we move further into our new surroundings, we discover opportunities to grow, new people to get to know, and the brilliance of God’s plan. And when situations arise where we find ourselves retrieving forgotten skills and wisdom that the Lord gave us years ago, we begin to see how HE is bringing everything together.
For Yahweh has a greater plan for us than we have for ourselves. And as we step into the magnificence of HIS plan, our doubts, fears and wanting to control our own destiny, gives way to releasing what we cling have so we are open to receiving divine appointments. And when we realize that change brings us the opportunity we need to draw closer to Jesus Christ and let HIS Nature and HIS plan manifest in us, than change becomes the catalyst God uses to catapult us forward. Thank you, Lord God, for the gift of change and the gift of each new season.
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A feeling of newness filled the neighborhood in the early morning hours. I opened the curtains to discover baby green leaves on the maple trees. On the other side of town, trees covered in purple greeted those who passed by. Yesterday’s warm temperatures, along with the overnight showers, awakened dormant branches to release their hidden life -- giving us a sign of hope that comes from the joy of seeing new growth.
All this refreshing that comes with spring blossoms and tiny leaves, reminded me that God’s mercies are new every morning -- that we are new creations in Christ Jesus who flourish in the warmth of HIS mighty love and come alive in the shower of HIS blessings. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for the miracle of spring. This season has been long in coming this year. But now that it’s here, it is glorious!
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My printer died. The drum light came on and it refused to print. If I had the resources, I would have just gone out and bought one, but I didn’t. So the files that needed to be printed kept adding up.
One month later, I came across one of God’s Scripture promises: “God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19) If Scripture says God will supply all my needs, than it must be true. I needed to print some documents that day. This was a need, not a desire. So I commanded the printer to print in the name of Jesus Christ. The machine whined, but nothing happened. I commanded it to print a second time. The same thing happened. I persisted and said, “I need this document printed, and God promises to supply all my needs; I command you to print in the name of Jesus.” The printed whined, sputtered, paused and then printed.
That miracle happened three months ago. The printer whines and bellyaches, and both the toner and drum lights come on now and then. And there are times when it pretends it won't work. But when I need something printed, it prints!
Praise the Lord God Most High, Yahweh! When we stand on His Scripture promises, they come true! He does supply all our needs.
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