Sunday, July 20, 2014

"Kill The Fear, Resurrect The Vision"

Reflections4Life July 20, 2014
Kill The Fear, Resurrect The Vision”
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” John 10:10 (NASB)
Scripture Contemplation: Proverbs 29; Jeremiah 29; Ezekiel 37; Habakkuk 2; 1 Peter 5...

Have you ever felt that, all you ever wanted may never come to pass? That, the dreams and visions you carried for so long are not going to happen? Or, that they died after much pain, suffering, trials, and hardships? Life's journey can throw some curve balls at us; a few of them hitting us and knocking us down. As a result some of us give up on our visions. We lose hope. We may even feel there is nothing more to do. Never give up. Not as long as you believe in the Father. He says, it's time to kill the fear and resurrect the vision.
I declare and decree that this week's Reflections will be a continued source of encouragement and inspiration for your heart, mind, and soul. Though you may have experienced disappointment in your life; delays in your dreams; do not lose hope. Have faith and know that whatever God has declared for your life will certainly come to pass. Allow God annihilate the fear and to resurrect the vision. Trust Him with your all.
In life we may have to start over several times before we get something right and achieve the success we desire and have envisioned. Too many give up to soon walking around with a defeated spirit, and a negative mindset. They become pessimistic about life and the circumstances surrounding them. What it really is, is fear. Fear has come in and replaced hope, slowly blocking out the vision; killing expectations and the vision that once gave life, determination and purpose to their lives.
Beloveds, I have been there. And it wasn't too long ago. Even as I write this Reflection this morning, I am pulling down strongholds and denouncing the lies of the enemy. There is a battle going on in my mind and body. Yet, because of my relationship with the Father, I have already been declared the winner. Even though the battle ensues, in my heart and spirit, I know that all that God has ordained for me shall come to pass. It doesn't matter what it appears to be. It doesn't matter what others say or think. What matters is what God has spoken, and what I truly believe in my heart and soul.
If one searches out the reasons for their struggle and the ensuing battle in their mind, they will find fear. Fear is one of the enemy's favorite weapons. The fear is real. And it can grip one so strongly until it suffocates their faith and snuffs out their vision.
Many know the well-known acronym for fear: False Evidence Appearing Real. Although one knows this, and understands the machinations of the enemy, many still will fall victim to fear's debilitating stronghold; allowing it to cripple them and kill the vision they've held and believed in for so long.
It is time to kill the fear once and for all, and resurrect the vision. The enemy's playtime is over! God has commissioned us to live an abundant life. To, carry out His will upon this earth. To, reach out to the lost, and to take care of those who are in need. It is time to live an abundant life, and have it be on earth as it is in heaven.
This cannot be done operating from a spirit of fear. And it cannot be accomplished by those who have lost hope. Without hope, faith is crippled. And without faith, the vision cannot and will not come to pass. For too long we have allowed the enemy to have reign over our thoughts and sneak his tentacles into our hearts where he has held a choke-hold, keeping us bound from living the life that God has ordained for us. I can attest to this. And enough is enough!
We need to remind ourselves daily of the authority that God has given us. We must learn to walk in the spirit. To, walk by faith and not by sight. Sometimes we slip, and we allow circumstances to scare us. But we must get a hold of ourselves, and have a made up and determined mind to do what God has said, and believe in what He has already declared and decreed concerning our lives.
Luke 10:18-20 The Message (MSG) Jesus said, “I know. I saw Satan fall, a bolt of lightning out of the sky. See what I’ve given you? Safe passage as you walk on snakes and scorpions, and protection from every assault of the Enemy. No one can put a hand on you. All the same, the great triumph is not in your authority over evil, but in God’s authority over you and presence with you. Not what you do for God but what God does for you—that’s the agenda for rejoicing.”
2 Timothy 1:7 (KJ21) “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
Jeremiah 29:11 (MSG) “I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.”
Habakkuk 2:2 (MSG) And then God answered: “Write this. Write what you see. Write it out in big block letters so that it can be read on the run. This vision-message is a witness pointing to what’s coming. It aches for the coming—it can hardly wait! And it doesn’t lie. If it seems slow in coming, wait. It’s on its way. It will come right on time”
Proverbs 29:18 (KJ21) “Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.”
God certainly does have a plan for our lives. I maintain that life is a journey that is meant to be lived. And part of that living entails ups and downs, triumphs and defeat, happiness and mourning, peace and war. Throughout our life's journey we will experience many things. We will encounter a host of things we may feel we will never make it through. However, when you know God; when you are in an intimate relationship with the Father, the journey itself may not become any easier, but it becomes easier to bear. The encounters upon the journey will no longer destroy you, but strengthen you and add to your resolve, catapulting you to the place where God has ordained.
The journey of our lives will be filled with many lessons and tests to which God has all the answers, and will reveal to you if you do not give up or succumb to the vile tactics of the enemy. There will be pitfalls and ditches, and storms. There will be unexpected detours and some less than savory people. But there will also be love, kindness and mercy. There will be good people, sunshine, and rest along the way. It is just a matter of following God's instructions, holding onto faith, and keeping the vision at the forefront. Maintain focus. Fear will appear. But you must know and remember, that God has already given you power over fear, and the ability to overcome every obstacle, and His name is, Jesus. With Him, you can never lose.
I decree that the spirit of peace and prosperity has found permanent rest in your lives. All fear is defeated when you declare and decree what God has spoken over you. It's time for every fear to die, so that your vision may be resurrected. God made you a promise, now you must choose to believe it and walk in it. Forget about what things look like, and hold onto what the Father has said. The word of God trumps everything else. No matter what it may appear to be. God cannot lie. Believe. You are Blessed. Now go...and Be a Blessing!
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