Job lost everything. In one day,
all his animals, all his servants and all his children were either taken or
killed (Job 1:13-19). Job had a great destiny to fulfill, yet he was stuck in a
storm. God spoke to Job out of his storm (Job 38:1) and as soon as God spoke,
that Word brought forth life. It was God Himself who now answered Job. Not his
friends, not those who came to comfort him, but God answered him. In His
answer, He reveals Job's ignorance about the divine role he had in all the
things that were happening around him. God humbled Job by revealing how little
he really knew and understood about who God really is. Friends, when Job
realized the breadth of God's plans, his response was "surely
I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to
know" (Job 42:3). How often
do we speak out without realizing the breadth of God's plan for us? However
through God's response came first-hand revelation to Job: God's presence, God's
mercy, and God's love.
Jobs constant prayers and deepest
longing was to find God. He wanted to know that everything was still alright
between himself and God even though he had lost everything. The Lords response
to Job illustrates that God will come to all who sincerely, and steadfastly
call on Him even if our prayers come from a heart of confusion, doubt,
frustration or anger. God will, in His time, fill us with His presence, His
comfort and His Word. The most important aspect in our relationship with God is
not our intellectual understanding of all of Gods ways, but to experience a
reality of His divine presence. As we stay in fellowship with God we can endure
any trial, and storm, and any adversity we are called to endure. We too, like
Job, may not realize that Gods presence, mercy, and love are with us. His
greatest desire was to find God in the midst of his storm as it should be our
desire to find Him in the midst of ours.
Protecting the Anointing
David was hiding in a cave. David
was in a cave with misfits; those who were in distress or in debt or were
discontented (1 Samuel 22:2). David was a called man with a great destiny, yet
he was hiding in a cave with social outcasts. God brought to David these men
and women who also had a destiny. David was waiting for a move of God and for
the right timing for his destiny to be fulfilled, and also he was protecting
the anointing that God had put on his life. God had already told David he would
be King. David had his share of trials and discouragement; just like you. We
have all questioned "why."
David was with Jonathon, Saul's
son, when he asks that very same question. "What have I
done? What is my crime? How have I wronged your father that he is trying to
take my life?" (1 Samuel 20:1)
I have heard many ask these same questions. I know you know that you have this
great destiny in your very being and know that you were created for something
greater, and yet you are chased by your circumstances that are sometimes beyond
your understanding and your control. Like David had to wait, we too must wait.
Sometimes when we are in our cave we find our answer.
God takes us through desolate
times, deserts, and storms. It is during these times that God can speak to us
in our circumstances. Seek God. Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness
(Matthew 6:33), because when we don't seek Him and we prefer to seek out
friends, we will get a slew of opinions. Friends will try to advise you, "Don't
do this, don't do that," but unless God builds it, you labor in vain (Psalm
127:1). Job was angry and bitter because he was trying to figure out why these
things were happening. His friends were giving him fleshly wisdom. Be careful
of who is speaking into your life. What is their motive? Oftentimes, we don't
know their hearts, however, God knows their heart (Luke 16:15).
Friends, when God speaks to you,
it will be confirmed in your spirit! I feel that God is giving us this message.
In Luke 24:49-50, the Lord says, "Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but
tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on
high." And He led them out as far as Bethany, and He lifted up His hands
and blessed them." Listen
friends, His promises are 'Yes and Amen' (2 Corinthians 1:20). The word
"endued" has a Greek origin, meaning to clothe or put on. The "power" that we
are endued with in this verse is referring to power from the Holy Spirit. It
means possession of control and an authority of influence over the situations
you may be dealing with. My friends, listen, you are entitled to full access of
Heaven when you have been clothed with power from the Holy Spirit! I know many
of you are facing storms and hiding in your caves right now. Press into Jesus!
Push through and remove the obstacles. God says "Build up, build up, and
prepare the road! Remove the obstacles out of the way of my people"
(Isaiah 57:14). Some of you are facing obstacles in your finances, some in your
marriages, in your families, with your children, your jobs, your church, your
destiny, and God says, "remove the obstacles!"
Don't Lose Focus
People have been taken captive by
the enemy and they are in a cave, even though they have a covenant promise.
What about you, are you a King David anointed by God? Don't lose focus, and
keep battling through the storm! God wants healing and restoration!
Heavenly Father, you have called
us with great destiny and purpose, and today we take our rightful positions and
gifting you have given us. No more will we hide, begging for crumbs, because we
are the Kings' kids! We will take our rightful seat of position at the Lords
table. We take rightful ownership today, and we are not running back, we are
only going forward, and may His will be done in our life and may your Kingdom
come. Father, I pull heaven down, and I pull your Glory down! I know there are
adversities and lies even from my friends who are around me, but I choose to
hear your voice, Lord! Father, just like Elijah went to the mountain to hear
your still small voice, I will listen for yours. In the name of Jesus, life
will come forth!
Friends, whatever your storm is
right know, trust the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own
understanding, but in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your
steps (Proverbs 3:5-6). He gives you peace that surpasses all understanding
(Philippians 4:7). Stay the course and you will see the effect of your prayers.
Wait upon the Lord and He will renew your strength (Isaiah 40:31)! You will run
and finish the race! Many called are in hiding, hurting, and scared, and yet
when we walk in the promise of the Fathers' love, all things come together for
our good (Romans 8:28) to give us His expected end.
Till the End,
Angela Greenig
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