Today’s Reading:
Hebrews 6
Isaiah 43
‘Now, this is what Yahweh says: “ Listen, Jacob, to the One who created you, Israel, to the one who shaped who you are. Do not fear, for I, your Kinsman-Redeemer, will rescue you. I have called you by name, and you are mine. When you pass through the deep, stormy sea, you can count on me to be there with you, when you pass through raging rivers, you will not drown. When you walk through persecution like fiery flames, you will not be burned; the flames will not harm you, for I am your Savior, Yahweh, your mighty God, the Holy One of Israel! I give up Egypt as the price to set you free, Cush and Seba in exchange to bring you back . ‘
Isaiah 43:1-3 TPT
The Spirit of the Living God says,
My grace goes out like a great canopy. I’m providing grace coverage like that of a traveling tent. For those whose path is the narrow way in Me, I will shield you from the scorching desert heat, and I will protect you from the high wilderness winds. Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. In all your ways, acknowledge Me, and I will direct your path. I will make Your path straight.
‘But we long to see you passionately advance until the end and you find your hope fulfilled. So don’t allow your hearts to grow dull or lose your enthusiasm, but follow the example of those who fully received what God has promised because of their strong faith and patient endurance. ‘
Hebrews 6:11-12 TPT
Lay your life down before Me. Lay yourself prostrate at My feet, and wait for the dawning of the new day. Wait for the rising of the Son. Wait for the excellence and the praise of the name of Jesus to rise in a great chorus around you. Trust your distinction in Me. Trust your life, your future and your ways into My hands. Posture yourself facedown, clinging to the feet of Jesus, and you will see that I transform the world around you into a new day. Do not be shaken. Do not be moved. Do not give way to fear or doubt. Protect your ears from a bad report that does not leave room for Me and My miraculous way. Guard your eyes against false and perverse things and scenes. Make your eyes and your hearts pure. Keep them pure, holy and acceptable before Me.
‘“Stop dwelling on the past. Don’t even remember these former things. I am doing something brand new, something unheard of. Even now it sprouts and grows and matures. Don’t you perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and open up flowing streams in the desert. Wild beasts, jackals, and owls will glorify me. For I supply streams of water in the desert and rivers in the wilderness to satisfy the thirst of my people, my chosen ones, so that you, whom I have shaped and formed for myself, will proclaim my praise. ‘
Isaiah 43:18-21 TPT
I will give you each day your daily bread, and you will walk in fully surrendered obedience to Me. I will get you through to the other side. I will provide for your every need. Do not panic. Do not worst-case scenario plan. Trust in Me. Rest in Me. I will be your peace. I will be your great canopy of grace that shields you from the elements of the scorching heat and the blistering winds. You will be amazed as I make a way where there was no way. Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. In all your ways acknowledge Me, seek Me, and I will make your path straight. Do not fear the winds, the fire or the waves. I will see you through to the new day. Entrust yourself, your life, your heart, your future to Me, and I will lead you securely into the new day.
How to Respond
- Focus your eyes completely on the Lord. Don’t get distracted by the circumstances or rumors surrounding you.
- Pray, Holy Spirit come. Help me to keep my heart and my eyes trained and laser focused on You. Help me to cling to the feet of Jesus, to be found facedown at His feet as the tumult comes. I have nothing to fear, because You are my shield and strength, a strong tower and a very present help in times of trouble. Thank You that You will provide for my every need, and You will transform this chaos and mess into a new day whose song and hero is King Jesus.
- Declare, great is the Lord and worthy of all glory, honor and praise. He is outside of time, and the times, seasons and epochs belong to Him. They bow to Him alone. He raises leaders up, and He takes leaders down. Jesus the Christ is the Lord God Almighty. He is the ever-victorious King. He is Lord of all.
- Decree, I will be found facedown in worship, praise and submission to King Jesus. I will not be shaken. I will not be moved. I will not be drawn off-course or off-task by what I see or hear. I will protect my eyes and ears from bad reports, rumors and vile things. I will be laser-focused on King Jesus — His instruction, His beauty, and His ways, and He will lead me safely to the new day.
For more encouragement from Glory & the New Wine, check out the post from this day in years past:
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2021: Freedom for the Captives
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