Wait it out on, the Rock that Never Fails.

What's your first response when faced with challenges? I often react with a sigh and spiral into a cycle of despair, getting stuck in a rut. However, that's not the response we should have. David's experience in Psalm 62 teaches us a better way. When faced with adversity, David chose to wait upon God, who is his Rock and Salvation.

Psalm 62:1-2, 5-7 AMP says:

"For God alone my soul waits in silence; from Him comes my salvation. He only is my Rock and my Salvation, my Defense and my Fortress, I shall not be greatly moved."

"My soul, wait only upon God and silently..."

"He only is my Rock and my Salvation; He is my Defense and my Fortress, I shall not be moved."

"With God rests my salvation and my glory; He is my Rock of unyielding strength and impenetrable hardness, and my refuge is in God!"

Would you choose to wait on God when:

- You can't figure out the solution?

- You're unsure what the problem is?

- You've tried everything, but it's still not working?

How would you wait? I often find myself waiting while complaining, tearful, and overwhelmed. But I've learned that focusing on God's faithfulness helps me see His power and sovereignty.

God can be your refuge, and He wants to be. Instead of seeking something extraordinary to fill the void, remember that we're allowed to wait on God – not in vain, but with expectation, knowing He's our salvation and rewards us according to our works.

Today choose to wait it out on the rock that never fails. 

Stay Revived!

Trusting God

Some time ago, I asked someone, "How do you rely on God when your present reality does not reflect the word, He has spoken to you? How do you respond to the calling on your life when it feels as though you are stuck in a cycle of repetition?

In times like these, God is calling us to rely on Him. When God gives us His word, He is not focused on our present circumstances or past experiences, but on what He intends to do. There is a version of us that God knows, and He wants us to trust Him. However, for this plan to become a reality, we must align ourselves with His will. He desires to strip us of everything that is not of Him and bring us to a place of total dependence on Him.

The Bible reminds us in Matthew 28:20, "Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world." God knows we will face fear, yet He continuously reassures us to "fear not."

He understands that there will be times we doubt, but He still says, "Fear not." I remember a time when I prayed to the Lord for something, and for four years, I waited. I knew He was going to do it because He had given me His word through a vision and confirmed it through His written word. I held onto those promises, yet there were times when I looked for ways to use my logic to explain the situation. Even then, I knew He had spoken, and I had to trust that He would fulfill His word. He is calling us to trust Him — trust Him with all our hearts, trust Him through all uncertainties. God's plans are beyond our human understanding, but He desires for us to invite Him into the midst of our doubts and fears.

We often find ourselves shaken by external circumstances, even after hearing from God both personally and through His word. The future is real, but it only comes to those who are willing to step into God's purpose and trust Him completely. We must open ourselves to God, allowing Him to take charge and guide us in fulfilling His plans for our lives. As our Father, He desires to bring His purposes to fruition in us.

It is not about what we have or who we are, but about who God is and what He intends to do. We must be vulnerable enough to trust the vision God has given us and to work intentionally towards it, knowing that He will bring it to pass.

In Christ, there is a reality far beyond our own understanding. When we truly rely on God, He begins to reveal to us the chapters and paragraphs of what has been written about our lives. It is time to release our grip on what we know and place our full trust in who God is and the path He has set before us.

Stay revived!

God's Validation Is All We Need

 

Have you ever felt stuck in a rollercoaster of emotions? That feeling is one of the worst, as it's a point of uncertainty where we're unsure what to do, what to expect, or how things will turn out. Is it necessary for God's children to experience this? Thankfully, God's validation is the best remedy.

In the creation story, God looks at us and declares us good (Genesis 1:31). As we grow, He draws us closer, calling us into a deep, personal relationship. When we open our hearts to Him, He validates us, rejoicing in our existence. He knows the world's challenges will leave their mark, but He leaves us with the mark of Jesus—the blood and redemption that validate our identity.

Rejoice, friend, because you have a God who doesn't need you to love Him first. His love draws you into Himself and guides you on your journey. Whenever you feel overwhelmed by the world's coldness, seek the Father's warmth and rely on Him to navigate life's darkness.

As David wrote in Psalm 18:32-34 (NKJV), "It is God who arms me with strength, And makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like the feet of deer And sets me on my high places. He teaches my hands to make war, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze." 

This reminds us that only in God's strength can we thrive and live. Seasons come and goes but we have an open check to thrive in God's abilities. 

Stay Revived!

A Call to Radiate His Love

God’s love is so wonderful—

So high, I can’t get over it.

So low, I can’t get under it.
So wide, I can’t get around it.
Jesus, You give me wonderful love.

These were the rhythms in my heart as I wrote. Jesus is God's Love personified. It is God's genuine thought for mankind. When He wanted to show His love for us, He gave His only begotten Son, so that He might gain mankind in return. What manner of love is this, that one came to die for the sins of others?

The Holy Spirit sheds His love in our hearts daily and urges us to cultivate it and share it with others. The kind of love God promises sets us apart for His purpose and brings freedom.

He is a patient lover who waits patiently for His people to come to the knowledge of all He has and can do for them. When we acknowledge Him, He pours His love on us and expects us to show this love to mankind.

God’s love and position in our lives cannot be replaced by anyone, It is a selfless kind of love.

As children of God, we are to esteem others and show the same kind of love He has for us. This love is not conditional. We are commanded to love, as God’s Word says, Romans 13:8 “Owe no man anything, except to love.” Love is not optional—it's a command. The weight of God’s love is strengthened when we show it to mankind.

It’s time for us to become faithful in Love Work with God.

What are you doing with the love of God?

 Is your love dependent on what you can get from someone?

God is constantly putting us in situations where we can radiate His love to mankind. Live a life debt-free of love, always spreading God’s love.

Spread God’s love today and watch as your Lover sheds His peace within you daily. 

Stay revived !