Judges 11:6 They told him, “Come, and lead us, so that we can fight the enemy.”
God is always in front of you, guiding the way, clearing a path, and leveling the field.
Much like the football player who receives a handoff and advances up the field on a path cleared by his teammates, you run with the destiny you’ve been given. You remain confident that angelic forces are blocking the opposition and opening a path to the goal line.
With a sure win in sight, your life is filled with first downs, goals, and extra points.
Eventually, when the clock runs out, and you leave the field, you will be met by your adoring fans from past generations who have been cheering you on.
Jesus will welcome you with a winning smile and enthusiastic praise for a game well played.
Some people were standing there and asked, “What are you doing? Why are you untying that colt?” Mark 11:5
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You have a call on your life, and you have always known it. Others may not understand it, and some will ask why you do what you do.
You know that you have received specific instructions from the Lord about what He wants you to do. You can’t explain it to others because you don’t really understand it yourself.
You are accustomed to hearing the inner voice of the Holy Spirit. You often adapt your plans or rearrange your schedule to accommodate this expression of God that resonates within your own spirit. Sometimes His instructions are vague or segmented, and you must step out in faith, believing the rest of the plan will come when the moment is right. Yet, other times the instructions are laid out so simply and clearly, you know what you need to do in no uncertain terms.
When Jesus told the disciples to go get the colt, they couldn’t possibly have known His purpose or plan. They wouldn’t have been able to explain it to anyone else because they didn’t understand it themselves.
Therefore, Jesus gave them the perfect response to those who asked what and why. They were to respond, “The Lord needs it.”
When you are following the inner voice of the Holy Spirit, others may question your purpose or your motives. Rather than offering explanations that might lead to confusion, you can simply report, “The Lord needs me to do this.”
You do not need to explain what Jesus asks of you or why He specifically selected you for the task. You may not even understand it yourself, but that’s okay. All you know is the Lord has asked you to do it, and you have no intention of letting Him down.
Psalm 11:4 The Lord is in His holy house. The Lord’s throne is in heaven.
You are the dwelling place of God on this earth. You serve as His hands, eyes, ears, and heart while you journey through time.
Since God is a Spirit, His impact on the physical realm can only be supported by those who coordinate their efforts with His.
Knowing that the Creator of the Universe has entrusted you with His Spirit and made His home within you gives you purpose and direction.
You know that none of the daily tasks of life are insignificant.
You recognize that each conversation you have with another human being is a sacred connection.
You know that each impulse of compassion, mercy, kindness, or strength is a signal for action from the Spirit of God which leads you to your next assignment.
As the temple of God, you keep your mind and body healthy and strong.
You offer your physical presence to God as a living space where He can function through you to bring light and life to the people you meet on the paths you walk.
Exodus 11:3 The Lord made the Egyptians respect His people. Even the officials and all the people considered Moses to be a very great man.
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God has caused you to be respected by those who are naturally inclined to disregard you because of race, religion, culture, or economic status. You have gained the favor of those in power because God has placed you in a position to serve them.
You are kind, trustworthy, and compassionate. You are loyal and dependable. You are confident and comfortable in your own skin. Your submission to God’s authority has caught the attention of human authority figures and caused them to admire you.
You are respected wherever you go. You maintain a wide circle of influence and are surrounded by powerful people who are inspired by your call and willing to help you on your journey.
As you hear God’s words, your faith surges. Supernatural energy infuses you with a heavenly mindset. As you focus your attention on Kingdom goals, you are simultaneously improving the world in which you reside.
In this way, you are living in two realms at once. You are a citizen of Heaven, and an ambassador of Christ. Your heart is set on things above, and your days are filled with bringing heaven to earth.
The spiritual sound waves of that still small voice within, creates melody in your mind and harmony in your heart. This music of heaven shifts your gaze away from human struggles and toward the throne room of your King.
You are able to enjoy the presence and comfort of God, while existing in a finite dimension. You reap the benefits of a dual reality where His Kingdom is as real to you as the world in which you live.
I tell you, do not worry. Don’t worry about your life and what you will eat or drink. And don’t worry about your body and what you will wear. Isn’t there more to life than eating? Aren’t there more important things for the body than clothes? Matthew 6:25
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In the passage Jesus is telling the crowds that there is much more to their lives than the clothes they wear or the food they eat.
What is this MORE he was talking about? Perhaps it is true satisfaction and purpose.
