Morning Tap on the Shoulder

 

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).