October 22, 2023
Psalm 147:3
He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds
I was led to watch this word given by Dr. Matthew Stevenson which he released at his annual World Changers Summit back in 2019. The title was “I Hid It. The teaching was based on Matthew 25:1-30 where Jesus taught about Readiness and Stewardship which taught his followers that we must stay waiting on the Lord and be willing to use the gifts that God gave us to help set his people free with his word which is truth from the lies that wicked one.
The parable that was spoken of was on the ten virgins, but something happened as I was reading verse 8 I heard God say share anyway. When I heard that my mind started to wonder just why the 5 virgins were not ready.
Matthew 25: 8
The foolish said unto the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.
When my son first died as much as I knew to pray and seek God’s face, to be honest, I didn’t have it in me, nor did I want to at times. And this wasn’t because I blamed God but because I had just taken an unexcepted hit.
Now, I know we all think we know everything at times, and some might even say they were busy entertaining things that they should’ve been but what if that wasn’t the case? What if while waiting something unexpected happened causing them to turn to self which sometimes blocks us from hearing the voice of God and sometimes amplifies the voice of the wicked one? Does this mean that we leave them to their demise withholding the word of truth? Does this mean that we stop reaching out with phone calls or texts when they respond in a way that is not pleasing to us perhaps even not praying for them? It is very easy to say if I were them I would do this and that; I too can say I have and will probably be that person again but trust me when I say God has been teaching me on this road of healing that we need have grace for ourselves, but more for other people #dontstopreachingout
Genesis 50:20
You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.
It is only because of God’s mercy and grace that I am still standing and able to share this word. The Death of Joshua wanted to destroy me, but God sent his son to the cross for this very situation, and even while walking through the valley of the shadow of death Psalm 23:4 I can still rejoice and say that I have life and life more abundantly John 10:10.
I started writing about this journey almost two years ago; Not wanting to write out of fear of sharing my feelings but what God spoke to me one night was that my vulnerability is a weapon and that the devil is a liar. He knows what fruit would be produced by sharing; Satan knows that there is a way to heal and have a glorious life after experiencing a traumatic event and his name is King Jesus. Healing is available not only from sickness but, from everything the enemy would like to use to deplete us.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
What God has taught me since the beginning of this journey is that releasing your feelings positively is detrimental to the healing process. He spoke to me last year that my vulnerability is a weapon, actually a strength that the world teaches is a weakness. Many people are wandering around in search of a physician not realizing that the same healer that met the lady at the well in John 4 is still available to meet us now. I hear the Lord say ask them if they still believe that healing is available through my son King Jesus.
Revelation 21:4
He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.”
Proverbs 4:20-22
My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words.
21 Don’t lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart,
22 for they bring life to those who find them, and healing to their whole body.
I know when my son died I felt like time had stopped for me, but nothing stopped the devil is a liar. Matthew 4:16 The people which sat in darkness saw great light: and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up. I pray in the name of Jesus that your light springs up allowing God’s truth to heal you. I pray that this word will encourage you to keep on truth God no matter what the road looks like.
The song of the week is Covenant Keeping God sung by All Nations Worship Assembly
Love,
The Carpenters Mother