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Psalm 49:8, 15 “ For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever . . . But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah.”
Beloved,
Jesus is the center of your life. His blood purchased you from the grave, and gave you breath. His redemption breaks you free of earth’s grasp. The world’s hold on you is broken by Christ’s death and resurrection. The Cross redirects the course of mighty rivers, bringing life into dark places and restoring what the enemy has stolen. We are a grateful bride, who waits for her wedding day without shame, but made pure in His sight. Our dirty garments have been washed and are made immaculate white, brilliantly illuminating the world with light brighter than ten thousand suns. Praise God in the midst of waiting for His return, know that while we are here we must be about the Father’s business. We are called to be a reflection of His son Jesus, walking these lands carrying the gospel of Peace.
Preach in austere places where the Word has not been released. Do not think that others will speak the truth, while you have it buried in your heart like a secret treasure. Break forth like the dawn, let righteousness be released into lives that are dying. You are a beacon on a hill, caught up in the midst of strife. Bring peace, bring rest, and bring the love for a brother or sister who has been rejected, abandoned, or orphaned from their family. Trust in His promises. Let the Lord be in control of your steps and ask Holy Spirit to guide your steps. Break free of those things that keep you bound. Clap your hands in the Sanctuary as you break agreement with addictions, from the sexual immoral things, from curses that hold no weight in the Kingdom of God.
Burn and be consumed with His love. Let their be no other husband that takes His place, for Christ looks at you as His bride. Be lifted up for all to see with a testimony that saves countless lives. Ensure you carve out time each day to spend in the quiet, the still place, where His word is living and life giving. He will speak to you there, bringing encouragement. He will build you up in Him. Let His words become like rain, that saturates your being. Trust this promise, where His promises are yes and amen. Open up homes around you that become churches filled with the Word and Christ is the priest. Call out to Him in intercession, pray without ceasing. It is a place of honor, this seat in the heavens. You have been given authority over the darkness. Exalt the King in the midst of every struggle, for He is the Lord of the harvest.
He shall receive you into His presence. His scepter leans in your direction and He calls you to His side. Know that your position is at a table prepared in the presence of your enemies. You will be fed with the bread and the wine, the body and the blood of the Lamb. It is this communion that restores all things, bringing peace into your heart. You are the mouth piece shouting from the roof tops, “Redemption of your people is at hand!” You have prayed continually for brothers and sisters, friends and family, and even for those that you have never met. He draws near in the middle of those moments, allowing His love to consume you and make you like new. Be full of courage in these moments, like John the Baptist, with a boldness to speak the truth.
