Stand and Watch

Stand and Watch

The Lord has blessed with an awesome week. His presence and grace has moved me. I am so humbled by His constant presence and love.

This season of victory and revelation has strengthened all who believe and trust in His purpose.

When we focus our minds, our hearts, and our efforts, on His purpose for our lives. Things will change.

There will be a progressive movement in your life to establish influence in your world, and to help you embrace the awesome plan of God for you.

I want to thank everyone for your love and support. It is humbling to move forward with you all, in the greatness of God.

I want to share some thoughts titled “Stand and Watch”

Psalms 46:1-11

1 God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change And though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea;
3 Though its waters roar and foam, Though the mountains quake at its swelling pride. Selah.

4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, The holy dwelling places of the Most High.
5 God is in the midst of her, she will not be moved;
God will help her when morning dawns.
6 The nations made an uproar, the kingdoms tottered;
He raised His voice, the earth melted.
7 The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah.

8 Come, behold the works of the Lord, Who has wrought desolations in the earth.
9 He makes wars to cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; He burns the chariots with fire.
10 “Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

11 The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah.

This Psalm was written by the sons of Korah. It is a Psalm of Consolation. Written when Israel was facing a very destructive enemy. They were consoled by the thought of God’s might and protection. God has the ability to shatter all the weapons the enemy can form against them.

There is a general consensus that the enemy they were facing was, Sennacherib. He was a ruthless and cruel leader of the Assyrians.

This Psalm speaks of God being accessible. It speaks of His grace and love for His people. It has a prophetic word for the destruction of their enemies. With a constant assurance that God is with them.

With all of this I want to focus on verse 10.

Psalms 46:10

“Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

Amplified

“Be still and know (recognize, understand) that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations! I will be exalted in the earth.”

The phrase cease striving, or be still, simply means, “relax or let go”

God is saying I have to do this one Myself. What about Paul telling us we are fellow workers with God.

1 Corinthians 3:9

For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.

Hear this. Israel was in a no win without the Father. There are things throughout history, and even our lives that would be impossible for us.

“In these times man must stand detached, and all must be left to the hand of Almighty God.”

In 2 Chronicles Judah had been invaded by three different groups. The Prophet Jahaziel heard from the Lord, and said this.

2 Chronicles 20:17

You need not fight in this battle; station yourselves, stand and see the salvation of the Lord on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem.’ Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out to face them, for the Lord is with you.”

Moses had a similar word for the people.

Exodus 14:13-14

13 But Moses said to the people, “Do not fear! Stand by and see the salvation of the Lord which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you will never see them again forever.

14 The Lord will fight for you while you keep silent.”

In Jeremiah 15 God was very angry with His people. For 14 verses He revealed His anger, and His plans for their destruction.

“In verse 15, Jeremiah began to pray.”

He spoke of his faithfulness, and innocence. Even the prophet had issues that must be dealt with.

Jeremiah 15:19-21

19 Therefore, thus says the Lord, “If you return, then I will restore you—Before Me you will stand; And if you extract the precious from the worthless, You will become My spokesman. They for their part may turn to you, But as for you, you must not turn to them.
20 “Then I will make you to this people A fortified wall of bronze; And though they fight against you, They will not prevail over you; For I am with you to save you And deliver you,” declares the Lord.
21 “So I will deliver you from the hand of the wicked,
And I will redeem you from the grasp of the violent.”

This sentence interested me from v19. “And if you extract the precious from the worthless, You will become My spokesman.”

Extract, “to go out, come out, exit. Precious, “valuable, prized, weighty, splendid, highly valued.” Worthless, “vile, insignificant.”

“God is speaking to Jeremiah’s thoughts and speech.”

Your speech and your character make you relevant. Jeremiah had lost His influence from complaining about God’s people. God said He would restore Jeremiah if he would look beyond the junk, and see the value.

Paul said this to three different churches.

Romans 14:19

So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another.

Colossians 4:6

Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.

To fully embrace the character traits expected of us we must have a review from time to time. Reviewing our thoughts and our words.

Do they honor God?

Do they speak of faith?

Do our words and our thoughts bring light and salt to our world?

Blessings to all, and I pray you have a great week.

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