The Bride Made Ready

Few times in history have we seen a major unshackled victory of a dread champion. These times are precious for they remind us that God is indeed working out His will on earth, providing victory out of the jaws of defeat. Remember Pharaoh and Moses? How about Elijah and the prophets of Baal? David and Goliath? We know these stories because in each instance the odds of success for God's people was stunningly low yet God delivered His own with an unfettered win. We are seeing this play out today in the USA as God is once again setting the stage for a major deliverance. Listen as Homer and Wanda encourage the faithful to stay hopeful that God will bring victory to America and her president.

As we mature in faith, and Jesus leads us into the wilderness, we meet a side of God we have not met before. This God allows us to endure great trials as He removes 'self' from us. He is also a great Promise Maker and Promise Keeper.  

In this season of Tabernacles many Jewish people and some believers are dwelling in temporary booths, sukkahs, as they remind themselves of their ancestors sojourning in the wilderness. These booths are 3 sided and open to the elements. They are, simply put, a box. Likewise, many believers live in boxes as well but the box is spiritual and, unlike the sukkah, stays up year round. The three walls of this spiritual box is designed for our good, but can actually become a prison if we are not careful. In this episode, Homer and Wanda discuss what are the three walls that can bind us. They bring wisdom and understanding how to escape this prison and grow into intimacy by moving from the mind to the heart.

For all of its bluster pride is weak. Those who revel in pride are weak for their strength lies solely within. When they die their strength goes with them. Humility, however, has strength that is beyond man for it originates in God Himself. The servant has more power than the mightiest of men if they are in relationship with the One who is the servant of all. The humble servant who follows the example of Jesus will have more power to conquer than they could ever realize.

Has the injustice in the world been difficult to take lately? Walking in faith is difficult, but when Jesus takes us to the wilderness injustice rockets to a whole new level. The wilderness breaks us down so we will reverentially submit to the will of God. It is a season of extreme testing. Remember that God brought the finest man in all the earth to satan's attention precisely so he could be tested. This testing is crucial if we are to progress in faith and please our God, however the price we pay is tremendous. Journeying through this valley caused our family to cry out to God many times for justice to be done. We can encourage you that justice does return and justice will return for you. No matter the journey through the wilderness you are experiencing God will bring justice to you when it is done.