It's Not What You Think
Imagine a boxing match;
there is an order in the sport as there is an order in the kingdom of GOD. GOD
is in control of the match (which represents our lives). Until that bell rings
we cannot meet; come in contact with or deal with our opponent. In this
instance our opponent will actually be a promise we are waiting for.
Let’s go back before
the match. A boxer’s manager sets up the match, for us this is GOD telling us
the promises HE has for us. So in preparation of the match what do we do? We
study and practice. We study the opponent; so if GOD tells us HE has the
promise for a family etc. we should be studying the dynamics of a family, the
purpose of family and even review some do’s and don’ts. One do could be praying
for your future family. We also prepare for the match. Preparing could be to
start budgeting and learning how to save and even plan family trips. As the date and time approaches GOD our
manager, will continue to help us prep for the meet up. Once we’re in the ring it’s
not time yet but we are closer than before. Our spirits are leaping the
adrenaline is pumping because we are going through the motions. Don’t worry I
will definitely give Biblical reference. It isn’t until the bell sounds that we
can truly encounter that opponent, that thing, that promise that GOD has for
us.
In Joshua 6 we read how GOD carefully
instructed Joshua to take on Jericho. Suppose Joshua didn’t follow GOD’s order,
suppose he decided he didn’t want to walk around the city 7 times on the 7th
day. Imagine if we went after our opponent in the ring before the bell went
off; we would disqualify ourselves or get penalty points. My point is: wait
until GOD says now to meet your promise face to face. Know that HE is on your
side. In the time of wait prepare and study, Joshua and the people weren’t
sitting around prior just waiting, they were preparing. Our preparation maybe
different from theirs and one another, let GOD lead you into it, but we all
must prepare. Read Joshua 6 for yourself and see their preparation before day
7, see how they marched around the city walls and worshiped GOD. Whether we realize it or not, worship is a form of fighting spiritually; it sets the atmosphere and prepares the way for the KING of kings and LORD of lords to enter and move. Stay Blessed!