We know that our emotions can be a powerful force that affects us, body, mind, and soul. We also know that Jesus has made a way to escape being controlled by our feelings, which can range from pesky to obsessive or even frightening. We are told in the Word that we have been made the righteousness of God in Christ. This flies in the face of feelings that indicate something is wrong with us. Our feelings are no match for the Word of God. If the Creator of the Universe says we are righteous, then our emotions have no right to dispute it.
We have been made right by the blood of Christ which was donated as a divine transfusion to heal us from the inside out. The emotions we feel, the sounds we hear, the words we say, and the images we see, must all defer to the words of our King who has decreed tetelestai over all that is wrong with us…
Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you. Make level paths for your feet and take only ways that are firm. Proverbs 4:25-26
Make level paths for your feet, so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed. Hebrews 12:13
Both verses spoke of walking level paths which offer firm footing and stability. There was no demand to scale mountain ledges, hike over rocky terrains, lose ground on shifting sand dunes, or trudge through marshy swampland. We were not told to look down, closely examining each next step with caution because the journey was so treacherous. We were simply instructed to seek out level paths and keep our focus upward.
In other words, we had to stop making it harder than it needed to be. We were simply to ask God for direction and trust that He would deliver us to exactly the right place at exactly the right time. We simply needed to keep walking. One foot in front of the other. Forward motion. No fear. One step at a time. No looking down and no looking back.
2 Timothy 2:25 The Lord’s servant must gently teach those who do not agree with him.
In a world filled with humans fighting for the upper hand using insults and clever arguments, you choose to exhibit the power of peace instead.
You stand out as a beacon of light to those who are lost in a swirling sea of conflict. You are a peacemaker.
The Spirit of God enables you to create a safe space in which differences can be addressed and forgiveness can flow. You are able to make peace when there is conflict and hold the line when peace starts to slip away.
Others rely on your logical input when settling a dispute or searching for a reasonable compromise. As you walk in the peace of Christ, which passes all understanding, you are able to guide others toward common goals.
The peace you bring to a situation is often the glue which repairs broken relationships and holds organizations together.
It is one of your most intriguing gifts, and even you don’t know exactly how it works. All you know is, you are delighted to see peace win, and you are thrilled to be a part of making it happen.
John 2:24 But Jesus did not trust Himself to them, because He knew what was in their hearts.
You do not trust others easily or quickly. You believe that trust must be earned, and it can only happen over time. It took you a long time to trust Christ, and you often struggle to believe.
Fortunately, He understands trust issues better than you do. Therefore, He patiently continues, time after time, to alleviate your doubts and prove Himself to be true.
Your gift of discernment and your trust-hesitancy serve you well as a protective force- field in your faith based service.
You are able to reach out and serve those who are untrustworthy, in ministries where a more trusting person might fall victim to their dishonest schemes.
You do not reject those who can’t be trusted, but rather, you accept and love them anyway.
Jesus ministered to the outcasts and the undesirables, yet He did not trust them all. He was still able to minister to them, because He had the spiritual gift of discernment. You too have this gift. You may have thought it was a flaw in your personality. But, based on your birthday verse, this attribute is actually a Christ-like trait which may be a valuable clue in discovering your destiny.
1 Peter 2:21 To this you were called, for Christ Himself left you an example, so that you would follow in His steps.
A solid connection to the Divine is the foundation of your emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. You sense a deep longing for the companionship you left behind when you entered the human realm.
You have been chosen by God to accomplish specific assignments on this earth. Your call is to change the course of history in both ordinary and extraordinary measures.
You were called to exhibit the grace of God. You have been chosen to speak, write, and live in a way that delivers light in the face of darkness, and hope in the face of despair.
You know that it is the Creator’s desire that all of His children know the safety and security found in the bonds of His unconditional love. You share that love through your everyday life experiences and thus prove that His decision to call you was a good one!
Knowing that God speaks to His children in all sorts of unique ways, we suddenly recognized His voice speaking to us from the creativity of writers and actors on a movie screen. We identified with the heroes. We saw ourselves playing the role assigned to us by the God of the Galaxies. We became aware in a way unlike ever before that we were on a mission that would influence millions, change the course of history, and generate spiritual wavelengths to echo into caverns of the future.
We looked back over our life and realized that our destiny had been there all along and every step of the journey was preparation for the main event.
But still we questioned whether we could actually fulfill our mission. We knew our impulsive nature had caused us to make some terribly bad choices in the past, so we wondered if it was God’s call or just a delusion of grandeur. The thought of God calling us to something of eternal magnitude seemed a little ridiculous and really, really crazy.
