So many times we see our situation in the natural. We feel the stone of oppression in which we feel there is no comfort. It looks like everything is hard, scarce which brings overwhelming anxiety. We don't know the outcome of our situations and we become perplex, disillusioned wanting to give up because we are not in control. We are reminded TODAY that God is in control of every circumstance in our lives.
We have been made to believe by some that we aren't bless until there are millions in the bank, and we have the dream home with the Mercedes in the garage. But God wants to show you that even in this hard place that "HE" God is there with you.
So no matter the circumstance today you can say "Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it. Speak to your circumstance. We you speak over your circumstance letting that situation know that God is here, he's in control. I might have forgotten for a few minutes because I took my eyes off of HIM and unto my problem. But God is Here! And where God is Lack, Sickness, Hopelessness has to Go!!
So say with me today "Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it. But I know it Now! Instead of defeat and gloominess I'm going shout beforehand. It's already done. I'm a victor with God! Have a Bless Thursday.
Let us be reminded to Marvel at the wonder of being able to commune with the King of the Universe any time, any place. Let us never take this amazing privilege for granted. Because if it was Barach Obama, Michelle Obama or Princess Meghan Markle we would marvel and long to be in their presence. Eager to want to shake their hands as we look them over from head to toe. Never rushing to leave but to hear from Barach, Michelle and Meghan all of the wonderful stories and experiences they have encountered. Let us hold OUR King of Kings in much higher regards and let us look HIM over from head to toe as we notice the thorn imprints and blood splatter on his head and torn brutalize skin on HIS back; let us not forget the hands and feet of God that was nailed to the cross and the hole from the sword they pierce in HIS side for OUR sins and OUR healing. Let us not rush from his presence but Long when able to dwell in HIS presence. Let US envision the Lord in ALL his Glory sitting at the right hand of the Father with HIS JEWEL crown and his long robe and maybe we would be more incline to dwell longer in his presence. Have A Bless and Wonderful Wednesday!
Theologians and studies have come out within the past few years that have researched the “unchurched”. This is the population of people that no longer attend church services. These are the people that have chosen to disassociate their life from the church building. Maybe now they only attend church through the TV screen; or these are the group of people that have been hurt by church folks and have chosen to not have anything to do with the church or Christianity. But we have within us the power to change that. Do you know that some people will come to Jesus by seeing the change and transformation in your life? When you accept Christ You have become the living, walking 21st century miracle. The word says “You are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read by all men; 3
We all know the story of Lazarus, Jesus’s dear friend in whom Jesus wept. After four days Jesus showed upon the scene. The word says as Jesus stood at the tomb, He called Lazarus’s name “Lazarus come forth “and his spirit awake and came forth. But when he came forth he was still bound in “grave clothes”.
As a living human being he had no need for grave clothes. For he was set free, transitioned from death to life. Given another opportunity to live. Before we had our personal encounter with Christ our “Damascus Experience”; we were bound, we were spiritually dead in dead man’s clothes walking in disobedience, doing whatever the flesh desired. But when we received Christ we transition from death to life.
Ephesians 2:1-10 says In the past you were spiritually dead because of your disobedience and sins.
At that time you followed the world's evil way; you obeyed the ruler of the spiritual powers in space, the spirit who now controls the people who disobey God. Actually all of us were like them and lived according to our natural desires, doing whatever suited the wishes of our own bodies and minds. In our natural condition we, like everyone else, were destined to suffer God's anger.
But God's mercy is so abundant, and his love for us is so great, that while we were spiritually dead in our disobedience he brought us to life with Christ. It is by God's grace that you have been saved. In our union with Christ Jesus he raised us up with him to rule with him in the heavenly world. He did this to demonstrate for all time to come the extraordinary greatness of his grace in the love he showed us in Christ Jesus. For it is by God's grace that you have been saved through faith. It is not the result of your own efforts, but God's gift, so that no one can boast about it. 10 God has made us what we are, and in our union with Christ Jesus he has created us for a life of good deeds, which he has already prepared for us to do.
We were like Lazarus bound; we were stinking and we smelled. But when Lazarus’s named was called and he came forth; His spirit within came alive, but the grave clothes still bounded him. The word says that Jesus says “Unwrap him and let him go”. Many of us are free in the inside, because we have accepted Christ as our Lord and Savior. But inwardly we still have issues and outwardly they are seen by men. As I live this Christian life and encounter people that have struggles. I know that many times it’s a process. It’s not cookie cutter. Not all of us have been in the world, not all of us had the same life experiences. I wasn’t violated, while others were. I didn’t come from parents that didn’t love me. I didn’t grow up in the inner city with drugs surrounding me. So my acceptance to Jesus at age 15 was easy. I had no entanglements in the world like so many that have experience being out there in the world. I had no entanglements that would pull me from a life with Christ back out there in the world.
