“Now” Isn’t Always God’s Best

I was sitting on the couch in silence waiting for my husband when my unspoken discussion on “timing” transpired. 

“Why do we have such a hard time waiting on things?”  I asked God.  An inner voice said, “Because people don’t spend time in My Word.”   

It’s true. We pray and go on our merry way forgetting to spend time with God for encouragement and enrichment, then when our prayers don’t come to pass we question His timing. 

"Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us.  And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God's promises to be fulfilled."  (Romans 15:4 NLT)

The Lord was showing me that if we cannot wait on Him for the small things, we’ll never be able to hold out for the large things He has planned for us.  Being continually in the Word helps with the process while we wait on the promise to come to pass. 

Scriptures tell us that God's Word gives us hope and encouragement as we wait, showing us that there is a purpose for waiting.  God is not withholding His best from His children, but quite the opposite.  He longs to be gracious and show abundant mercy (Daily Favor) to those who wait patiently on His move.

Let us look at some other passages that hold true to the same message.

"... ADONAI is just waiting to show you favor, He will have pity (compassion) on you from on high; for ADONAI is a God of justice; happy are all who wait for Him! (Isaiah 30:18 CJB Complete Jewish Bible)

Instead of being upset, sad or disappointed that things are not going like we expected, we should be happy that we waited for God's best instead of settling for the first thing that comes along.

"And therefore doth wait Jehovah to favour you, and therefore He is exalted to pity you (show compassion), for a God of judgment (is) Jehovah, O the blessedness of all waiting for Him." (Isaiah 30:18 YLT Young's Literal Translation)

While we wait for God's best, scripture teaches that as we do so, the Lord is right with us showing compassion on the situation.  

"... For this reason the Lord is still waiting to show His favor to you so He can show you His marvelous love.  He waits to be gracious to you.  He sits on His throne ready to show mercy (unmerited favor) to you.

For YAHWEH is the Lord of justice, faithful to keep His promises.  Overwhelmed with bliss are all who will entwine their hearts in Him, waiting for Him to help them."  (Isaiah 30:18 TPT The Passion Translation)

God is sitting on His throne excited to move on your behalf. He is lining everything up in your favor so you recieve more than you could have ever asked or even thought!  

"Now to Him who is able to (carry out His purpose and) do superabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think (infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams), according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations forever and ever, Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21 AMP)

God not only wants to give you the best, but give you better than you could ever image or dream.

"Never doubt God's mighty power to work in you and accomplish all this.  He will achieve infinitely more than your greatest request, your most unbelievable dream, and exceed your wildest imagination!  He will outdo them all, for His miraculous power constantly energizes you." (Ephesians 3:20 TPT The Passion Translation)

Reading these passages should encourage us to stay in the Word to find out more of what God has in store for those who love Him and wait patiently on His best.

Here is one more powerful scripture that ties everything together: God's action (commitment to His promises), His favor and how waiting on His best is worth it.

"From of old no one has heard or perceived by the ear, no eye has seen a God besides you, who acts for those who wait for Him." (Isaiah 64:4)

Now read it this way ...

"These amazing things had never been heard of before; You did things never dreamed of!  No one perceived Your greatness.  No eye has ever seen a God like You, who intervenes for those who wait and long for You!" (Isaiah 64:4 TPT The Passion Translation)

Sometimes it seems that if you had to wait one more day for your dreams to come true, you will give up and give in to the pressure of life.  I get it, I've been there - many, many times and still find myself clinging to the promises of God hoping that today will be the day of deliverance!

Wanting things to happen right now may not always be the best for us and we may be tempted to take whatever comes along, knowing it's not what we prayed.  Do not give in to that lie ... God has not forgotten His promises.

Scripture makes it as clear of what God wants to do for those who wait patiently on His best.  He knows how long things are taking and is not worried a bit;  something good is on its way to you!

Friends, if we are to receive the best or bigger blessing of favor for our hopes, dreams or desires, we need to stay in God's Word!  Remain steadfast in faith, and eagerly practice patience waiting for the perfect time to come... because it will!  He promised!

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Faith or Feeling

Do you find that every time you turn on the news or log into social media your emotions go into a tail spin?  You start thinking, "How am I supposed to react to all this?" ... "How is this going to affect/effect my life?" ... "What happens now?"

It is easy to get caught up in all the drama of the world, but that is not the way Christians are to respond to what the world is doing.

The Bible tells us that as believers we are to keep our feeling and emotions in check with the Word of God if we are to have victory over a circumstance.  It’s no wonder “Victory” has been such a challenge. 

When we let what we see override our faith in God’s promises, it cancels out the favor He has sent forward for our triumph.  It’s actually “unspiritual” to let our feelings get out of control, and as if we don’t belong to the Lord at all but are ordinary men/women. 

