Warriors Arise: April 6, 2022
Matthew 15:21-23 (NKJV) Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed.” 23 But He answered her not a word.
There are times when I have been in pursuit of God and there is nothing. There is no response. There is no acknowledgement that I have said anything. I have to tell myself, "I know He heard me. I know He listens to me. I know He has not left me."
1 John 5:14 (NKJV) Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
1 Peter 3:12 (NKJV) For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their prayers; But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.
Deuteronomy 31:6 (NKJV) Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.
This woman who is calling out to Jesus is hoping He will have mercy, hoping He will acknowledge her so she can make her petition. But Jesus didn't say a word! What are we supposed to do? What did she do? She continued to follow after Jesus. She continued to recognize who He was. Everything in her could not contain what she needed him to do. She called out after Jesus, even though He never said a word.
She would not allow him to get out of her sight. She needed Jesus to do what no one else could do. I am sure she heard the testimonies of others and she knew someone with that kind of power and the heart to heal and deliver all who came to Him that her petition would be heard. She desperately needed to be heard. But why wouldn't He speak to her?
I cannot allow myself to get caught up in why things are happening just because I have finally found Jesus and know exactly what He can do, yet He isn't doing it. I must believe that as long as I honor who He is and that I am in pursuit of His goodness, He will acknowledge me. He will hear me. Who He is will not allow Him to stay silent forever. I will pursue until He speaks to me. I will be ready for when He turns to me and listens to my petition. He is good. He will hear me. He will speak to me. His love will compel Him.
Father, too many times I have felt You have given me the silent treatment. Those are made up things in my mind. You hear me when I pray. You listen to the concerns of my heart. You celebrate with me when we have accomplish a great exploit. You cheer for me when I have been bold and courageous to share Your love and do what I thought was impossible. You are my Rock and from the rock comes living water into my soul and every fiber of my being. I will worship You. I will not allow my mind to believe the lies. I will listen for when to press in more and pursue You more intently. I will listen for Your voice to speak so I know when You are addressing me. You are good and Your love will not allow You to remain silent. I will pursue You with all that I am and worship You only in Jesus' name amen.
A Warrior in the Lord’s Army,
Veridee Joy Hand
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