Romans 10:15

TWI #77 -- What do you see?

The Word Illustrated #77
© Pamyla Floyd
08/22/2011

What do you see?

Father in the name of Jesus we come with thanksgiving and praise to your name! We thank you for being our healer, our provider, our strength, our peace, and our joy. We praise you for all that you are, and for all that you have done, in Jesus name. AMEN

For all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever -- Genesis 13:15

I know that I have said it many times before, but all of us regardless of who we are, will face undesirable situations and circumstances in our walk. No one ever said it was going to be easy, peachy and trouble free. If you are one of the few who believed this, then please let me apologize. Whether the challenge is in our relationships, finances, our health or other areas, we must have faith in God, and believe that He will see us through. God told Abram that He would give him all the land that he saw, both to him and to his seed forever. I received an awesome revelation concerning this scripture. In my daily prayer time, I had been seeking the Lord about the things we see (our land).

You see, it really doesn’t matter what is going on around us. What matters is our reaction or default. Our outcome greatly depends on what we say or do. First we must believe that God is, and because He exists, He is who He says he is. Next, we need to know his word. It is through His word that we come to know Him, and to know that the word of God is our sword. Everything else changes, but God’s word never changes. Now because we know that His word never changes, we also know that we can stand on His word. What promises are you standing on?

We have to have faith that sees past our circumstances. So if you have faith, what do you see? Some of you may be faced with health challenges. Do you see yourself stuck in that place and getting worse, or do you see yourself happy, healed and whole? If your relationships are in disarray, do you see them staying that way, or can you see them reconciled, and successful to all involved? What do you see? We mustn’t forget that Jesus is our advocate, and intercedes on our behalf.

He took our place on the cross, so that we could ‘see’ beyond our circumstances, and over into the Promised Land. Because of what he did, we have a hope and a future. He could have come down, but love kept Him there. We have an adversary who is relentless, using lies and deception, to make us fall away from the truth. What is the truth? The truth is that Jesus promised to never leave nor forsake us, that there are more who stand with us, than those who are against us; that we are joint heirs with Christ, and that we are the seed of Abraham, and that we win!

Does knowing all of this makes things easier? No. But we are told to work out our salvation. Remember satan was in heaven at one time, so he knows how God loves us, and that he has wonderful plans for us. If we don’t know what God says about us, we will be defeated every time. Following are some ways to change our view and begin seeing differently.

Know. Meditate. Think. Stand
1. We have to know what the word of God says for ourselves ¬- So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God—Romans 10:17

2. We have to meditate on the word - This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success – Joshua 1:8

3. Our thinking needs to line up with the word of God - As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he? Proverbs 23:7a

4. We stand on what we know to be true - Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand – Ephesians 6:13

If we are hearing the right things (the word of God) our faith increases. If we are thinking (meditating) on the right things, we will see them come to life. By the same token, if we meditate on the wrong things, we will see them come to life. For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me-- Job 3:25. Now what do you see?

God bless,
Pamyla

If you want to know how to ask Jesus into your heart, please visit my Salvation page. If you want prayer or need scriptures to stand on, please email me: thewordillustrated at yahoo dot com

*Note* The image is of a full and lush tree. One side is red, and the other side is gold. What do you see?

The Word Illustrated #61--count it all joy!

The Word Illustrated #61
© Pamyla Floyd
9/23/2010

Count it all Joy

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; -- James 1:2

A song to the Lord:

Lord I don't understand what, why and surely not how. But I know that things are quickly moving. Moving out of place, into nothing that makes sense.

Days drag on, my heart beats strong, for what it does endure. Temptations come but why now, so enticing so strong, unpure. My mind wonders of it’s meaning. I count it all you.

Things I had not thought about in ages, things I never thought about before. Now as I step forward in faith, there are things lurking behind each and every door.

"Come back" they cry, "you don't have to do without, I have life for you". 'They' watch as we grow in God’s grace. 'They' want to take His place.

Like a tree in the middle of the desert lone; the leaves are green, pure and strong. Knowing what's behind, there is no hesitation to run toward what lies before. I count it all joy.

No fear because it is not of Him, no worries because they were never of Him. No doubt nor unbelief, because faith is the way. He supplies all my needs, and in Him I am....whole this very day. I count it all joy.

As a wanderer, struggling against desert storms that would wisk me away. I lean on Him the one in whom I can depend. In Him is life, for he is the way. I am not alone, not even in a storm. It is His voice I hear, that leads the way.

I can smile when others leave me, rejoice when they do not want to be near me. God is my refuge in Him will I trust. He is my shelter, my strongtower.

His love is unwavering, in Him I am complete. I can hold my head high, live life full, satisfied; there is no hunger, He is my meat. He loves me without no judgment and to me He will never lie. I'll love Him and serve Him always, even unto the day I die. I count it all joy.

God bless,
Pamyla

If you want to know how to ask Jesus into your heart, please visit my Salvation page. If you want prayer or need help finding scriptures to stand on, please email me: thewordillustrated at yahoo dot com

Reference Scriptures:

Isiah 54:17 -- No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD

Matthew 10:28 -- And fear not them which kill the body, but, are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell

Note: the animations is of a flourishing green tree in the middle of the desert