Like a Flood!
As I looked at different versions of Isaiah 59:18-20, it was hard to pick out one that spoke exactly to the way this scripture was preached one time in my hearing that really got my attention. As I looked at the NIV, the 19th verse says:
“From the west, men will fear the name of the LORD,
and from the rising of the sun, they will revere his glory.
For he will come like a pent-up flood
that the breath of the LORD drives along.”
And as I read it I said, “this is powerful” – God will come like a pent-up flood being driven by the very breath of the Lord! WOW! Just like God – to build up this mighty activity and then with one simple breath – just send it to destroy all the forces of the enemy! I like that!
I guess you can tell I’m in one of those “get-em God” moods. I have someone I’m dealing with on the job who is determined to get my goat and make me wonder if I am able to live the truth I write. Those of you who only know me through my pen don’t know how years and years of being sat down by God has tempered the raging side of my nature and caused me to become quite docile. It takes an awful lot to stir me – and this young woman, I confess has stirred me!
Yes, my friends, God is still working on me. I have thought of at least ten ways to deal with this young woman, but each has deflated like a balloon that was blown to full capacity and not tied properly! It is not time. I must wait – and wait in silence – until my human emotions have all subsided and I can pray in faith for what is really causing her to want to attack me – could it be that she is crying out for something or someone – could I be the one God has called upon to pray for her?
God does send forth that flood to conquer our enemies, but people are not our enemies – satan is! So I won’t work my emotions on her, but I will speak to the satanic tormenting spirit that seeks to make my life miserable and distract me from the peace I have found in the Holy Ghost and I will use His Word to assure me that He hears, and answers prayer and has sent a redeemer out of Zion, by decree!
God looked and saw evil looming on the horizon—
so much evil and no sign of Justice.
He couldn’t believe what he saw:
not a soul around to correct this awful situation.
So he did it himself, took on the work of Salvation,
fueled by his own Righteousness.
He dressed in Righteousness, put it on like a suit of armor,
with Salvation on his head like a helmet,
Put on Judgment like an overcoat,
and threw a cloak of Passion across his shoulders.
He’ll make everyone pay for what they’ve done:
fury for his foes, just deserts for his enemies.
Even the far-off islands will get paid off in full.
In the west they’ll fear the name of God,
in the east they’ll fear the glory of God,
For he’ll arrive like a river in flood stage,
whipped to a torrent by the wind of God.
“I’ll arrive in Zion as Redeemer,
to those in Jacob who leave their sins.”
God’s Decree. Isaiah 59:15-19 (MSG)
God Bless You,
Maria
Great word, Maria!
You are always speaking my heart. I’m sure I join a great company of believers who have been judged, misunderstood, abused and used too often to mention. Yet, I have come to know that the Father God will vindicate His people but,…..it will be in HIS time (Ps 26:1). I, too, find myself at times taking on that side of King David that says,”Get’em Lord.” And I usually want them to FEEL my pain
. Yet, I always (as if I hadn’t learned before) find myself on the other side of King David, humbled and broken before the Father, asking for mercy….for myself and those who have hurt me. For me, It really boils down to trust and patience ~ trusting and waiting on Him to avenge hurt, my situation, my pain. I must admit the waiting process is not fun. So while I wait I find comfort in His word, “For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.” (I Peter 3:12). He will vindicate me….in HIS time!
May the breath of God come in all its might and destroy all of the enemies of His people and His kingdom.
Thanks for pouring fresh oil on all of us. Much Love, Dorothy C.
God bless you Maria. I am praying for you as you wait on the Lord to handle this situation. “Vengence is mine says the Lord I will repay” and I am often so impatient about when He is going to repay. I am praying for you to have wisdom and discernment in this situation because God promised ” If any man lack wisdom, let him ask of God and He will give it liberally”. Love you, my sister. The God in you must be making this young woman very uncomfortable for her to be so vindictive. Be encouraged.