In the Waiting: Receive Redemption

God has spoken so clearly two profound truths this week. Both in regards to the voices that creep in during times of waiting. One voice we hear profoundly in the waiting is condemnation. The enemy delights in feeding us an endless, persistent diet of reminders of the past. Nothing can so easily plunge a believer into the darkness as hearing the whispers declare that our past dictates the future; there is no redemption; no grace for our mistakes and sin. In this darkness, hope for the future cannot dwell and seeing the light appears impossible. We must practice in the dark what we have learned in the light.

My son, do not forget my teaching,
but let your heart keep my commandments...
    and peace they will add to you.

 Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you;
    bind them around your neck;
    write them on the tablet of your heart.

 

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
    and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
    and he will make straight your paths.
Be not wise in your own eyes;fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.
It will be healing to your flesh    and refreshment to your bones.

(Proverbs 3:3-8)

Knowing God's word and having scripture imprinted on our hearts and minds helps us turn away from the evil dialogue and will bring peace, healing and refreshment! Child of God fix your eyes on the unseen and know that there is no place the grace of God cannot cover! Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1) if you have  declared "with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.  For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.” (Romans 10:9-11) and take heart your transgressions have been removed as far as the east is from the west.
 
Casting Crowns: East from the West
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyoVJfADlwo

Press on and fight the good fight! It's just the dark before the morning! Hold on to the truth that God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us. (Ephesians 3:20 MSG)

Josh Wilson: Before the Morning
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=New8i_eX3x8
In order to receive his grace and peace we have to unpack all the burdens we have carried for far too long and lay them all out on the alter at the Father's feet. Then and only then can he heal, restore, refresh, and renew our hope for the future.

Casting Crowns: At Your Feet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT6lFcM-Fv8

My beloved, I proclaim redemption, freedom, and peace in your waiting!

Blessings,
Jasmine