Reflections
July 7th, 2013
“It
Ain't Over!”
“As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the
Lord is proved; He is a buckler to all those that trust in Him.”
Psalm 18:30
Scripture Contemplation: Philippians 1:6; Isaiah
45:1-7; Isaiah 10:27
Sure; it's not grammatically correct, but that is what I
hear this morning ringing loud and clear in my spirit, in my heart,
in my ears: IT AIN'T OVER!!! Not unless God says it is over!
I declare and decree that this week's Reflections
will be a continued source of encouragement for your heart, mind, and
soul. May you walk in the wisdom of God and the confidence that God
is not finished with you! Know this: God will do just what He said He
will do.
Now is not the time to give up or in! You are so close
the manifestations of the promises of God in your life. I know, I
know; how many times have you heard that before? Well, I don't care
how many times you've heard it before. This time you need to believe
it! It's is your belief in what God has spoken and promised to you
that will make all the difference this time around.
Many of us have received bad news, and have been
disappointed. Just when we think everything is going just
right—BOOM!—something happens to try and shake our faith, and
make us doubt what God has said. I know. I've been there. I'm there
right now! The devil is whispering. Things have seemingly gone
backwards. But there's a difference between you and I: I am going to
keep believing, and knowing that it ain't over! It ain't over until
God says it's over. And I will rest in His word that whatever He has
spoken to me, that is exactly what is coming to pass. And I will see
in my spirit what the Father has said. I will visualize it, believe,
hold onto it, and prepare for it!
You have a choice before you today. Whatever you decide
right now is going to determine how long you have to wait for the
fruition of the promises of God in your life. You are either going to
choose to believe God and see it in your spirit as done. Or, you are
going to doubt God and believe that there is no hope. The choice is
up to you! Do not allow the enemy to rob you of your sight. DO not
allow him to blind your spirit to the vision that God has given you
concerning your life. You must first be able to see it in your spirit
before it manifests in the natural.
Yes, you have had some setbacks. Yes, it seems at times
that God is far away, as though He has abandoned you. Yes, it seems
as though the enemy is winning. Yes, the situation seems almost
hopeless and impossible. Yes, the wait has been long! But beloved,
you must hold onto your vision. You must hold onto the word of God.
You must know that the circumstances and situations never dictate the
whole truth. It is not an indication that is over. It is a sign that
God is just getting started! Until you hear the Lord say unto you
that it is over, that you should move on—do not give up! Do not
lose the vision!
Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision,
the people perish...”
I am determined, and I encourage you, as well, to be as
Joshua and Caleb and not give up on the promises of God because of
what your natural eyes can see or because of the report of those who
look at the challenges and obstacles as too much to overcome.
No. Be like Joshua and Caleb—tenacious! Believing with
all your heart that you can subdue the land and overtake the enemy
because God is on your side. That, whatever God has promised you, He
will make it come to pass in due season. Don't grow weary in the
wait. Stand firm in what God has spoken.
Galatians 6:9 “And
let us not be weary in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap,
if we faint not.
We are in a race. The finish line is closer than you think. But during this race, there is going to be bumps and rough spots, and some blocks and pits, and many hurdles. Along this race there will be detractors, naysayers, and obstacles that are designed to take you out and have you give up and either turn around, or not go forward, becoming stagnate where you're at. But there are also encouragers and helpers and trainers along this race. They cannot run it for you, but some will run it with you, some will show you where the pitfalls are, some will show you how to overcome the obstacles. Some will be there just to cheer you on. Some to give you a drink of water to refresh you, and some to come and take you by the arm, lifting you up when you feel like your legs are too tired to take another step. And along the sidelines are a host of witnesses that have gone before you and finished the race. They are there to cheer you on and let you know that all you have to do is endure. That, you are already a winner, and all you have to do is follow what God has said, see the finish line ahead, and run the course as He leads you.
Hallelujah! I don't
know about you, but I just encouraged myself all over again! Thank
you Jesus! Beloved, it doesn't matter how rough it gets. It doesn't
matter what it looks like, or what obstacles come to try and prevent
you from moving forward. When God has spoken a thing, that's what it
is! When God has made a promise, He keeps it! We must keep our mind
stayed on Christ. We must speak to ourselves each and every day what
God has spoken to us. We must meditate upon His word day and night.
We cannot allow one ounce of doubt to creep in. Because if we do, it
is like a cancer that quickly spreads and is hard to get rid of! Say
what God says! See what God has spoken to you! You must first see it
in your spirit and believe it before God brings it to fruition!
Believe God: It. Ain't. Over.
I decree that the
spirit of peace and of prosperity has found permanent rest in your
lives: spiritually, physically, emotionally, mentally, socially, and
financially. Know that unless God says a thing is over, it's not
over! Believe on the word of God. Stand upon it. Meditate on it. See
it. Believe it. Prepare for it. God is not a man that He should lie,
nor the son of man that He should repent. Whatever He has spoken, He
is surely bringing it to pass! You are Blessed. Now go...and Be a
Blessing!
©2013. Ruthe
McDonald. All Rights Reserved.
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