Daily Bread - June 28, 2004

But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it unto the dogs. And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs.

These troubles were necessary. These tribulations were ordained. The devils that have used others to hinder you and discourage you are not victorious because they have scored points in hindering and discouraging you. The final point is sure. Though war has risen up against you, I am for you, and no one can be against you. Though you are cast down, you are not destroyed. Though you are troubled on every side, be not distressed. Though you are persecuted, you are not defeated. Though you are pursued, you are not caught. There is peace in the midst of this storm. In the midst of this storm, peace has not departed because of vicious waves and intimidating blows.

Look into the vision before you, and behold the blow of righteousness to the head of intimidation. Pity the vessel that bears the spirit of intimidation, for I shall smash the flesh of these vessels. Earthen vessels have become the habitation of spirits of intimidation sent forth to frustrate the ministry of my word. The word of God shall spring forth with its hammer effect and nail earthen vessels into the mounds of dirt. They shall be hidden among the dust in the burial places for castaways and reprobates. They shall be cast into the fields used by potters.

Look to the future, and behold the way of the Lord. The weight of the lost and the weight of my purpose are not on your shoulders. This weight is upon me. Now rest, and watch me work on your behalf. All hope is not gone, neither has it left. Hope is yet here. I will deliver you in time.

Rest. Rest. Give up your plans to defend yourself. Watch how I defend you. I have not come down from my throne of authority and relinquished it to another. Your God is still on the throne. I will deliver you in time. Rest and be confident of victory soon.

Amos 3: 7 - 8

Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. The lion hath roared, who will not fear? The Lord GOD hath spoken, who can but prophesy?