Rejection

So as David stood there among his brothers, Samuel took the flask of olive oil he had brought and anointed David with the oil. And the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon David from that day on. Then Samuel returned to Ramah. 1 Sam 16:13 NLT

Many times as anointed men and women of God many do not see our gifts and talents. Over and over again we are discounted and overlooked, and sometimes even mocked. How many times have you communicated your dreams and goals to someone and heard “you can’t do that.” Many of us never received the encouragement or confirmation that God has placed greatness in us. So if you have never heard these words spoken over your life let me be the first one. “God has placed greatness inside of you,” if you don’t believe me read his word and it will confirm that you were placed on this earth for greatness to produce for the glorification of God.

David understood how it felt to be left and counted as insignificant in the eyes of man. When Samuel came to Jesse’s house looking for one of his son’s to anoint as king, David’s own father didn’t even think enough of him to allow him to be included in the selection. Can you imagine how that made David feel? Shortly after that his brothers laughed at him when he proclaimed that he would kill Goliath. And even after displaying how the hand of God was on his life Saul became jealous of David and tried to kill him. There is a cost to having the anointing of God on our lives. Never allow others to define what you can do, or who you are, only God has that authority.

Walk in your greatness!!!

 Instead, God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful. God chose things despised by the world, things counted as nothing at all, and used them to bring to nothing what the world considers important. As a result, no one can ever boast in the presence of God. I Cor 1:27-29 NLT

Kingdom Thinking

“What is your servant, that you should notice a dead dog like me?” 2 Sam 9:8

When David summoned Mephibosheth to bless him simply because he was in the blood line of Saul he had a very low self-image of himself, perhaps it was because he was cripple, or the dysfunction of his family history. David however thought highly of him simply because of his relationship with Jonathan and dedication to Saul. Because of relationship David blessed and elevated Mephibosheth higher than I’m sure he ever imagined. As children of God we have been adopted into the bloodline of Jesus Christ that provides direct access to the blessings and power of the Lord. God has promised us abundance in every area of our lives it’s up to us to believe and act in faith on those promises. Anything contrary to God being on our side is Lo Debar thinking; elevate your thoughts to” Kingdom Thinking.”

Christ is King of Kings and Lord of Lords, so why do we walk in defeat and low-living; this is not the plan God has for our lives. YOU ARE ROYALTY!

My Stability, my Treasure…

He will be the foundation of your future. The riches of salvation are wisdom and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is [your] treasure. Isaiah 33:6 (GWT)

Even when we are lost and don’t understand why situations occur as they do we have the foundation and the stability of God in our lives, leading and guiding us in His wisdom. He is the only sure and constant one with ultimate power and understanding, so even when we can’t make sense of life we have confidence that God holds the present and the future. He is the only authentic treasure that encompasses everything we will ever need.

To God Be The Glory!!!

A Personal Declaration

Psalms 23



 

Looking back over the years I’ve learned God has never failed me, even in those moments when I did things only he and I knew about.

The LORD is the one who is shepherding me…

 

I realize he kept me when guilt and condemnation was so heavy upon me I wanted to die.

He revives my life; he leads me in pathways that are righteous for the sake of his name.

 

Everything I have and will ever need He has provided.

…my cup overflows

 

I know for a fact the people that hurt me the most served one purpose and one purpose only to make my faith so strong that I would not allow anything or anyone to sever our relationship.

You prepare a table before me, even in the presence of my enemies…

 

No matter what mistakes I make or how awful someone treats me God will always love me, protect me, and mend my broken heart.

He causes me to lie down in pastures of green grass; he guides me beside quiet waters…You anoint my head with oil…

 

Every day he shows me something new about his love for me and how wonderful he works in my life.

Truly, goodness and gracious love will pursue me all the days of my life

 

So to that end I declare to every negative circumstance and attack that nothing will make me believe His covering of love will ever cease.

…and I will remain in the LORD’s Temple forever

 

 

Bless His Holy Name!!!

 

 

 

…I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. Psalm 26:1 NIV

As children of God no matter what circumstance we find ourselves our trust in God should grow stronger each day. We should not place our trust in ourselves, others, material possessions, or money, but on the Word of God in every situation: The grass dries up, the flowers wither, but the decree of our God is forever reliable." Isaiah 40:8 NET

I am so grateful I have a true anchor to trust in.

Glory to the Name of Jesus!!!

As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is tried. He is a Shield to all those who trust and take refuge in Him. 2 Sam 22:31

It is foolish for us to think that we will go through this life without any challenges. Unfortunately many Christians are under the misconception that based on our performance we will not experience difficulty, causing many Christians to have a false sense of who God really is.  Performance has and never will exonerate us from life’s challenges, we are saved by Grace and because of that protected and kept by God. “The word of the Lord is tried,” and being ambassadors of Christ we are living examples of the authenticity of the Word of God based on the goodness and mercy bestowed upon us daily. We will go through challenges, but there is no need for us to fret because God is our “shield whom we can trust and take refuge.”

At some point in our relationship with Christ we have to emphatically believe no matter what “it will always work for our good.” 

For by You I run through a troop; by my God I leap over a wall. 

          2 Sam 22:30

When we have moments when we feel as if the odds are against us, we have tried everything humanly possible, remained loyal and obedient to God and still our dreams seem so fair away. When we feel like the walls have closed in on us and there is no way out. That is exactly when God comes through and blesses us beyond anything we could think or imagine.

Keep believing by faith, you have been destined for this assignment, ‘for by” God you will run and leap over every obstacle.