“You are still worldly (controlled by ordinary impulses, the sinful capacity). For as long as there is jealousy and strife and discord among you, are you not unspiritual, and are you not walking like ordinary men (unchanged by faith)?” (1 Corinthians 3:3 AMP) 

Negative feelings open the door for defeat and will lead us to places we never want to go.  “Feelings” will always be there, but Godly wisdom will help us decide not to follow that path. 

Recently Hubby hurt his left arm, and I began examining his right arm to see if there was a bruise or something to verify his complaint.  As soon as I heard my husband say, “It’s the other arm” it reaffirmed what God was revealing to me.  

So often we are fixated on the “other arm” so to speak.  We focus on the wrong side of the situation and only see what the devil wants us to see, which triggers fear and negative feelings.  

You can have victory over emotions or feelings!

Faith has to disregard what the eye sees and focus on what the heart believes about the Word of God.  Every time I do that the Lord reminds me that “My grace (my unmerited favor and mercy) is sufficient (more than enough) for you (in any situation). 

My grace is sufficient and so is my favor on the situation.  Say it like this: My Favor is sufficient …” (from 2 Corinthians 12:9) 

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Start This Year Renewed

Happy New Year friends!  Are you alreadying setting new goals and proclaiming this year you will get down to business and not stop until your dreams are met?  If that is your mindset I am happy and wish you all the best in following through with your desires.

What about the rest of you?  Maybe last year did not go as planned.  You had plenty of goals, worked toward your vision, yet nothing came the way you thought it would.  I want to encourage you that hope is not lost, but is actually being renewed for greater things than you had imagined.

As we begin the new year let us go back and focus on what Jesus has placed in our hearts, knowing that He is working everything out for our good and His glory.  Forget last year and all the things that did not work out like you hoped. Do not let fear or anxiety be your guide, but stick strongly to the Word of God for final authority no matter what the situation looks like.  

There Are New Beginnings

I believe in new beginnings because that is what God promises, every day,  He gives us fresh, new mercy (unmerited favor) daily - it is already waiting for us before our feet ever touch the floor! 

"Through the LORD's mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not,. They (mercies, unmerited love and favor) are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness." (Lamentatations 3:22-23 NKJV)

Let me get real - God has promises yet to be fulfilled in your life.  Your part is to keep going and trust in His guidance and timing.  Take control over your emotions, which is your flesh!  Force your spirit to rule until your flesh comes in to submission to what the Word of God says.  You can do this.  The Lord has provided all you need to take the next step by faith. 

 
Last year was not a failure, but a learning lesson to see where you stopped believing in Him and trusted emotions and feelings over what God's Word says.  Stop trying to figure everything out and go by the Word alone.  It will cancel out all those roller coaster feelings.

Pressing on Toward the High Calling

There is no denying that I had plenty of stuggles last year and called on the Lord continually for His strengrh, guidance and wisdom to rise up in me to give peace over each situation.  The battle was not easy, but I refused to let the enemy steal what God placed in my heart through His promises despite what I saw or heard in the natural. 

I spent hours each day (and still do) listening to biblical teachings, encouranging messages and motivational (biblical) speakers throughout the day and at times all night.  Continually feeding my spirit on the scriptures as my *weapon, helped me cast down all imaginations that were against what God said in His Word, obeying God by giving no place to the devil's lies. (Ephesians 4:27-30)

"Casting down (all) imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity (take control over) every thought to the obedience of Christ. And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled." (2 Corinthians 10:5-6 NKJV)

(*Ephesians 6:10-18 Armor of God)

The enemy is not going to give up so neither can we.  It will take faith and continual hearing the Word to overcome what the devil is trying to do, but be of good courage, you have already won the battle through Christ - believe it!

Last year God renewed my strength daily, my faith grew stronger gaining fresh insight to who I am through Christ.  No matter what I see, because God is faithful to His Word, I hold fast to my confession (Hebrews 10:23) that by His stripes we (hubby, our pets, others and myself) are healed (1 Peter 2:24).  I have all things through Christ who gives me strength for every situation and He meets every need. (Phil. 4:13,19)

Start This Year Renewed

With fresh manna in my spirit, I am preparing for the best year ever and the journey to be filled with faith and favor over every area of my life.  In doing so I have researched specific scriptures to focus on as I press forward toward the high calling of God in my life. (Free list link below.) I encourage you to do the same with biblical verses that line up according to the vision God has placed in your heart.

Regardless of how things have gone in the past, God has given us new hope and another chance to put His Word to work in our lives.  New mercies and favor are available every single day - take it to heart and run with it!  Expect to see God's hand of Daily Favor!

Do not give up on what God placed in your heart!  Let the Word of God rule over and sustain (Isaiah 46:4b) your life this year no matter the circumstances remaining faithful to Him, then get ready for God to show up and pour out His favor over your life and plans.

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9

Until next time, favored New Year's blessings!

