Monday, October 30, 2006
BreakThrough!
"But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who DILIGENTLY seek Him." - Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV)
It's been a faith-stretching week for me. Pastor Phil, a guest speaker at our church for the past two weeks (a godsend, really), said it like this: 'For those who want a breakthrough in their lives, they must first be willing to be in a situation that
needs a breakthrough'. I couldn't agree more. I'm reminded that that was the reason I was called to return as a prodigal son. Now the only thing is to remember that God wants a breakthrough even more than I want a breakthrough. You see, my family situation is really reaching an urgency that calls for nothing short of a miracle. Dad has gotten 4-5 summons to court for unpaid debts. Mom demanding a divorce. Mom just quit her job. Dad turning to fengshui to better his situation. Mom declaring her rebellion and disobedience against an unjust and cruel God that drives people to the edge.
Two weeks ago Pastor Phil said, 'New levels, new devils'; he meant to say as you reach a new level of relationship with God, there will be a counter contending of that position of reign by the devil. It's no coincidence that even as I made the decision to join the Mentors Ministry that what seemed to be settling down in my family got stirred up again. Somebody's not happy I'm advancing. Ladies and Gentlemen, THIS IS WAR!!
Here's my battle strategy: Obedience.
Here's my account of being obedient (sermon pointers):
2 Chronicles 20:1-30 will be my sword of truth (click on link for full passage)
- Fear God, not our enemies! Fear is a persuasion just like Faith.
- The fear of the Lord is simply loving what He loves, and hating what He hates. Does he love my parents? Definitely. Now the hate part is a little tricky. He hates sin. Plenty of sin ruling my parents' lives at the moment, weighing them down. I will pray against that.
- Get serious! Pray fast. (pun intended) Pray so that God's victory becomes your victory, tie your breakthrough to God's breakthrough. (will meditate on how to translate this to action)
- Get prophetic revelation. Get a word from God! Praise Him, for He has spoken: Isaiah 61:1-3
The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me,
because the LORD has anointed me
to preach good news to the poor.
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim freedom for the captives
and release from darkness for the prisoners, [a]
2 to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor
and the day of vengeance of our God,
to comfort all who mourn,
3 and provide for those who grieve in Zion—
to bestow on them a crown of beauty
instead of ashes,
the oil of gladness
instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise
instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness,
a planting of the LORD
for the display of his splendor.
My parents will be oaks of righteousness when God's breakthrough comes to pass!
- Know God's part, and know your part. Jesus is gonna work through me to let the verses above come to pass. I'm keeping up my spirits!
-Praise precedes victory. Hallelujah Jesus is alive!
Friends, will you stand alongside me and see me through? Keep me in prayer if you felt a stirring in your Spirit. God bless.
Mantou at 11:15 AM