Unanswered prayers

"He inquired of the Lord, but the Lord did not answer him by dreams or Urim or prophets.  Saul then said to his attendants, "Find me a woman who is a medium, so I may go and inquire of her..."

1 Samuel 28:6-7

When God doesn't answer our prayers right away most of us jump right into our flesh, and out of desperation and fear, we take it upon ourselves to find our answer, which usually ends us up in deeper trouble then when we started.  Therefore, we must remember that unanswered prayers are blessings in disguises.  For if we can wait it out, wait on the Lord, then we will find that our unanswered prayers will turn into blessed dreams come true... 

dreams that will sweep us off our feet.

Ignoring the advice

… God sent prophets to straighten them out, warning of judgment.  But nobody paid attention…” +2 Chronicles 24:17-19, MSG

When you’ve hear the same advice, criticism, or warning from more than one trusted, reliable, educated person, then maybe it is time to listen – maybe God is trying to tell you something.  So now would be a great time to seek God and ask him to show, (tell), you what your next steps should be, otherwise you might end up kicking yourself in the fanny for ignoring the warnings.

Misconception and fallacy

“Beware of false prophets… you will fully recognize them by their fruits…” Matthew 8:15-16 AMP

Avoid being hasty, and do your research before you make decisions to trust someone who is offering you, so-called, opportunities of a lifetime.  Unfortunately, in today’s world there is a lot of purposeful misconceptions and fallacies taking place, so we must always be cautious before jumping into any life changing opportunity.  Our first steps should be to: take some deep breaths, ask God for direction, pray with all faith, do research, and then wait on God’s guidance.  If it is truly for you, then God will make sure it happens, and if not, He’ll make sure you pass it up.  

So remember to wait on Him, and let Him take control of your decision making. I guarantee that if you do, the opportunity of a lifetime will be one that leaves you filled with amazement, standing in awe at the miracle workings of the Lord our God. 

 

Dwelling in security

“… and they of Jerusalem shall yet again dwell and sit securely in their own place… I will remove from the land the [false] prophets and the unclean spirit…” Zechariah 12:6; 13:2

Thanks be to Jesus, this verse reflects directly to you just the same as it did to Jerusalem in the Old Testament.  Although your life may be in turmoil, don’t give up, victory is coming, and the leader of the pack is God Almighty.  Yes, as a child of the Most High, you can relax in the midst of any turmoil, and know that God is working; He’s removing the enemy before you and ridding all the daunting spirits around you.  The more patient you are, the more secure God can make your life – thus, don’t rush Him.

So, hold on, let Him fight the battles before you! Before you know it, peace and security will illuminate and surround you like wildfire; and that is when you will know, that you know, that you know, it has to be God!!