Have you ever had insight from the Lord on something, but could not really understand the context of it, or how to use it in a situation? I have to say that He is always faithful to reveal it to you. He is not a God of confusion, so if you are confused, ask for clarity. Usually the Lord gives us insight, an instruction, or a word, but the devil LOVES to put up road blocks or confusion in our minds. BUT it’s always AFTER the Lord moves. 

 

This past weekend Jeff and I stayed over at his parents with his six younger siblings, ranging from ages 7-16. We had eleven kids (that includes our 5!) and also were able to be there to help out Grammie as well. Thank God for His strength~ Anyway, it was an AWESOME weekend. The Lord totally renewed and abundantly overflowed our hearts with fresh love for his siblings! We bonded and are even closer now than before. There were obviously times that we started to lose focus, we would get short but God is always faithful to work and move and restore peace. We were so blessed spending time with them and we look forward to more moments shared!

 

One of the fun things we did was take them all out to see The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. We saw it twice! It was an amazing movie! The first time I saw it, throughout the movie, the Lord showed me visuals that coincided with things He had already given me some insight on. It was so awesome to actually SEE the things He had spoken to my heart before! I was so blessed and encouraged and I knew He would take the next step and begin to write through me. However, when we got home, I got distracted and gave in to my retarded flesh. I walked past the computer and went to bed. I wrestled with condemnation because I didn’t move when He told me to. It was all still fresh in my mind, but I put it away and went to sleep. I told myself, “Well, it might be too much to write. People always are deterred from reading my ‘novel blogs’ and I don’t think it will be good anyway.” You know what He told me?? “HA! It’s not about you or what you think. Who are you doing it for anyway?” He totally reminded me that this gift of writing is for HIS glory. I’m His instrument. My life is an open book to TESTIFY His grace. So, needless to say, He gave me another unmerited change to proclaim His truth and testify His awesomeness. We saw the movie again last night, and well, here I am. So I ask that you just prayerfully open your mind and heart to the amazing God we are unconditionally loved by. Let His heart speak to you.

 

There were so many times during the movie that the Lord said, “Now do you see? Can you understand now?” It’s like my mind was once again unveiled to see new things. I do want to clarify that these things are not new at all. His truth has ALWAYS been truth, it’s constant and doesn’t change over time. But in His timing He revealed them to me, and I now have a better understanding. God gave me a mind that understands visually and so the virtual reality of watching this movie HE USED to further my understanding. I don’t want to ruin the movie for you, so I will vaguely share points and go deeper into what my eyes were opened to.

 

1. BELIEVE. It really is not as complex as we Christians make it out to be. Jesus was not and is not complex. It’s quite simple really. If we are instantly redeemed from our sins – past, present and future, because we BELIEVED He died on the cross in our place, and rose to give us eternal life, how hard is it to believe Him for EVERY other area of our lives?! Our God is a “man of His Word” if you want to put it that way. His promise of provision, health and eternal life are not just thrown out there for the heck of it. They are steadfast TRUTH. All we have to do is believe. Throw any disbelief or confusion from the devil, OUT THE WINDOW! 

 

There is a moment when Lucy thinks she sees Aslan, as they are lost on their way, but the others don’t see him, and keep going their own way. She is persuaded that she never really saw him, but deep down she KNOWS his face and is the closest to him. Once she does finally see him, he asks her why she didn’t come to him. Lucy answers, “Because the others didn’t believe me.” Oh how I’ve been there! We of little faith! How many times have I done that. It’s sad to think that we sometimes second-guess our Saviour’s voice, or His face. We should just know! He’s not confusing at all! Once you’ve been in His presence, when you’ve seen His face YOU JUST KNOW. And when you’re faced with a choice – do I follow or listen to everyone else? Be wise. He won’t leave you if you don’t follow, but for your sake, heed His voice. It will keep you from yourself, and protect you from heartache or disappointment. Believe that He wants to speak in and through you. He loves to have you in His presence, and if we are spending those intimate times with Him, we should never doubt His calling.

