Series
2.7.16 - #197
July
16, 2004
I
am blessed, for men hate me, reproach me, separate me from their
company, and cast out my name as evil for the Lord's sake. My
reward is great in heaven; therefore, I rejoice and leap for
joy. God has consecrated me, and now I have praise in heaven.
I am spoken of in heavenly places, and divine favor has been
given to me. Honor has been bestowed upon me. The persecution
against me is a testimony that I have won approval from above.
Man's disapproval of me and their negative expressions concerning
me are the Lord's actions of heavenly ratifications of favor.
Many seek the praises of men. Because I did not bow at the feet
of men and I spoke the true word of God given to me, his approval
has been applied to my life. Man's negative expression concerning
me is God's endorsement of support on my behalf. I rejoice greatly,
for he has declared through the lips of my enemies the endorsement
of a true prophet. If I were a false prophet, then all men would
speak well of me.
I
do not need man's approval to be called by God. Certification
in heaven is not founded on man's opinion of me. The truth of
my calling will be made known in due time, but for now, the
Lord places the badge of his acceptance upon me, which is rejection
by man. I rise up and establish my acceptance of my calling
with confidence and rejoicing. I show my respect for the Lord's
ordination by worthy praises during this time of denunciation
by brethren. The coat of his approval has been given to me,
and I am hated. His brethren hated Joseph for his dreams and
his words. I am also hated for my words. I am not greater than
Joseph. My master was hated. I leap and rejoice that I am counted
worthy to suffer shame for his name. Man shall not live by bread
alone but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.
I am living the word of God, and he is living his life out through
me. This is a personal relationship with him. I continue to
record the testimonies of my life with God. I have laid up his
word in my heart; therefore, it is speaking to me and in me.
I do not despise this time of rejection and alienation. It is
a glorious time. I hear the voice of his words and fall to the
floor in his presence.
The
voice of the enemy has spoken against me. God comforts me with
his word and his promises. The Lord is ministering to me by
his Spirit as he lays his hand upon me. I am greatly beloved.
Now I understand the words that he speaks unto me. I look into
the direction that he is pointing. I behold the line of men
before me. I go and stand in the line with the men, for it is
the line of prophets of the past, present, and the future. I
am called to be in the line. I will go, for God has sent me.
I open my mouth, and he will touch my tongue again with his
finger. My tongue shall now speak his word boldly. The finger
of God shall cast out devils as I speak the words that he shall
give unto me. I stand fast in the liberty that has been granted
to me. I am blessed and persecuted for righteousness' sake;
therefore, mine is the kingdom of heaven. I do not despise the
fact that men revile me, persecute me, and say all manner of
evil against me falsely for his sake. I rejoice and am exceeding
glad, for great is my reward in heaven. Everyone in the line
of prophets before me has suffered like persecution and so shall
I and all those in the line after me.
Hebrews
10:22 - 23
Let
us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having
our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies
washed with pure water. Let
us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering;
(for he is faithful that promised;)
Ephesians
2:8-9
For
by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves:
it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.
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