Preparation Takes Time

“But you must not forget this one thing, dear friends: A day is like a thousand years to the Lord, and a thousand years is like a day.”

2 PETER 3:8

Natural devotion still masks that you believe you have some control. The life of a person given completely unto the spirit is waiving the right to themselves. To feel you can be of any power on your own in the service of God is folly.

He asks not for your human strength, but for you to give this human life away to be filled with the spirit. You cannot be both. Give all of yourself to the Lord and his life will manifest into yours – not on your action – but on your faith in him.

Be patient with the Lord as he is with you. Time is of no concern to the God of eternity that lives forever. He will do what he said he will do – in his time – not your time. In this world, patience is not found, but rather you will find diligence in action without proper guidance. Time is of no concern to the Lord – your reliance and faith in him – is what he is after.

The Lord prepares the way for you in advance. Preparation can take time as he works in all situations for those that trust in him. In the time from when the word or vision of God was first received to the reality of the vision being brought forth – the Lord asks that you lean on him until the perfect time is made ready. You see – in you must be born the heart of God for the purpose of his will to be done. For it is his vision you seek for your life – so therefore rightly relate yourself to King Jesus such that his life and vision are brought into truth in you.

Before the Holy Spirit was given to Peter, he denied Jesus (3) times. After the Holy Spirit was received, Peter and the other Apostles had the life and power of Jesus in them and no longer feared what man may to do them for teaching about Jesus. It is the power of The Holy Spirit of King Jesus that gives you the ability to do his will. It is because of The Holy Spirit that we have the Bible – the word of God. It is because of The Holy Spirit we can speak directly with God. It is because of the Holy Spirit that we have Jesus Christ as our King and God forever and ever. Amen.

“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever. He is the Spirit of truth. The world is unable to receive him because it doesn’t see him or know him. But you do know him, because he remains with you and will be in you.” John 14:16-17

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23

“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.” John 14:26

“For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.” Matthew 10:20

"I myself will prepare your way, leveling mountains and hills. I will break down bronze gates and smash their iron bars. I will give you treasures from dark, secret places; then you will know that I am the Lord and that the God of Israel has called you by name. I appoint you to help my servant Israel, the people that I have chosen. I have given you great honor, although you do not know me. "I am the Lord; there is no other god. I will give you the strength you need, although you do not know me. I do this so that everyone from one end of the world to the other may know that I am the Lord and that there is no other god.” Isaiah 45:2-6

"The LORD is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed." Deuteronomy 1:30