“Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.”
Proverbs 30:5
The Word says, “If you believe it, you shall receive it…”
And as expected, when we hear a good word from the Lord, no one has to remind us to receive it indeed.
But how many declarations outside the word of God have you believed, then received?
Too often we adhere to the advice of even those closest to us and what we receive is far from the truth and promises of the Most High God.
Yes, the troubles of life are inevitable.
However, the peace and joy of God amidst these trials and troubles, are also promises given to us by a faithful Father. As flawless and perfect as God’s Word is for us and to us, we find fault in a just God through the eyes of others.
If you are like me, you cannot count the times you have turned left AND right away from the Word of God and sought man’s wisdom, BUT you certainly remember the misery, discomfort, and confusion that you found repeatedly at the end of each road of disobedience and ignorance.
WE ALL want peace instead of the chaos we harbor within. We all want love instead of hate. We all want laughter and joy instead of sorrow. Yet, we hold on to that which we have received that brings about the opposite of what we truly want and what God wants for us!
Is it possible that you do not know the difference between what you have received that is not yours, and what is yours but are yet to receive? Is it at all likely that you have been holding on to one while trying to attain the other?
Don’t you know that light and darkness cannot dwell in the same place? Did Christ not surrender His life to be the eternal Light over darkness?!
Then it is time to give back what you have received! The lies, deceit, and pain you have received. The darkness you have received and harbored inside. You have got to give it back because there is no room for it in a CHILD OF GOD!
Just like the enemy cannot keep what He tried to take away from you back then, just like the haters could not keep your name in the mud because God restored you, you too must give back the anger, chaos, and hate that you have willingly received outside of God’s command.
Give it Back!
Give back the fear!
Give back the weariness!
Give back the uncertainty!
Give back the low self-esteem!
Give back the sorrow!
Give back the depression!
Give back the sickness!
Give back the pain!
Give back the desperation!
Give back the sadness!
Give back the cold heart!
Give back the toxic mindset!
Give back the abuse!
Give it all back! Those spirits do not belong to you for you are an anointed child of the Most High HOLY God. HIS thoughts for you are NOT TO HARM YOU but TO PROSPER YOU AND GIVE YOU HOPE!
As Pastor Joel Osteen would say, “Do you receive it today?!”
Friend, may you receive hope and prosperity today in Jesus name. May you receive forgiveness and mercy today in Jesus name. May you receive the abounding Love of a good God today in Jesus name. And may your faith be renewed and restored altogether for the glory of God in Jesus name. Amen!