I am so excited about what I am feeling around me. At this very moment, in this very hour I genuinely feel God's presence. He has worked out so much for me already; and I have only been awake for 5.5 hours. My work day was packed with testing. 4 sessions for one test; and 4 sessions for a different test, in a different location. But God. I want you all to know that both sessions successfully worked out and I have time to share.
I just had to stop and take a moment to ask you all to stop moving so fast. Take a few minutes to look and listen. There is a shift in the atmosphere. Before you know it, your position is going to change. Matthew 19:30 says, "But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first."
This scripture is referencing so many positions in our lives; and it does not give us an advantage to eternal life. Not only that, God can and will change situations suddenly. I suggest you position yourself. Don't be discouraged by what you see or read in the news or on TV. God is still in control. If he said the first shall be last, then the first shall be last. Don't get discouraged because it seems like someone around you is moving through life bigger and better than you. If he said the last shall be first, then the last shall be first. Take your position, it's up to you. Will you be first or will you be last.
Simply put, God does not bless us based on our positions. God does not bless us based on our bank accounts. God does not bless us based on who we are or used to be married to. God does not bless us based on our last name. Therefore, you should not be feeling any way other than sad for #45.
God is shifting this atmosphere right before our eyes. I am so encouraged as I write this because even when the enemy tried to kill me on 8/25/2019, increased medical bills, and even some scrutiny from my adversaries, God has again come through for me. He has provided for the additional expenses through streams of revenue that were simply habits and/or hobbies for me.
Hear my heart as I speak this. I am not telling you this to brag. I'm telling you to testify. The word of God tells us in Revelation 12:11, "And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death."
If you do not take away anything else from this post today, take this. A testimony is not bragging. It is a story of what God has done for you. It is not for us to keep to ourselves, it is for us to share; and in sharing, we are pouring strength into each other. We are helping someone be content in their present situation because they know, trust, and believe that God is and will come through for them too. So what someone thinks you are bragging about who you used to be. Thank God you're not that person any more.
As I am sure you can tell if you have been hanging out with me for a while, I get real excited when I get ready to share. Why? Because I know that the God I serve will always come through for me. Philippians 4:19, "But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Be encouraged, whatever you are being challenged with today. God is right there with you. You may not see him; you may not even feel him. But trust me when I tell you, he is right there. How do I know? Because his word says so. "for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." Hebrews 13:5b