Each of us has a MORE in our divine DNA. It is the unique effect we were designed to deliver to this earthly planet. It is the portion of the Kingdom that we each bring to earth during the years we spend here. The ‘more’ Jesus spoke of are the blessings we give, the encouragement we offer, the mentorship we provide, and the miracles we perform.
We realize that if we continue to focus on these Kingdom matters, we can level up to a life of satisfaction and contentment. God takes care of our needs, and we expand His Kingdom.
A good person can look forward to happiness.Proverbs 10:28
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God is rewarding you with a life of adventure, suspense, and joyful celebration. He also promises to bring you home to live with Him forever when your role as a human comes to an end.
As His child, you know that God is able to fulfill all the great and powerful promises He has given in His word.
He promises to never leave you or turn on you. He promises to love and be merciful to you. He promises to give you peace and rest, even in the midst of life’s storms.
The belief in God’s benevolence gives you a positive outlook on life and rewards you daily with a sense of gratitude.
You live your life with confidence, certain that God is managing the details of your life and successfully guiding you towards your destiny.
Eventually, your time on this planet will come to an end, and you will be released from the limitations of this physical realm. Your eyes will be opened to the spirit realm.
There, in the expanse of a dimension too immense to imagine, you will receive your ultimate reward as Jesus welcomes you home with open arms and a cheerful, “Well done!”
And now look at you; you look like the stars in the night skies. And your God did it!Deuteronomy 10:22
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You see the goodness of God as you gaze into the night sky. When surrounded by the wonders of the universe, you stand in awe of the Maker’s design.
You love to examine the night sky. You are are captivated by the phases of the moon and the marching constellations as they glide across the atmosphere.
It is in this upward glance that you gain perspective. When you look at the sky, the purpose for your earthbound existence become clear.
It excites you to realize that you have been offered a divine destiny by the Creator of the Universe.
As you look at the vast expanse, you are in awe that God calls each star by name. This offers you great comfort, for it reveals how intimately and personally the Creator values what He has made.
It is in this realization that you find security. Your Maker designed you for a specific purpose, and like the stars, you light up when He calls your name.
You should praise him. He is your God. He has done great and wonderful things for you. You have seen them with your own eyes. Deuteronomy 10:21
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You have been called by God and down deep, you have always known it.
Your destiny will involve many different seasons. It will take on a variety of forms as you move through your allotted time on this planet.
Embedded in the foundation of your spiritual core is an interlocking system consisting of a perfect blend of praise and gratitude.
You are grateful for the peace that replaces discord in your thoughts. You remain ever mindful that gratitude and praise are powerful deterrents to discontentment.
Your gratitude for the things God has done for you is revealed by the enthusiastic way you talk about Him.
You love to get together with friends and family who have this same sense of appreciation for the work of God in their own lives as well.
You love to share stories of miracles and mercy. You openly tell of the times that God has showered you with comfort and compassion during times of great difficulty.
You also enjoy hearing others talk about what God is doing in their lives. You adore being surrounded by people who openly express their gratitude for the blessings of God. On the other hand, you find it tedious and exhausting to be around complainers. You know that a very high level of toxicity is contained within a complaint so you combat its effects with the purposeful practice of praise.
As we release our addictions with the words of Jesus, “It is finished!” and settle comfortably into our new normal, we feel gratitude beyond words. The dysfunctions we struggled with in the past are fading in the distance. We are on firm footing and making solid progress.
Sometimes we make really good progress and are pleased with the distance we cover in such a short time. We feel that our relationship with God is in great shape, and we are motivated by our sense of accomplishment.
At other times, however, we feel as if we were trudging through mud, putting one foot in front of the other, lacking any drive or inspiration. We feel inadequate, overwhelmed, and disinterested. During these times, we don’t feel so great about our relationship with God. We assume He is disappointed with our lack of energy and enthusiasm.
These times are rare, but they happen often enough to make us question our stability and resolve. We wonder if one of these periods might last so long that we will just give in and give up.
We don’t want to lose what we have gained, and we don’t want to miss the joy of the journey, so the thought of trudging through the marshy swampland of doubt, discouragement, and disagreement feels very threatening.
We love the mountaintops and the flowery meadows, but we must face the fact that dry deserts and muddy bogs are also part of the expedition. We must make peace with both if we want to get where we are going.
When the roads are easy, we feel joy in looking back to see how far we’ve come. When the roads are difficult, we seem to take one step forward, two steps back. Sometimes we slip and fall. Sometimes we just stand still and shrug. Even when we do finally get on firm footing again and start to move forward, we scold ourselves for not being stronger, more resilient, or more determined.
Finding Total Recovery in the Words of Christ, "It is Finished!" 