THE LIFE OF FAITH AND THE GLORIOUS
CHURCH
MAY
16th
IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT WE NOT SETTLE FOR LESS THAN THE FATHER'S BEST!
…."For the vision is yet for the appointed time; It
hastens toward the goal, and it will not fail. Though it tarries, wait for it;
For it will certainly come, it will not delay"....
Habakkuk 2:3 NASB
There is no denying that
it is very difficult at times as we steadfastly hold to the "vision"
[revelation; plan] that the Father has given us. BUT, as we continually
exercise an absolute faith [working through an absolute or perfect love] the
"eyes" of our faith will see clearly the glorious path set out before
us - both now and in the not too distant future. It is certain that the
exercising of an absolute faith and perfect obedience will keep us in that
place wherein we gain - day in and day out - a KNOWING [divine assurance deep
within our heart] that the "fullness" of the Father's will is right
around the corner in everything that we are standing in faith for. It is
extremely important that we not settle for less than His best; for if we do
then SURELY those whom He has given us shall ALSO settle for less than His
best!
THINGS ARE ABOUT TO CHANGE VERY
RADICALLY
Things are about to change very radically in the lives of those who have
exercised much faith and patience over many years. Hold fast to every
"promise" [revelation] that the Father has spoken [and will speak] to
your heart - taking NO preconceived notions concerning how He will bring ALL
things to pass in a very short window of time. Things are truly beginning to
"heat up" in the spirit, and we would all do well to realize that
everything the Father has spoken to our heart over the years shall most
certainly come to pass - and not only come to pass, but come to pass in ways
that will thrill our deepest heart of hearts continually. Satan has intensified
his attacks against the faithful and obedient servants of God in one last gasp
effort to hinder what is about to come forth in their lives and ministries -
both individually and corporately. He will fail! In knowing that Satan is an
abject failure - we must simply "allow" him to fail by continuing on
in a steadfast perseverance and an abiding love. Glory to God! Take no
preconceived notions about ANYTHING! This is truly the hour where the Father is
taking His faithful and obedient ones exceeding abundantly beyond the exceeding
abundantly. We will need to stay close to Him just to receive and distribute
the great blessings that He is pouring forth upon us. Let us be found aiming
for perfect accuracy and timing in every last detail from here on in and, then,
we shall SURELY see what it means to walk under an "open heaven" in
our remaining days in this dispensation.
"TIME"
In reflecting on "time" it has become very evident to my heart that
the only thing that TRULY matters is the "fullness of time". I am not
sure why certain men and women of God have spoken specific "times" -
and then what they spoke did not come to pass - each situation is unique. I do
know this: if we are going to come to that place of abiding in the Father's
best [and, thus, continually bear maximum fruit for the Church and the Kingdom]
then we are all going to have to enter into the "timelessness" that
is one of the chief characteristics of abiding in the secret place of God's
presence [and the Kingdom] - the only safe place to be in these ever darkening
days. We must come to that place wherein we just simply know that the Father
has everything worked out concerning our perfect place [Kingdom-position] in
His scheme of things. Let all those who truly love God be found abiding in His
presence - KNOWING that in the "fullness of time" He shall unfold and
order ALL things with a view to the accomplishing of the full scope of His
glorious plan in their life and ministry - both individually and corporately.
Related Scriptures: Matthew 5:48; Hebrews 6:12; Ephesians
2:10;
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