Morning Tap on the Shoulder
Marsha Deveaux Johnson, 4/01/2023
Living Joy Ministries INC
Litigate:: To bring a law suit or contest (come against)
one
I have
in the immediate and the distant past been tested as all who serve God will
be. I have always been vindicated by my
Savior and God in every trial or situation I have experienced. My most recent encounter was no exception
because God was true to His word in bringing me out as “more than a conqueror” (Romans 8:37). However, as Father would have it in the
lives of His children, I had to learn a lesson (Did I say one lesson? Maybe two
or three…maybe more).
I
went through my trial. I received miraculous
intervention by Father God, but somehow, I kept talking about it as if I
narrowly escaped tragedy. I rejoiced about God being faithful in watching over
His word to perform it in my life (Jeremiah 1:12). I gave Him glory in my testimony of favor and
deliverance, but somehow the “sigh” I breathed after victory was too
hearty. It was as if I was surprised at
the faithfulness of God. Do I really
understand the magnitude of Him, His word’s power in my life, and even what I
mean to Him?
Then
came the infamous tap on my shoulder by Father God. He said, ”Because I care for you and see what
is known and unknown to you in your life, you can trust Me. There are no times in your life or
circumstances that I am not fully in control, just trust Me. When you speak of
your victory, don’t speak as if during your trial that you were at some point
at risk. Just trust My word. When you
trust Me wholeheartedly, your life is sealed in
my care. You are never vulnerable,
at risk, short changed, diminished, lost, alone, abandoned, misused, or
rejected by Me. I love you. I died for you. Your life is hidden in Me (Colossians 3:3).
A
mother cares for her baby by preparing a bottle with nutrition at the right
time and with the right temperature. The
mother places the bottle in the baby’s mouth and all the baby has to do is suck
or take in the nutrition. So, as I (God)
breathe My breath of life into your life, ministry, and circumstances, just
receive what I give you and live (John 3:27)!“
I
repented before God for my lack of trust in Him for the unknowns and knowns of my life. When we talk and talk and talk, we are
litigating, picking apart, and contesting God’s word in our lives and
circumstances. I now understand the
importance of not litigating (contesting)
the word of God. Just listen, do, and
trust no matter what you see or do not see.
Do not lean to your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him
and He will direct your paths (Proverbs 3:5-6).
