My Vital Need

As I went into my time with Jesus tonight, my heart was longing for a Word that would speak right away, and right to the place I was inside. 

I have a lot on my heart these days.  For the days to come, as we continue to move forward in the times of the end, will be changing.  As a momma, that causes my heart to wrestle.  And admittedly, wrestle with that which I refuse to make any agreements with-

Fear.

But, at the same time, I must strengthen myself in the Lord. 

I must present my fear before His Word, and strengthen my spirit within, to the truths that I know, that my soul might have no pull over me. 

The mind, will and emotions = Soul. 

Fear or faith--- both require a choice.  I either choose to move in fear, and therefore, empower it in my life.... or choose, faith.  Empowering His Kingdom and the things of  Christ Jesus to come forth in my life. 

What we make agreement with, we empower. 

My Spirit = my conscience, communion, and wisdom.  This is the place where the Lord Jesus, resides.  As my spirit is strengthened by His Spirit, through His Word, or simply spending time in communion of with Him, my choices are far more likely to lead from His Spirit within me, rather than my soul.  I walk then in a place of wisdom, strength, and in a communion of His presence.  His felt presence.  But it is in a moment of choice, that I have to choose- fear or faith.  Any choice for that matter, is met in that moment of choice... and what I spend my agreements on, will have a lot to do with what leads me. 

Personally, being in a time of worship, prayer, reading His Word, be it amongst nature I might do these things, or in the midst of the chaos around me... when I set my gaze upon Him, inquiring of Him... asking Him for strengthening, He is so faithful to do this. 

As with any relationship, when we inquire to -know- that person, and begin to unfold the layers of their innermost parts...intimacy is developed, at a level that goes deeper than just the soul.  We begin to commune with their heart.  We resonate with their very spirit. 

But to have this with the almighty Creator and God of the Universe, in Christ Jesus... well, that is another writing for another time. 

I will say this... there is no other romance or relationship, like it.

 

Tonight... I sat listening to some very moving instrumental music, decompressing.  That place where the weight of thoughts in my soul, needed washed by the renewing and strengthening in my spirit. 

 


As I was going to open the Word of God, the Bible, I wanted His word to speak in this moment, intimately and precisely to this place I have been wrestling with.  In a way that said, "I know you.. and I know what you need right now, in this moment."

And that is exactly what I was given.   Literally!  I opened my Bible, and underlined in orange marker pen, is Psalm 27.  Since it was completely underlined, I began to read it.  The first line grabbed me right away.  For it is all about fear, the enemies and wickedness of men coming against David.  But that is not all it is about.  No!  It is about the beauty and intimacy, the faithfulness, Glory and power of our Lord, in the midst of war and fear.  When a man aligns his spirit with The Spirit of the Living God, what can happen.

He is so faithful!

And so I share it with you. 

Psalm 27

[A Psalm] of David.

¹ The Lord is my Light and my Salvation—whom shall I fear or dread? The Lord is the Refuge and Stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?

² When the wicked, even my enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.

³ Though a host encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, [even then] in this will I be confident.

⁴ One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek, inquire for, and [insistently] require: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord [in His presence] all the days of my life, to behold and gaze upon the beauty [the sweet attractiveness and the delightful loveliness] of the Lord and to meditate, consider, and inquire in His temple.

⁵ For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; in the secret place of His tent will He hide me; He will set me high upon a rock.

⁶ And now shall my head be lifted up above my enemies round about me; in His tent I will offer sacrifices and shouting of joy; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.

⁷ Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud; have mercy and be gracious to me and answer me!

⁸ You have said, Seek My face [inquire for and require My presence as your vital need]. My heart says to You, Your face (Your presence), Lord, will I seek, inquire for, and require [of necessity and on the authority of Your Word].

⁹ Hide not Your face from me; turn not Your servant away in anger, You Who have been my help! Cast me not off, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation!

¹⁰ Although my father and my mother have forsaken me, yet the Lord will take me up [adopt me as His child].

¹¹ Teach me Your way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain and even path because of my enemies [those who lie in wait for me].

¹² Give me not up to the will of my adversaries, for false witnesses have risen up against me; they breathe out cruelty and violence.

¹³ [What, what would have become of me] had I not believed that I would see the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living!

¹⁴ Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring. Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord.