CROSSROADS
Turn off your Thinker and Turn on Your Blinker
Over my life I have been learning how to walk under God's anointing,
for my family, my world, and myself. Kenneth Copeland defines anointing, described
in the Bible, as "God on flesh doing those things that flesh cannot
do." It is God doing those things only He can do, and doing them through a
flesh-and-blood, earthly vessel. His Children.
Many times I have been able to move out into boldness in others
lives when I feel God is calling me to do so. But this is scary because
"others" can judge you as a complete nutcase! But I have gotten to
the place of doing it anyway. I have found time and time again, that when you
obey God miracles and fun "stuff" happens.
The other day I found myself with some extra time, I don't know
how that happened? I got on Facebook and found myself on someone else's wall,
which I rarely do. Something sparked my interest. I had no idea who this person
was but they were sharing a dream they had the night before. God told me to interpret the dream. I did. I
did not mention God, just gave what I felt God wanted her to know. Bravely, My
fingers started typing the interpretation God gave me…
Someone is going to come into your life to help you get to the
next place you are supposed to go. It will be out of the blue and you will not
be prepared to go but it is your destiny. The people that surround you now are
unable to help you get there. They may keep you from going backwards but they
can't take you somewhere they have not been. If this hits you deep, you know it
may be truth. If not just erase my post. Honestly I have no idea how I got
here. ? Sweet dreams. You are a treasure.
To my excitement they responded rather quickly:
“Melissa that does hit deep and makes sense.
I think the realization that I will be leaving family and friends in order to
live my destiny is sinking in. I feel God shifting
gears on me. I think he is bringing me closer to my destiny. Thank you!!”
This was something God wanted her to know and due to my boldness
and obedience, she got an encouraging confirming word.
I did not know about “The
Domino Effect” back then but I was playing Kingdom Domino’s and that was my
ripple for the day.
Because I wrote on their post, I was 10 minutes late leaving to
pick my kids up for school. I always take I-4 but God spoke to me in my spirit
and said, "As a confirmation, I want you to take 17/92 and I will make all
the red lights green, to let you know you do hear from me and I want you to
continue to be bold."
Logically, I-4 was going to be faster, I knew there were
probably 9 or more red lights on 17/92. But I chose to BELIEVE. I turned off my LOGICAL THINKING AND ACTED IN FAITH. As I
turned GOD’S WAY onto 17/92 I pushed the pedal
to the medal and FELT THE POWER of my sweet Mini Cooper hugging
the road.
First light… GREEN, then God said, "Don't stress. It will
not happen in your power. You are under the anointing and you can go as fast or slow as you want, you are under the radar and no one can see
you." I chose to go fast.
Initially, I felt like God gave me permission to be like
Charlize Theron in the movie, “The Italian Job”, where they did some crazy
driving with Mini Coopers in Italy.
I pressed my sport mode button and started shifting gears. Yes, I
took a little liberty, but I have to say I did feel His invincible power under
this anointing. In actuality, I should have been thinking on 2nd
Corinthians 4:7 where it says: But we have this treasure in earthen vessels,
“that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.”
About a mile into my “Italian Job” driving I did slip back into
the legal speed limit. Every light I reached was a strong GREEN.
I was amazed. Through the distance I could see GREEN blaring on
the 9th light of my 17/92 stretch. God
told me to speed up and jump in front of this truck, when I did the light was
green and gave me a green arrow to turn. Cool confirmation. I made the right
turn onto Lee road; I was still about 3 miles from my kid’s school. My smile
turned upside down when I saw RED.
I gasped, “What? I thought you said all green lights, was that just
for 17/92?”
God showed me that I was to stop here and look at the cross
roads, I -4 crossed over me just ahead. It was my old way of going to
the kid’s school. God told me I had to stop at the cross road to make a
decision. He asked me, “Did I want to go
my old way of I-4 or did I want to listen to him and take his road even when it
did not make good sense?” It was my
choice. He was giving me an “In Season” Kingdom dynamic. He was giving me an
option to choose to live a stress free life and enjoy the ride under His anointing.
The CROSSROADS gave me two choices: to believe Him and take the new roads he
would show me and rely on His anointing or settle for my own logical ways of
living life. I knew if I chose the
latter I would be choosing to be stagnant.
He invited me to do life like they do it in His Kingdom. His
kingdom’s economy runs on Faith. My
heart I accepted His way.
I arrived at my kids school TWO
MINUTES EARLIER, than if I have left
on time.
KINGDOM
DOMINO’S CHALLENGE: He is giving you the GREEN LIGHT so…turn off your thinker,
and turn on your blinker to follow God.
ETERNAL WORDS:
Let no one
deceive himself. If anyone among you seems to be wise in this age, let him
become a fool that he may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is
foolishness with God. 1st Corinthians 3:18
For the
Kingdom of God is not in word but in power.1st Corinthians 4:20
For we walk by
faith not by sight. 2nd Corinthians 5:7
…while we do
not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen.
For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things that are not seen
are eternal. 2nd Corinthians 4:18
YOUR MOVE: God
I ask you to help me to be bold and make room for the demonstration of your
Spirit and power when I speak today. Remind me to put on my Eternal Ray Bans so
I can see how to join in the plans of your invisible kingdom. Turn up my
Heavenly hearing aids and give me confidence to follow your leading.
Daily Ripple:
LISTEN. BELIEVE. BE BOLD.
This
is an excerpt from “The Domino Effect” the book being written by Melissa Clark,
M.A.,
F.A.C.C.T. License, and R.M. Cuthbert.
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to play Kingdom Domino’s and make a difference in the world?
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1 comment:
Melissa,I haven't thought about your blog in a long time.I was literally up late clearing out bookmarks on my computer, and came across your blog.When I did, I had to stop and read it.I love the story.I didn't question why it was on a blog about marriage, but your explanation was wonderful.I am realizing much of what I have tried to apply to other areas of life, I have begun to apply to our marriage and with God's direction & your help it is getting better.Today was challenging,but handled better than previous challenges by both my husband and myself.Lynn T.
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