Jeremiah 29:11 " For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."
God has a plan for each one of us. In fact, before birth, He has called us by name from the womb (Is 49:1).We are unique in His creation, fearfully & wonderfully made (Ps. 139:14), designed completely in His image (Gen 1:27) with a mind of Christ (1Cor 2:16).
WAVER (hesitate, be indecisive, tremble, shudder,
quiver) NOT. These are the words I heard this morning as I
stumbled, with coffee in hand, to my prayer chair. I sleepily gazed out the
window to watch as the sun began to shine on the dew-drenched roses. A breeze happened by, tousling the leaves
that held one rose bud in place. It held
on for all it was worth, unwilling to be sent scampering across the lawn. I wonder if I hold on to God’s promises over
my life as tightly as that leaf held onto the stem of my rose.
Somewhere
during the past 7 years, I let go of my dream’s burden. I had held on to it for
50 odd years, but circumstances eroded my passion little by little. Words from
God would come and go. People would lay hands on me, assuring me the promise
was still alive and well but I was becoming comfortable in the place of contentment.
I enjoy
the city, home, job and friends He has surrounded me with as I healed from the
chaos of death, grieving, abandonment and rejection. Yet, the years have passed
and I could once again feel a pull to the nations. Visions & Dreams
returned. I felt as if I was carrying a
child & as I began travailing I knew it was time to step into a new season.
I kept telling the LordYes, but I wasn’t really stirring any waters. I was
doing a lot of works but in a stationary sort of way.
Finally
one recent day I got an email from a dear and trusted friend. She had seen me
in a vision…one hand holding a white security blanket while the other reached
desperately for the globe in front of me. I couldn’t grasp it because I was
hanging on the blanket.
It
reminded me of a dream I had when Phil died. It had been one year & I was
driving up to see my parents. Sylvester was with me in his cage on the
passenger seat. We were singing when I
realized the voice coming out of me wasn’t mine. (It was much prettier and more
on tune!) All the sudden Sylvester looked up and said “WHO is THAT?” An angel
had landed on my car hood. I pulled over
& my new friend said, “Do not be afraid. I have come to show you the way.”
He took me into an open vision where I was standing on a bridge with one arm
stretched behind me holding on to Phil and one reaching toward God’s hand. I
knew I had to let go of one. I pulled my hand slowly from Phil’s and
immediately was able to grasp God’s. I turned to watch Phil walk away and then forced
my eyes back toward the future.
I was
again at that crossroad. I have a choice. Waiver and stay where I am or run
with all I have towards the call that has always been over my life.
Hebrews10:23 “Let us hold fast(posses, retain, seize, take) the profession
(acknowledgment)of our
faith without wavering;(being indecisive,
irresolute, hesitant, fickle) (for he is
faithful(sure, true) that
promised;)”
Romans 4:20-21
says “He staggered
(wavered) not at the
promise (announcement, message) of God through
unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory
to God; and being fully persuaded (completely assured
or convinced) that, what he had promised, (guaranteed)
he was able also to perform.”
2 Cor 1:20For
as many as are the promises of God, they all find their Yes [answer] in Him
[Christ]. For this reason we also utter the Amen (so be it) to God through Him
[in His Person and by His agency] to the glory of God.
I
can do this. His word equips us; his love drives us to do anything for Him
while His strength is our strong tower. I’ve made up my mind. I will not sit in
fear. I will not wallow in contentment. I will not waiver at the promise. I will
run after my first love wherever it takes me & at whatever cost.
It’s
a good day to don some tennis shoes!
Beautiful, beautiful post. It is TIME.
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