07/19/2023
On Monday I posted a word the Lord gave me about paradigm shift. This morning I want to share a story about something that happened to me that same Monday afternoon, that highlights how imperative it is that we seriously step into this shift.
I needed deodorant and because I can only use one particular brand. I decided to visit a particular location where I can get a good deal on a them. I arrived at location got out of my vehicle and while I was walking up to the entrance, twice I heard in my Spirit, fire! I literally just ignored it, putting it down to the fact that recently I have been hearing a lot about fires.
Went in bought my deodorants and left. Yesterday while watching the news I heard there was a major fire at this location. Been very honest and transparent this last season has been so brutal, name it, and I would most likely be able to say, check! Sometimes it was so intense, i didn't see how i could survive this onslaught. There were several times I thought of just laying this all down.
For many of us, our confidence was severely eroded due to the incessant onslaught of the enemy and while our Lord allowed this intense and severe season of pruning and developing. His intentions were not fo our giftings and callings to diminished. It was so that we could decrease that He might increase.
In prior dispensations many took themselves off the wheel and despite been called, they never got chosen. Cause when He calls, He still has to qualify. Lots of called leaders but not many chosen. The road to chosen is not for the swift or faint of heart, since it could literally cost everything. But it's in that place of emptiness that made room for His Glory. Devastation that made room for a rebuild, according to His specifications.
Anyway, back to what happened. From I saw the news report of the fire, my thoughts have been, what if I had truly leaned in and get instructions? could I have warned someone or prayed about it, could this have been averted. On top of the erosion in confidence, there is the foggiest, business and the over occupation with the things of the world that seriously needs to be included in the former and be shifted out. Is sharing this something that highlights my finest hour? absolutely not! However, if how I feel would still be a major factor in this season. Then His investment in qualifying me would have been utterly wasted.
Listen! my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, especially those who have been contending in faith. Being on the frontline of the attacks of the last season It's really and truly time that we walk into the new and forget the former things. Winter has passed now is spring time.
There is just too much at stake for us to remain where we were. All hands on deck. Let the Apostles build and walk in their Apostleship with integrity. Let the Prophets, prophesy truth, let the Pastors, shephard in love, let the teachers, teach the unadulterated word of God and let the Evangelist go tell the world about Him. Miracles, signs and wonders will follow because we are believing and doing His will. Let the greater works church arise!
The fields are ripe and the expectations are also high. Hence the thoroughness of the processing by ourYou've been forged in the fire for the fire and a mojor weapon in the Father's hand to destroy the works of the enemy and advance His kingdom. The shift is imperative!
