Your miracle is moments away.

Jude 1:20 "But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,"

Watching God's plan unfold takes faith and patience. It is fun in the Spirit but in the flesh sometimes scarry. That's because we can get discouraged when all we see is the problem and the solution is not forthcoming.  

God's suggestion to dealing with this is to "pray in the Spirit"   The reason God says to pray in the Spirit, is that according to the Word of God, when we pray in the Spirit our minds have nothing to do with the process.  We are praying by the Spirit within and edifying ourselves ie: "building up ourselves"

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1 Corinthians 14:14-19  explains it well.  Amplified Bible (AMP)  For if I pray in an [unknown] tongue, my spirit [by the [a]Holy Spirit within me] prays, but my mind is unproductive [it bears no fruit and helps nobody].

We can and should pray with our understanding, that is simply talking to God.  But God knew that the human mind is fickle and easily distracted.  So He devised a perfect way for us to pray that would not require our minds full attention.   I like that.  Don't you?   

It is important to do what God suggested.  He knows the end from the beginning and knows that the miracle is closer than we realize.  I would love to get a direct answer from God for everything I ask Him for, but I am sure if He told me, I would probably not like the answer.  Smile.

But He is full of surprises and can do "anything" in an instant if it lines up with His plan for our lives. It's not hard for God since He can create something out of nothing.  (The Universe is proof)  But He demonstrated that through the life of His Son, Jesus.  Think of it this way.   If Jesus could use the little boy's lunch to feed 5000, He has so many more creative things He can do to bless us and provide for us.   

He said in Isiah 43:19  "I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert."

That means He does not need my help to get the job done, unless He asks for my co-operation in doing something that will be the trigger to release the blessing.   If there is no road in the wilderness and there is no river in the desert, God will put one there if necessary.   HE CAN DO IT.  I have to get my head out of the way, set my thoughts and affections on Him, and trust Him to see me through. 

He is the God of suddenlies. (Acts 2:1)  Rejoicing and keeping our focus on Him, keeps us in the place where suddenlies can happen. It's His way of showing us how much He loves us.   The lame man at the gate of the temple, came there daily to collect money from those who felt sorry for him.   But Peter and John had something better "Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk." Acts 3:6   It was the anointing upon Peter's life that flowed into the man and healed him.  It was a suddenly for him.  One minute he was as he always had been from birth ... lame ... the next minute he was "walking and leaping and praising God"

We can go from lame to leaping in a heavenly minute if we stay in the place where miracles happen.   God is so far ahead of the game.  He is always many steps ahead, just waiting for us to grab hold of all that He has done and will do.   The bible says, He had made ready and keep ready for those who love Him.  

1 Corinthians 2:9  "But, on the contrary, as the Scripture says, What eye has not seen and ear has not heard and has not entered into the heart of man, [all that] God has prepared (made and keeps ready) for those who love Him [ who hold Him in affectionate reverence, promptly obeying Him and gratefully recognizing the benefits He has bestowed]."  Amplified

When we don't know what to do, God's plan is still perfect. Our circumstances are never a curve ball to God. His love is steadfast and His plan is unchanging.   He may have to move the obstacles I create out of the way, and that can be the hold up.   Isaiah 59: 1   "Behold, the LORD's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:"

So,  take courage and be of good cheer.  The answer is closer than you think.   We are commanded to encourage, edify and build up one another daily.   1 Thessalonians 5:11  Amplified Bible  "Therefore encourage (admonish, exhort) one another and edify (strengthen and build up) one another, just as you are doing."   

Summing up :  

1. Watching God's plan unfold takes faith and patience. It is fun in the Spirit but in the flesh sometimes scarry. Lets stay in the Spirit.
2. The miracle is minutes away. If Jesus could use the little boy's lunch to feed 5000, He has many creative things He can use to bless us.
3. He is the God of  "suddenlies". Rejoicing keeps us in the place where "suddenlies" can happen.  It's His way of showing how much He loves us.
4. When we don't know what to do, God's plan is still perfect. Our circumstances are never a curve ball to God. His love is steadfast.

I trust this blog has been an encouragement to you.   Please feel free to write a comment or send me an email with you prayer request or praise report by going to my web site http://revivaltimes.com/address.htm   The contact form is to prevent spam which I am trying to eliminate.

God bless you richly.

Gil Howard-Browne

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