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The Faith Pawn

I have been listening ...  I have also been watching some strange behavior ... that of unbelief, fear, uncertainty and doubt.   Not all of it was from strangers, no indeed.  In fact, it was me.

This week we faced some challenges and as I prepared for them, my stomach felt like it was being shaken and tossed to and fro.  Sure I kept repeating the Word of God over and over outloud and silently, but as we arrived at our destination feelings of doubt and questioning keep resurfacing. 

The individuals standing before me knew the testimony I proclaimed, but was what I feared being clearly displayed in my behavior despite the continual casting down of all imaginations?  Were my actions compromising my confession?

I remembered what I heard evangelist Joyce Meyer say in my early morning faith building teaching session, right before I walked out the door that day.

"It's how we act while we are in trouble that's important.  There's no greater witness than stability; to be the same all the time. That's the greatest witness you can be to a family that's not serving God (or any unbeliever for that matter).  Be happy, be peaceful, be stable. Treat them good."

As we waited for a doctor's report I heard in my spirit "Keep your eyes on Me."  I closed my eyes and it was as if the hand of God reached out and gently turned my head so it faced Him.  Looking in my eyes, in my spirit I heard Him softly say, "Believe Me."

Immediately, the peace that He gave me at the time of salvation rose up within and I was calmed, remained stable, immovable and unshaken.   My thoughts had not been given a voice; only the Word remained and came out of my mouth.  God heard my cries out to Him and was faithful to His Word!

It Is Your Move

Perhaps you can relate to my experience in the challenge in overcoming feelings of fear with faith.  Do not be discouraged.  

The challenges you may face and decisions you have to make are extemely difficult at times and sometimes you may feel your faith is struggling, but do not give in to those emotions by giving them a voice.   Life and death are in the power of the tongue. You determine the outcome by what comes out of your mouth, so speak what you want not what you feel! (Proverbs 18:21 NLT)

This is life, your life, and the devil knows it is not a game, but he will still try to play you!

Where is this coming from and who is directing your life as if your were a game piece to be shuffled all around in directions you did not want to go?

I want to remind you that it does not have to be that way, and this is why.

When it comes to winning in the "game of life" as some people say (over the obstacles that are thrown along our path), you have the upper hand on strategy if you are a believer in Christ Jesus.  

Being crowned with the Righteousness of God is the only "pawn" we need.  Your faith is the "game piece" (pawn).  It has the power to move mountains and move you in position for the favor of God to manifest in your life (at any place, any time, through any situation) if you let it and stay in belief.

Having both knowledge and wisdom found in the scriptures, faith is the most precious game piece you have and you control how it is used - for belief or unbelief.  It is your move!  The devil knows that, do you? 

“Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God. How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out!  (Romans 11:33 NKJV)

If you are still struggling and battling over any challenges that have come, be reminded how God declared that the victory is already yours. That means you are an overcomer and have already won no matter what things look like.  Now take your stand and act like the victor you are through Christ Jesus. 

Lots of life "obstacles" were thrown our way, but through our challenges we smiled, laughed and did not let it get us down.  We are patiently believing God for a good outcome or report over every circumstance.

What is happening in your life that is throwing your game out of whack?  No matter what you are experiencing, God’s grace and mercy will see you through if you remain steadfast in your belief that He is faithful to do His Word.  He will grant abundant, unmerited favor on your life and care for you, giving renewed hope to your spirit and situation. 

"You have granted me life and favor,

and Your care has preserved my spirit."

(Job 10:12 NKJV)  

Never forget your faith is not a pawn piece for the devil to move about at will.  Jesus has defeated the enemy and declared the "game of the wicked" over, proclaiming victory for the children of God.

Remain steadfast in the Word of God, trusting He will work all things out for your good.  Do not let your faith waver on God by giving into fear; remain assured in His promises and be unshaken. Stand your ground by faith and declare I will not be moved!

"If I say, my foot slips, Your  mercy (constant, steadfast unfailing love, faithfulness and favor), O LORD, will hold me up.  In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul." (Psalm 94:18-19 NKJV)

When troubles try to overtake you, proclaim these verses believing the power of God is present and watch His Daily Favor be manifested in your situation!

"I have set the LORD always before me; because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved." (Psalm 16:8 NKJV)

"He only is my rock and my salvation;

He is my defense I shall not be moved (shaken).  (Psalm 62:6 KJV)

"Cast your burden on the LORD,

and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the Righteous to be moved."

(verse  22, but read all of Psalm 55)

"He will not allow your foot to (slip) be moved." (verse 3, but read all of Psalm 121)

"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, firm, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."  (1 Corinthians 15:58 NKJV)

Lord grant me wisdom throughout the day,

and through the trials I will pray,

Your perfect will, in Your perfect way. 

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Until next time, favored blessings on your situation!

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“I will favor you with My wisdom.”

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