We had to question whether our passionate reaction to the prospect of hearing this divine call was our love for Him or our own search for significance?
It only takes a little faith for us to get out of the boat and trust Jesus to keep us afloat.
Sure, we want to stay in the safety of the boat where everything is familiar. We also want to experience smooth sailing with no waves or winds.
However, there is a little seed of faith inside that tells us there is so much more to life what we have known. We are certain that we have a destiny to fulfill. We know it starts with a single step; out of the comfort zone and into the unknown.
We take a deep breath, whisper, “It is finished!” to our fear of change and take that first shaky step toward the sound of His voice.
Think about a time when fear has kept you from getting out of the boat: (making a life-altering decision; going back to school; starting a new job; taking a risk, moving forward, etc.)
Think about a time when you have taken a risk to move forward despite the presence of natural fear? How has that experience empowered you?
Then the Lord God planted a garden in the East, in a place called Eden. He put the man He had formed into that garden. Genesis 2:8
You enjoy a close bond with nature and find peace in the Great Creation. You have discovered the elusive tranquility that many others seek, by walking in harmony with the earth and its inhabitants.
You enjoy tending gardens and working with plants. You also find a deep sense of satisfaction from sharing your harvest to nourish others. You delight in feeding birds, animals, and fellow human beings.
Growing plants from seed and watching them mature into life-sustaining trophies of God’s goodness, is an assignment you willingly accept.
To you, the privilege of sharing the abundance of your harvest is one of life’s most enjoyable experiences.
You function in harmony with the earth, finding both spiritual and physical nourishment from this connection to the Creator.
1 Corinthians 2:7 I speak God’s secret wisdom, which He has kept hidden. God planned this wisdom for our glory before the world began.
The secret wisdom of God’s Kingdom is revealed in nature. Many may find it difficult to comprehend the magnitude of what they are witnessing, when viewing a starry night or a blazing sunrise. However, you are fully aware that each element of nature contains vital information about your Creator.
You have a persistent drive to push past surface layer facts to discover the deeper secrets hidden behind them. You have a curious mind which seeks to comprehend the secrets of God concealed in the world around you.
You remain keenly aware that all understanding comes from the Creator, and you derive great pleasure discovering the intimate secrets of His character revealed in the beauty of nature.
You deeply and fully appreciate a belief in intelligent design. Profound revelations that you encounter, while observing the world around you, unlocks a supernatural enlightenment which reaches far beyond human understanding.
You are enamored by the evidence of God sprinkled throughout the universe. You possess great wisdom and understanding when sifting through the clues to uncover hidden mysteries.
As each layer is peeled back, through scientific research and discovery, the wonder of the universe reveals the magnitude of its Creator.
You easily make the connection between Creator and Creation. You have been given a gift of divine understanding which enables you to live life in both the natural and supernatural, simultaneously.
A life of dual loyalties to both the scientific and religious communities is rarely an easy path to walk. These two entities are often perceived to be in opposition to each other.
However, you have the gift of divine wisdom, so you perceive it much differently. You find insurmountable evidence to the contrary.
You see a spectacular harmony between both the spiritual and the scientific realms. You can quickly detect synchronized cooperation between these two dimensions and are equally comfortable in both worlds.
This is an exciting lifestyle that few can understand. You comprehend it well because it has been your reality for as long as you can remember.
1 John 2:6 Whoever says that God lives in him must live as Jesus lived.
The story of what God has done in your life is a profound message of hope which will change lives. It cannot be kept quiet. It is not meant to remain private.
The exhibition of Jesus’ healing, deliverance, and renewal in your life will be shared as a lasting legacy long after your days in the human realm of space and time have ended.
Not only are you a living display of grace, through your kindness and compassion, you are carrying the teachings of Christ within your own being.
Your message from God is one of forgiveness, love, and empathy for those who struggle.
God has revealed this to you in such a personal way; it seems as if it is simply part of your personality.
Your ability to follow the unique level of Christ’s teaching is a special gift that not many possess. Despite numerous wrongs done to you, forgiveness and the refusal to carry a grudge, is the deliberate response you choose.
The teaching and actions of Jesus concerning forgiveness are part of the mysterious message of truth that God has called you to communicate to his hurting children. His message of mercy is one that most people find difficult to receive until they see it in action.
You are given amazing opportunities to share this mysterious message of the healing power of forgiveness with those who seek what you have found.
Your living example of Jesus’ teachings speak volumes to those who interact with you during your allotted time on this planet.
Additionally, your written words will influence those you never meet. As a lasting legacy, your writings will offer God-given insights to those who enter the human realm long after you have lived out your days.
Finding Total Recovery in the Words of Christ, "It is Finished!" 