Year of War
I was coming home from spending the holiday's with my parents in Detroit. The trip home was uneventful compared with the drive there through a blizzard. It was raining, but traffic on I 94 was moving right along until I was in Indiana near I 65. It took over an hour to go less than three miles. Needless to say, I was frustrated. So close to home, yet so far away. Three lanes were narrowing down to one, and the woman in the car in front of me was letting in every car and truck who wanted to cut in. In fact, she pretty much just parked the car and waited for everyone to cut in front of her. When I counted 64 vehicles mostly big trucks...I started to lose it. I drove right up on her bumber and made motions with my hands which meant...well...you can imagine. But she paid no attention. Now I'd have liked to be like this woman, generous to every big rig on 94, but I was tired, and getting more frustrated by the moment. I was about to lose it all together (I now understand a little bit about road rage) when I decided I had a choice. Lose my salvation or keep it. I decided my salvation was more important, so I put on praise and worship music and decided just to praise God. In that moment God spoke to me and gave me a prophet word for our church that I wrote down so I wouldn't forget. When you are parked on the expressway you can do that. I want to share it with you. Oh and by the way...the traffic backup? It was caused by them filling in pot holes in the rain on a Saturday afternoon. It was so good that I was in the presence of God by that time. I hope you receive something from the word, or at least from my experience. We always have a choice!When you’re stuck and can’t seem to move forward
When you’re in the desert and your soul feels dryWhen you’re in need financially, emotionally, physically or spiritually
When you’re confused and flooded with doubtsWhen you’re in the fire of trial and difficulty
When you’re inundated with painWhen you’re in the battle and victory is yet to comePraise, rejoice, and declare…God’s promises to you.
This is the war, and this is how you fight. Praise when you feel like crying, acting out, lashing out, or dropping out. This is the year of battle. This is the year of war.
You gotta learn to stand. You gotta learn to fight. You gotta learn to say no to your senses and YES to God’s word. Because this is also the year of victory, like none you’ve ever seen. You can’t have victory without first a battle, so fight in praise! As Moses stood still and lifted the rod and God split the red sea, you need to stand still and lift your praise as God brings the victory.
And if you’re in the good season, or favor and provision…the same applies…Praise, rejoice, and declare…join ranks with your brothers and sisters and fight for them, for this church, our nation and world in praise!
posted by pastorc @ 3:33 PM
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