God is many things to us, but He is also a CONCERNED PARENT. We need merely to engage Him by faith with our plans, goals and dreams to realize that He is already working to bring them to pass.
Proverbs 16:3 (AMP) "Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him; He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will, and] so shall your plans be established and succeed."
When you see God as your Father and Resource you will receive His affirmation, instruction and direction. Unfortunately, there are many people in the body of Christ who are wandering around with a "hobo spirit" because they do not embrace God as a Father. Spiritually, they can become directionless, purposeless and reactionary in their approach to life. Like a tumble-weed, they just go wherever the wind is blowing.
It IS possible that each new day brings a fresh new word of help from God to you, in REAL TIME, for the exact situations and needs you are facing. This comes by FAITH through the SPIRIT.
I particularly love it when God DISTINGUISHES His voice over the voice of others (even your own) and clearly reminds you that He is in control of your life. You see, when man operates in fleshly emotions, the voice of God is deafened and disregarded. That's why it's so important to be Spirit-led and in tune with the Word of His Spirit.
I love how Psalms 32:8 says: "I will instruct you in the way you should go. I will counsel you and watch over you."
I recently experienced such an encounter with God, during a much needed time of rest, renewal and refreshing as Beverly and I embarked on a six-week sabbatical. On our first weekend out, we decided to visit a place we'd never been to. God was waiting on us when we got there. He gave us a Word that not only confirmed the warfare we were fighting, but He also called the devil out for the accuser and the snake that he is.
Isn't it just like God to show Himself strong on your behalf...affirm you...bring vindication and BLESSING at the same time? That's just Who He is!
Remember when Stephen was being stoned in Acts 7:56? God's PERFECT time was at Stephen's WORST time...but God was there! Luke said, "But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up steadfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God."
Jesus stood up for Stephen because Stephen stood up for Him. Whatever we need from Jesus He'll do it. Whatever help we need in standing for the Lord, He will provide it. Upon seeing Jesus, Stephen prayed, "Lord Jesus receive my spirit." Then he prayed for the people who stoned him. "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge."
Friends, we have a DADDY who is no less interested in speaking success into our lives than we do our own children. Anytime you are perplexed or trying to figure out the next step of your life's journey - I want to encourage you to ASK GOD! Then listen...for HE WILL STAND UP for you, SPEAK and ORDER YOUR STEPS!
Watch this and be as blessed and encouraged as we were!
