Psalm 91 - AND I Will Say Of The Lord....Testify!!!

 Psalm 91 - AND I Will Say Of The Lord....Testify!!!  

What will you say of the Lord? What has your experience been?  Are you really in a relationship with HIM?  Do you know HIS voice? When was the last time you really went to see HIM? Do you have history together? How was it? How is it? Are you convinced that HE loves you?  Do you love HIM?  Do you believe HIM?  Do you believe in HIM? What is your testimony?

• HE is my refuge!
• HE is my fortress!
• HE is my God!
• I trust in HIM!
• I will not fear!

When confronted with uncertainty and overwhelming challenges, what is your stance? Do you believe HIS promises? Do you confess HIS promises. Do you know that HIS promises are yes and amen? 

Isaiah 55:11

So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

• HE will save you!
• HIS faithfulness will be your shield!
• HIS faithfulness will be your rampart!
• HIS angels will guard you!
• HE will protect you!
• HE will deliver you!
• He will honor you!
• HE will satisfy you with long life!
• He will show you HIS salvation!

Sure you will face opposition: deadly pestilence; the person set on destroying you and your reputation - the fowler; night terrors - theft, harassment; day arrows - abuse, slander, gossip; midday plague - mockery, etc...  These are just a few cases of challenges you will face.  The fiercest and most cunning of challenges, lions and snakes - deception will come at you continually.  However, you always have the power to overcome. Romans 8 As a believer of God you have been given power and authority . Luke 10 It is your inherent mandate to dominate. The real question is, are you going to be bullied around, or are you going to take control of your situation according to God's ordinance?

Genesis 1: 26

26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

Where do you dwell? What do you feed your mind? Are you at peace? Do you know peace? Do you have joy? Do you know God's secret place?  Do you intentionally spend quality time with God as you would a 'special' companion?  Do you worship God? Do you revere HIM? Do you recognize that HE is not your equal and HE is not obligated to you?  HE didn't consult you when HE created the heavens, earth, nor humankind.  However, HIS committment is to your safety.  HE commissions HIS angels to protect you and in HIS shadow you are always secure.  

The question is, are you in HIS shadow?  Are you intentionally keeping close proximity with God?  HE will punish your attackers infront of your very eyes.  HE will make sure you have a front row seat.  Get your popcorn and watch.  Time and time again throughout the history of the bible, God has caused HIS people to reap spoils from battles they only observed. 2 Chronicles 22. The walls of Jericho fell down Joshua 5 - 6.  Hezekiah turned to the wall and prayed. 2 Kings 20 Over and over God proves that HE is faithful to those who are faithful to HIM. Esther 5 Esther and Mordecai saw their enemy Haman get served his own medicine.  What he meant for their destruction, became his very own downfall.  God is faithful to HIS word.  HIS timing is perfect. HE'S in control of the entire universe.  Let that sink in for a minute.  Have you ever pondered the vast expanse of the skies, the mountains, the oceans? The earth is over 70% water. All of creation echoes HIS praise and glory, except for man.  The birds sing! The seas roar! The wind billows!  Everything created reveals and responds to God's glory. But man, he is the only one who gets to choose whether or not God hears his praise. 

The rain falls. But you only get wet if you're not under the umbrella.  Are you under God's umbrella?  When you communicate with God HE responds to you.  God is not stupid.  He knows if you're into HIM or not; or if you're just after HIS stuff like Santa Claus.  Are you trying to use God?  Are you HIS friend?  Does HE trust you?  Are you faithful to HIM? HE has your back!

TESTIMONY: From Rock Bottom to Redemption - Why I Am One For Israel WORSHIP: I Will Not Fear (Elohim Shomri) extended | by Yeka Onka | JesusCo Live Worship

He is ALWAYS with you!

Overwhelmed? Turn To The Wall..

 Overwhelmed? Turn To The Wall..

When you feel so overwhelmed by challenges on everyside, or just too humongous for you to bear, find a place of solace, turn your face away from all the distractions, and your back away from all the noise. Turn to the wall, and seek God's face in prayer. His word to us is that, if and when we seek HIM with all of our hearts, we will find HIM. HE will always come to our rescue. Jeremiah 29

Prayer is our most powerful weapon! 

FACT: PRAYER is the most powerful weapon on earth!

11 Kings 18 - 20 This is the story of King Hezekiah. 

Hezekiah was a jewish king of Judah several years ago.  He became king at age 25. His father worshipped idols and false gods. But when he became king he did the very opposite of his father. He worshipped the Almighty God, and did right in the sight of God. By destroying altars, and all places of worship to other gods, simultaneous to re-opening the temple of God for local worshippers; Hezekiah was committed to his faith in God. He destroyed the bronze snake rod that belonged to Moses because the people had started to idolize it. He re-introduced God to his nation. 

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At that time, there was a very powerful Assyrian king called Sennacherib who was determined to conquer all of the region. This included Judah. At first, Hezekiah tried to sway him by offering all the silver and even the gold which came from the architecture of the temple.  He was extremely arrogant. He boasted that having conquered all of Israel, that Judah was defensless towards him. In fact,  he stated that it was also futile for them to seek the assistance of any allies such as Egypt. He offered Hezekiah 2000 horses if he conceded. His army consisted of 185,000 soldiers.  

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All the nations were afraid of him. So far, he had conquered everyone else.  But Hezekiah had a strategy. His defense was to go into his chambers and pray to his God. That's all that he did.  He went into God's temple and asked God for intervention. He encouraged Isaiah and others to pray with him to God. He sought help from his God, and God answered favourably. God sent one angel who killed all the 185,000 soldiers in one go.  When the Asyrian king returned to his home, God allowed his very own two sons to kill him with his sword.  God has not changed. HE'S still in control of everything and everyone in the earth.

Problems are a part of life.  They come in different sizes, shapes and forms. Some are like tsunamis, they knock us off of our bearings completely.  They are so gigantic and overwhelming. Especially now that we're in the latter days.  We have to decide in advance what will be our strategy when confronted. The bible says God has shortened the days because they are more evil than before.  HE did it to help believers cope and encourage their faith.  

Matthew 24: 22 “If those days had not been cut short, no one would survive, but for the sake of the elect those days will be shortened.

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On another ocassion, God sent Isaiah to Hezekiah with a message. He told him to get his affairs in order because he was going to die.  AGAIN, Hezekiah went before God.  Hezekiah used the same strategy as before.  His defense was to go into his chambers and pray to his God. That's all that he did. He shut his door and turned his face to the wall and prayed for God to change his mind. Before Isaiah could get far, God instructed him to turn back and tell Hezekiah that HE had heard his prayers.  HE was going to extend Hezekiah's life by fifteen more years instead. Practice turning to and talking with God especially when you're in problems. Start the conversation and wait on God. James 5 The effective fervent prayer of the righteous availeth much, ask Daniel.

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When we walk in obedience to God and HIS precepts, what won't HE do for us?  When we trust HIM with all of our hearts and soul and mind, what can keep HIM from coming to our rescue? HE loves us so much.  HE leaves the 99 and comes after us the one lost sheep. HE'S the father of the prodigal son, watching and waiting for us to come back home to HIM.  (HE does not condemn us.) We are the lost coin HE stops at nothing to find. HIS love is relentless towards us.  All we have to do is call upon HIM because HE is our for sure deliverer.  When everyone else is afraid or has deserted you for whatever reason, look to God your faithful father. 

Psalm 91:14-16

14 “Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him;
I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
15 He will call on me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.
16 With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.”

WORSHIP: Great Is Thy Faithfulness

TESTIMONY:

HE will protect you always!