Be built up in the bounty of the banquet…
“The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, Slow to anger and great in mercy. The Lord is good to all, And His tender mercies are over all His works. All Your works shall praise You, O Lord, And Your saints shall bless You.”
Psalms 145:8-10 NKJV
Thoughtfully Holy Spirit began to impress a new perspective over my eyes this past week. This reorienting led to a repositioning. While the enemies’ voice rants loudly spouting lies and slander, threatening and seeking permission to dominate God’s people with his ominous smoke cloud of oppression the silent magnificence of God’s resplendent creation spreads across the landscape as life and His glorious artwork breaks forth in every direction even from tiny cracks in the sidewalk. The sight of glory overpowers the voice of slander! If you close your ears to the lies of the enemy your eyes will behold the majesty that still carpets the entire earth in splendor. God’s presence here with us is massive and all encompassing. Heaven is here! The symphony of the sounds of nature accompanied by the echoing of the plans of God being whispered in the spirit all around you are sufficient to embolden you to stand strong in overflowing faith for what is to come!
“The Lord preserves all who love Him, But all the wicked He will destroy. My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord, And all flesh shall bless His holy name Forever and ever.”
Psalms 145:20-21 NKJV
Early in the week I began hear the lyrics of classic Christmas songs in my spirit accompanied by a thick rush of the joy of the holidays! During a simple gathering with my parents and children for lunch one afternoon my spirit began to surge with a longing to celebrate the holidays. I almost pulled out my Christmas tree!
Celebration and Kingdom joy are spiritual war patterns powerfully depicted throughout scripture particularly during times when the hand of God moved over His people bringing them to a place of conquest.
Esther hosted two banquets which lead to the deliverance of her entire nation! Israel worshipped God at the walls of Jericho and the Lord gave them the city! This was only the beginning of many conquests for Israel.
As families gather in unity our holiday seasons including celebrations of birthdays and other special events will be especially rich this year. There will be a massive Heavenly accompaniment in attendance celebrating in your midst as though carrying your family.
“But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,”
Jude 1:20 NKJV
Resoundingly this command of God continues to echo in the spirit around me today. This is the call of God on your life for this day and time. Pull yourself up to the table of the Lord and be built up in the bounty of the banquet.
Celebrate! Warrior Men and Women we all are! It’s time to step up in Christ and walk in Paradise.
Ezekiel 36:11 “…and ye shall know that I Am the Lord.”
Merry Christmas 🙂 I’m almost done shopping for my 20+ list of awesome kids. Feels so good 🙂
The Joy is here! I’ve been decorating for Christmas for several weeks! So much fun and it reflects Jesus , his Birth and as Christian’s we have Joy in the midst of difficulties !!