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 once...
In the second year, my uncle moved
here. I was so busy, that for almost 6 months, I rarely had time with our Lord 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 our right to choose how we want 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
Your day
2. Work -
Talk to God about problems/ His answers
3. Make dinner -
Praise Him for the day
4. Spend time with family - Thank Him for your blessings
5. Say Prayers For: Israel / Nations / Family /
Neighbors / Friends
6. Sleep Peacefully
BLESSINGS
TO YOU!
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