As an Evangelist I have prayed and seen those that struggled with outside influences. I can attest many did not want the struggle. But if you have ever been tied up before, it is human nature to begin the process of loosing ourselves from being restricted. I’m pretty sure when Lazarus realized where he was, and that he was in grave clothes bound. He began to move trying to free himself. Let us begin to understand that Lazarus could not free himself by himself only. The word says Jesus said “Unwrap him and let him go”. Jesus was speaking to the crowd, the on lookers that saw this miracle. But let us not overlook what took place here in this story (1) The Lord was involved in bringing life back to the dead. Only God work miracles and bring about true transformation. (2) The Word of God was released, spoken to bring life and change to whom was dead (3) He use others, those that were free to help Lazarus get free from his bondage. The word says why we were yet in disobedience God showed mercy upon us. We as believers must begin to show the mercy of God to those that are still bound in areas, still hurting. I truly believe that the addicted, the gays, those that have been molested, violated, liar, backbiter, fornicator, adulterer, self-righteous; those that are hurting want to be free. For many are bound to past experiences and current circumstances and don’t know how to move forward; many are bound in their mind and don’t know how to be totally free. Many are bound to religious tradition that has nothing to do with the word of God, causing many to fall and be hindered. Some are bound to outside influences or stimulants.
When we are bound both spiritually and physically there is nothing we can do for the kingdom. But when we come to the realization and the awareness that we are still bound in some areas. It is only then that we will seek freedom. It is only then we can actively work towards removing our grave clothes. But for those that walk in complete freedom and see the bondage the struggle of our brother and sister let us begin to show the mercy of God. Let us be the hands, the conduit that helps “to unwrap them and let them go”.
God today I pray that we assess ourselves and lay aside the grave clothes today! I pray that we that are whole, help others through the love of God by patiently interceding for our brothers and sisters that are struggling “to become unwrapped and let go” to experience total freedom through Jesus Christ. Let us not forget we that are whole at present once were in grave clothes bounded ourselves.
The Lord says today “It’s time to change your prison clothes”. Some of us have been going through lots of adversities. Some of it has been to our own doing and some have not. But the Lord says whatever the case that which seek to hold your bondage (mind, body, spirit, finances, relationships, and career) is no longer. The enemy has tried to imprison your thoughts that there is no hope. He has imprisoned you to believe you will never be healed, never prosper, never get promotion, and never have enough. The enemy has come in the form of supervisors, bosses to make you believe that they are in control of your finances. The Lord says, “Today it stops”. The spiritual bullying stops today! “God says today “I will remove any antagonizer, man, woman, business that try to conform you, hinder you, put you in a box, stop your growth or attempt to spiritually imprison you.” God says again, “they will be removed. The Lord says “Your release will supernaturally happen not in a few months, or years but expect it to happen in a few days! “God will get the Glory out of this!
If we were to study King Jehoiachin’s reign of Judah, you would see he didn’t reign long. It is said that he may have reigned 3 months and a few days prior to King Nebuchadnezzar capturing him. It is told that he was captured at the age of 18 years old and was imprisoned for 37 years because of the sin of Judah, and his father. But what a miraculous surprise now at age 55 years old, He is told he will be released. Although imprisoned for 37 years, God had never forgotten him. King Jehoiachin most likely had fail to recall what it felt like to be king or royalty. He forgot what it meant to wear royal clothing, and to have prepared royal food, and to be in the presence of noble people. The lush lifestyle he once had was a far distant memory, only a dream. I’m sure looking at his situation, he was imprisoned by the same routine, the same clothing that he wore day after day. The imprisoned clothes were a constant reminder of his dismal future. His life as a prisoner had taken his identity, cause him to conform to the norm of prison-hood. He was no longer thought of as a person but downgraded to only a number. Jehoiachin was born to be king, a man of power and authority and yet, because of the sins of his people, he was taken into exile, put in prison, to be forgotten by all. This King born to make decisions now is told when to eat, drink and sleep; made to do manual labor. But it is just like God to show mercy to us even when unworthy. I’m sure King Jehoiachin had lots of time to review his life, the actions of his father and the life of the people. I believed he may have repented for that which was done evil in the sight of God.
After 37 years, God supernaturally release him from prison. God reminds us that he can step into any situation, and within a Planck time (shortest theoretically measurable time), microsecond (one millionth of a second), nanosecond (one billionth of a second) changed your life instantaneously! So Never Give UP! Hang on in their help is on its way. “Change” is about to happen. A transition is about to take place. Old things will be done away, and behold new things are coming! King Nebuchadnezzar, who had imprisoned him was removed, now deceased. The word says that the new Babylon King spoke kindly to King Jehoiachin and had supernatural favor with him and set his throne over the thrones of the other exile kings. It goes on to say that once released, Jehoiachin “changed” his prison clothes! And for the rest of his life ate regularly at the king’s table.
God says where you were a year ago, month ago, where you are now is not where you will be for the rest of your life. It is only for a set time, before I release you of that which sought to bind you. Deuteronomy 28:7 says “The Lord will cause the enemies who rise up against you to be defeated before you. They will march out against you in one direction but free from you in seven.
The Lord says, “I will show supernatural favor, kindness to you and where I am taking you, the old garments, mindset, cannot be taken there.” God says “today get rid of the imprisoned thoughts, and behaviors that does not represent me. Change your mindset, begin to take your rightful place as Sons and Daughters at the Kings table. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
The Lord says, “I will show supernatural favor, kindness to you and where I am taking you, the old garments, mindset, cannot be taken there.” God says “today get rid of the imprisoned thoughts, and behaviors that does not represent me. Change your mindset, begin to take your rightful place as Sons and Daughters at the Kings table. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Say Today “I’m Release. No chains holding me. Today I change my imprisoned garments for my royal garments. Taking my rightful place at the kings Table for the Rest of my of My Life!” Everything I need is for my asking. Again, I’m no longer bound, I’m Free in Jesus Name!
Women of Authority Ministries
Evangelist Carleen Brown, Founder
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