Jesus Is Lord Of ALL

Again, I am posting something that I wrote almost 3 years ago...time goes by so quickly! How soon we forget everything that God has done in our lives. I only vaguely remember this night, and I didn't remember journaling this. It is proof positive to me that the Holy Spirit is in us and works through us. I am so thankful for His Presence in my life.

As you read this post, allow God to enter into your circumstance with His Might Power and become Lord of All!

"Jesus Is Lord of ALL"

I am awakened and return to bed unable to sleep due to pain. This is a time to go to God, seek His face, spend time in His presence. The quiet, serene night provides an undisturbed backdrop for much of what God would have me to see more clearly and understand about Him more intimately. I have always loved the scripture concerning Elijah when he sought the Lord. He experienced the discovery of God in a “still, small voice.” (I Kings 19:12 ) Many times, that is how I seek Him, and in order to do that, I know that I must “Be still, and know that He is God.” (Psalm 46:10) I love that scripture also! There is just something about peace that brings us in His presence and is His very essence.

Tonight, He has spoken to me something that I thought that I realized, but have never absorbed the depth of it in my spirit. As I lay there, a one point in tears, I heard Him speak to me, “I am Lord of ALL.” He helped me to finally understand the depth of this as I came to understand that all means ALL. Yes, ALL. Did that include pain? Yes. He is the Almighty, all powerful God of the universe. He held my life in His hands before He released it here on this earth. He is the King of kings, and Lord of lords…God, our Creator, reigns supreme over every living thing. But, we live in a world that is riddled with sin and sickness. Is God ruler over these things? Yes. Jesus demonstrated His power to heal and to restore. So, I asked, why do some Christians who ask to be healed, remain ill?

That is when He revealed to me that He also finds me WORTHY of His grace and power in these things. “I can do all things through Christ, Who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13) I can get through it with His grace, conquer moments of tears with His power…such a precious gift. No Tylenol, Advil, Aleve, or prescriptions can give the peace of His powerful presence when it is received. RECEIVED. How many times have I sought it, but not received it? Oh, yes, I understand NOW that it is always offered, but many times, I do not receive…I leave this gift unopened…a blessing that I denied Him to receive from me. The Lord delights in giving us all good things. I denied Him that delight by not receiving the grace and power He extended to me. It saddens me to even write this…Forgive me Lord, for my selfish human nature. Forgive me for the pity parties that I throw for myself, and forgive me for not realizing just Who You ARE.

Then, as I reflect more on Scriptures, I remember that His strength is perfected in our weaknesses. (II Corinthians 12:8) When we have the best, we are less likely to rely on HIM…it is just like having an ’88 Corolla that still runs. (Note, I said, “runs.” That means that it is NOT an elegant ride, but it gets the job done!) Sure, it would be nice to have a 2008 Cadillac, but would I worry too much about how it looked, take too much pride in it, not go down the dirt roads in it? Probably so. So, sometimes not having the best keeps us humble and more available to serve, receive, and to be thankful for what we DO HAVE. Yes, I hurt, but I HAVE my hearing…I can hear the birds singing this morning as the sun is rising. The sun is rising! I HAVE sight. Light streams through the cracks of the blinds. I can move, I can think, I do ALL these things through Christ, Who strengthens me. And now, I am realizing that He has eased my pain and given me strength for my day.

Jesus is my Rock and my Salvation. I now pray for His Spirit to guide me in His service today, to help me to remember not to deny Him whatever He has found His child so worthy to receive. Thank you, Father.

Be Blessed and have a wonderful week!  In Jesus' Name, Amen!
Angie