Don’t Get Comfortable In The Wilderness

“But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you (James 4:6-7 NIV)

Word of the Day

Beloved, never get comfortable in the wilderness places of your life. And remember, they are not to be considered as places of abandonment or rejection, but as temporary places of residence conducive to experiencing Me in yet undiscovered ways. When you are in the wilderness you find out who I am and who you are. And yes, you will find out who you are not. Identity is forged in the desert in a way it cannot be accomplished any other place.

Unlike Moses, you may not be living in the palace of a king when the call comes and I woo you into the place of tender love and kind words. It is of utmost importance that you not give in to any thoughts planted by the enemy aimed at convincing you I have forsaken you in any way. Do not let him plant these thoughts. Take them captive to the obedience of Christ and embrace the identity I sacrificed My life for. I have not forgotten one promise or one plan I have for you or for your family. As always, My plans for you are for a future and a hope.

The time of the burning bush always comes in some fashion to all who find Me and love Me. Peer daily into the fire of My presence and you will hear My voice calling you, directing you in the way you should go. I know each and every path, hidden or otherwise, necessary for the progression of your journey. Trust Me.

Make no excuses and believe no lies, only submit to Me. Resist the devil and he will flee. Remember, I always back you up in all I ask you to do. Be quick to respond with a heart of complete trust. You see, obedience is the fruit of trust. Trust in My true nature. Trust in My incorruptible, everlasting, enduring, all encompassing and faithful love. The wilderness is not your home. However, it is your launching pad. Get ready…Read Complete Love Letter…

Prayer

Lord, forgive me for ever getting comfortable with status quo in any aspect of my life. I refuse to listen to any lie of the enemy telling me I am abandoned or rejected when the heavens feel like brass. Your ear is always attuned to my voice. It is even attuned to my each and every thought. So many times You have spoken kind, tender-hearted words of love to me when I didn’t deserve them. Your kindness is leading me to complete repentance. I embrace the sacrifice of Your life for me and walk accordingly with my head up because You have lifted it.

I release every promise spoken over me and my family into absolute fulfillment. I put You in remembrance for my own sake, for my own encouragement. I look into Your face with utter abandonment and gaze upon the burning bush of Your heart. May I be consumed by the flame of Your burning passion and be quick to respond, quick to GO!
Reflect and Journal

1. In what ways has the Lord been changing how you see yourself or forging His identity in you through the things you have been experiencing?

1. Take some time to gaze upon Him, to peer into the burning bush of His heart and record the free-flowing stream of His thoughts about you.