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By Mary Lindow
“Let the wise listen and
add to their learning,
And let the discerning
get guidance.”
Proverbs 1:5
DISTURBING DAYS
It doesn’t take a genius
mind to know that we are in some terrible times here in the earth! Wars wars
and more threats of wars! Economic pressures, ungodly rulers, missiles aimed
and ready to blow up other countries, child abductions and murders are on the
rise and we have had odd and bizarre weather patterns! And these events all can
occur in just one week’s worth of change!
I hear the Holy Spirit
bringing a clear word of comfort and help to His people who have ears to hear
what He is saying to them. Those that are determined to follow the voice of the
Good Shepherd and not strange voices.
John 10:5
And a stranger will they not follow,
But will flee from him:
For they know not the voice of strangers.
HEARTS OF BROKENNESS
The days have seemingly
turned darker, uncertain, and frenzied as media reporters shell out the hyped
newscasts of doom and despair. And although much of what is being reported may
be actually happening, it is intentionally ratcheted up to keep viewing polls
well oiled and operating.
All of the noise
pollution and the droning voices of the media personalities can weary and weigh
down the heart of those who have a compassionate and sensitive spirit or
heart. And. Often through all of the
pressure filled “minute by minute live” reporting, people can become restless
and fearful, anxiety ridden, and heavy laden with so much hitting them.
Proverbs
12:25
Anxiety
in a man's heart weighs it down,
But
a good word makes it glad.
IT IS A CRAZY WORLD WE
LIVE IN AND IT’S NOT GOING TO GET EASIER AS CORRUPTION AND WICKEDNESS CONTINUE
TO PLAY TOGETHER!
WHAT CAN WE DO?
Although we are not to be
totally ignorant of what is occurring around us and live in recluse
mentalities, the Lord does have a greater plan and focus for us during such
tough times.
You and I as children of
God will never really feel at home here on planet Earth. We have been Divinely
implanted with a spiritual device deep in our spirits that longs for the “Home
of Heaven”.
No more tears, no more
night, no more longing to fully be-long! We have been walking a pathway of
preparation, each of us in different stages of our lives, to transition from
this decaying world and body into a heavenly place of resurrection and eternal
abundant life.
It’s the living here now
that is so like rough grit sandpaper to our nerve endings!
2 Timothy 4:18
The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack
And will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom.
To him be glory for ever and ever
Psalm 61:3
For You have been a shelter and a refuge for me,
A strong tower against the adversary.
We are in much need of a
directional adjustment as believers right now, a redirecting of the compass, as
the world turns itself upside down with malice, dictatorships, and political
posturing.
We need to be certain
that nothing of the world and its behaviors is hidden in our own hearts. We
must hear that Magnetic pulling voice of the Holy Spirit, and obey it without
turning left or right.
Deuteronomy 5:32
So be
careful to do what the LORD your God has commanded you;
Do not turn aside to the right or to the left.
The Spirit of the Lord is
calling out to His people in this very very serious and crucial moment to allow
Him your ears that hear and your eyes that see to discern where the compass for
your soul is located! It points to a dwelling place of Divine Rest and Protection.
There is a hidden deep
place of safety only revealed to those of pure motive and clean hands.
THE LORD IS CALLING OUT
TO YOU AND I
“Come to Me! Run to Me! I
know that you are heavily burdened by all of the concentrated pressures
mounting around you. Run to the Dwelling
place of Divine Rest and Protection! It
will require you laying down the things that so easily set you off and get you
weighed down with concern and anxiety.
1 Peter 5:7
Casting the whole of your cares
All your anxieties,
All your worries,
All your concerns,
Once and for all on Him.
For He cares for you affectionately and cares about you
watchfully.
Come to the simple place. Huddle into the shadow of My Wings
for,
I AM the Refuge for the child that heeds My voice and runs to
Me, abandoning self made plans for protection and self-preservation.
I AM your shield,
I AM your Fortress.
But you must come to the Refuge with no agenda in your heart or
a Message on your lips. You come to the Resting Place of Safety from the Storm
to WAIT, Ponder, Rest and rethink your Life call.”
Psalm 5:11
But let all who take refuge in you be glad;
Let them ever sing for joy.
Spread your protection over them,
That those who love your name may rejoice in you.
CONTINUAL SAFETY
When we walk in the way
of surrender and tenderness with our ears attuned to the still small voice of
God, we actually walk in the Overshadowing safety of the Presence of God. Training our spiritual ears to hear the voice
of the Father is a lifetime guarantee of knowing when the storms or troubles
will arise and is a promise for direction to a place of Divine Protection and
direction whenever needed.
Psalm 16:9
Therefore my heart is glad
And my tongue rejoices;
My body also will rest secure
Rest Child of God. REST!
It is the hardest thing
for the mind and body to do! Learning to rest when the world is screaming at a
fevered pitch, “WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO
NOW” is a hard-learned yet reachable discipline if we will lean into it and
ask for God’s help.
Hear the Voice of God calling
you to enter into His rest. It is a place of pleasant simplicity and
uncluttered doctrine. His Presence silences all of the noise of the day and
noise of the Head.
HIS PRESENCE IS A REFUGE
FOR THE WEARY
Dear child of God! There is no judgment or shame there.
It is a restful place of
learning to take up an easy yoke and a light burden.
Perhaps right now…. as
you listen to this audio podcast or read this, you might just sit back
and “Enter in to the Refuge of God”.
Lay down the weight of worry
and frustration. The anger at life all bottled up in rage and gloom! All you need to take with you into the
shelter is a willing heart. Ready to trust the Divine Protector and Provider.
Enter…
…Into His Rest.
Psalm 33:22
May your unfailing love rest upon us,
O LORD, even as we put our hope in you.
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