 

2. We are made for God’s glory. Whatever we do should be for His glory. He created us with purpose. There are always times of failure and feelings of defeat, because physically we live in a fallen world. But that’s just it, that is the physical. Our spirits remain in the spiritual. We are the Victors through Jesus Christ because His power resonates through us! When we lose sight of WHO we are living for, we lose battles, we slowly lose life. BUT when we remind ourselves that Christ is in us, and we are HIS, then more and more of Him will be revealed and we truly see and have peace in knowing that GOD knows what He is doing! Despite our failings, He is PERFECT and because His Grace covers us, He sees us that same way. He works it out for His good, in His time. When we live life FOR Him, there is no one that will prevail over us. Sometimes we miss that. We think that when we are in a valley God is too late to rescue, when really He was already working on lifting us up to the mountaintop to meet with Him.

 

3. God’s plans are always perfect, always on time. Wow. How many times have we jumped the gun thinking we know a better way, because we think God is moving too slowly! But if we just sit at His feet, allow Him to envelope us in His presence and stay focused and fixed on Him, we will have peace. We need to set aside out pride because of our past failings, thinking we need to redeem ourselves. HEY! We’ve already been redeemed and if we couldn’t do it on our own the first time, what makes us think we can keep trying?!! How about we just let God. Because honestly, He’s already done it all. I’m pretty sure He can handle anything, at ANY time. 

 

4. If God is for us, who can be against us? This truth definitely give me courage in sharing His gospel and living for Him unashamed! Just think about it, once again ask yourself, WHO am I living for? Who has my back 24-7? I can stand firm with confidence that He will NEVER fail me! Even if I give in to doubt, He still seeks my heart. Even when my enemies outnumber me or my circumstances are impossible, it is in those times that He swoops in and rescues me! He always does, never fails, never changes. I mean there is not much I can say because it’s truly just simple. He created the universe, that we as humans can’t fathom, and He did it not with a magic wand, but SPOKEN WORD. How much greater is He than anything the devil concocts and throws my way?!(might I remind you that the devil is also is His creation)

 

5. He sees fit to use me at my weakest point. When I am honestly not sure that I can handle the responsibility or whatever the task is He lays on my heart, that is usually when He tells me to move, go, do! Why? Because when I am weak HE gets ALL the glory. When I capitalize ALL, I mean ALL and not just public glory, but He reveals even more to me, and humbles MY heart. I have nothing to offer, no strength to lend, because it’s all HIM. He doesn’t need me. I always feel weird when people compliment my writing. I guess because I truly don’t write for me OR you. I sit, He speaks and I write by His strength and wisdom. None of this is me. He walks me through editing and sometimes I don’t even fully understand what has been written until I’ve read it a fifth time. He continues to reveal to me even months after writing. I’ve said jokingly that maybe I write in tongues since I don’t speak in tongues. He has to interpret and break down the writings, even for me. So you see, it’s not coming from me. It’s not MY wisdom, it’s HIS. There is NO way that I could ever write anything worthwhile if He didn’t inspire it. Writing brings me to a very vulnerable place. It’s hard to explain, but I am truly sharing His heart and desire for my life with you. I know that with prayer He will reveal different things to you through these writings. I am forever grateful and blessed to be used by Him. I take joy in His strength, wisdom and He uses it for His glory.

 

In closing, I hope that you, too, will come to realization of His heart’s desire for your life. I don’t know what He’s leading you to do now, but I know He has a great plan and purpose for all His children. He is bringing revival and it honestly starts in OUR hearts. We are in the last days and He wants to pour out His Grace and mercy. He wants His children to know they are loved, priceless and irreplaceable. He desires to be close to us and wants us to take His refreshing presence in. He wants us to know it, and in turn, SHARE it! 

 

My prayer is that this has encouraged you to step out in faith and just praise Him for your redemption. Thank Him for never failing you and look to the things that He has before you, and all that He is continuing to reveal to you. The definition of repentance is simply to have a change of mind. It’s not a long drawn out time of confession and condemnation like some think. So just allow the Lord to bring you to repentance. Stop living for yourself and begin today to live for His glory in ALL you do. Work for Him, not your boss. Take care of your family, for Him, not for the accolades of being a good parent. From my experience, there is no better way. Of course it won’t always be perfect, but He is working in us to perfect us. He wants to give us life, not just eternally, but also a life way above average here on earth. 

 

Be blessed brothers and sisters. I praise Him for this virtual reality through Narnia and I pray that this movie, through Christ, brings revelation to others as well, and encourages hearts to keep believing that our God is absolutely AWESOME!

 

Love you all, 

By His Grace,

Millie

 

 

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