God Used Ants Too!

SF, Stagecoach, NV

Dear Brothers & Sisters,
     
     There are some stories that just need to be told, that make you laugh and reveal how the Holy Spirit works in correcting us (me) that I thought you'd enjoy.

    Years ago the Lord revealed to me the authority we have in Genesis 1:28.  Since I really liked reading about those "living things that moveth upon the earth" (creepy crawling things), because that meant - ants, bugs, spiders, etc must obey us.  Through the years I've happily taken command over them.
     When I moved to NV, my neighbors would tell me how to eliminate the red ants with borax soap and sugar.  I told them I didn't need to, because I just told the ants and ALL their family members to leave my property in Jesus Name.  The next morning when my neighbors walked by, they saw them gone - what a testimony for our Lord.  This happened on several occasions, and I assure you it happened each time - EXCEPT one time...
     In the second year, my uncle moved here.  I was so busy, that for almost 6 months, I rarely had time with Him or His Word.  I was so exhausted, that I didn't realize how much time had passed - BUT GOD DID!
     I was on my way out and saw some ants by my walkway.  I said to them, what I always say and went to my uncles.  The next day, they were still there, so I told them again to leave.  Shockingly the 3rd day I was going out and they were still there.  When I asked the Lord what's up, I heard very clearly in my mind - "They're listening to you, AS you're listening to ME."  Needless to say, I immediately went back in the house, called my uncle canceled going and spent the day in His Word.  The ants now listen again - PTL!

    I've been reading the Prophets and in Zechariah 1:6 it reminded me how gently the Holy Spirit corrected me.  He told me several times to get back in the Word, but I had my priorities out of whack and wasn't listening or obeying.   

"But did not My words and My statutes, which I commanded My servants the prophets, overtake your fathers? Then they repented and said, ‘As the LORD of hosts purposed to do to us in accordance with our ways and our deeds, so He has dealt with us."

     How's the Lord working in your life?  It's up to YOU.  Do you want Him in ALL your life, or just what you can't handle?  I didn't ask Him to help me get my uncle settled.  I didn't ask Him to strengthen me.  I just kept thinking this will be over soon and I'll get back in the Word then.  Exhaustion and sleepless nights became a daily routine - UNTIL I changed my priorities, then I got back my peace, joy and the job done.
     It's your decision, because He'll deal with you based on your ways and deeds.  He'll only help you (me) when we ask, because He respects your right to choose how you live.
     The enemy is attacking more and more.  Not just the Christians, but our families too.  Until Jesus comes for us - these last days will not be easy, but with and in Him we will overcome, finishing the race He's set before us.  So fear not, just open the door for Him to help you.  Make your daily "to do list" something like this...

TO DO LIST

1. Give God My Day

2. Work - Talk to God about problems/answers

3. Make dinner - Praise Him for the day

4. Spend time with family - Thank Him for your blessings

5. Say Prayers - Israel / Nations / People

6. Sleep Peacefully

BLESSINGS TO YOU!