A DIVINE HOST

10/23/2023

"He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end" (Ecclesiastes 3:11)

When Solomon penned this, he was referring to us who would come afterward, for the Bible doesn't describe any other species that can host God apart from us. 1 Corinthians 3:16 says, "Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?" And if God dwells in you, the eternity is small. However, it must come to your consciousness that you can absolve any issue or challenge by the One who lives in you.

This was the consciousness that Peter had when he said, "...Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk" (Acts 3:6). What you have is God in you and so you are up to any form of adversity. This is why the Lord expects you to "...count it all joy when you fall into various trials" (James 1:2). 

Just in case you heard some news that was not very pleasant last week, laugh because what you carry is greater than the adversity you face. 1 John 4:4 says, "You are of God, little children, and have overcome them because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world." 

As you acknowledge the One that you host, there will be a magnification of His ability in you. But how do you acknowledge God and magnify His ability in you? Speak in other tongues. Jude 1:20 says, "But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit."

Understand that if your God-consciousness is not as present as it should be, speak in tongues until the adversity you face becomes small, and then let prophecy flow forth from your mouth. For thus says the Lord, 'Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel, you shall become a plain! And he shall bring forth the capstone With shouts of "Grace, grace to it!" 

You are blessed.

Faith-Filled Confession

I host God in the name of Jesus. Therefore, I laugh at the insignificance of trials that show up on my path. No weapon fashioned against me shall prosper because the Greater One lives in me. Hallelujah! 

Prayer Points:

Psalm 122:6, "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May they prosper who love you."

• Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. 

• Pray against plans to use the crises in Israel to launch other attacks in the United States.

• Pray for wisdom and guidance for leaders in Washington and all who have a say concerning the government of the United States and the situation in the Middle East.

ONE YEAR READING PLAN: Jeremiah 7-8; 1 Timothy 2