September 3

Now rather than abstract, let me share from the heart about the challenge of the Word of God.

Mark 4:24–25 (NIV84) — 24 “Consider carefully what you hear,” he continued. “With the measure you use, it will be measured to you—and even more. 25 Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him.”

Have you ever come to a point of "I quit"? I mean you have been standing and having done all to stand you have continued to stand and then when it seems like it was going to turn around you were laid out like a boxer who just got hit in the sweet spot. You are on the ground and unable to put together what exactly happened and NOBODY is coming to see how you are or to help you up. Of course God is there, but nobody else. Have you been there? I am.

All of a sudden this verse comes back to my mind with full force and I am obligated to interact with it and make a decision. Do I, knowing full well the potential for me to get knock down again or even knocked out, get up, wipe off my gloves and get ready to fight again? Or do I look to my corner and pray they throw in the white towel signifying surrender? Right now I want the white towel, but I know it is not an option. It would not just mean that I give up, it would mean that I am not going to apply the Word of God to my life! It would mean that further revelation would be hindered, and it would mean that the revelation I have right now very well may be taken away.

We have but one choice - apply the Word of God, believe against all odds (according to this world) and contend for the miracle - the change - the win! My heart is saying it won't happen, but my spirit is screaming trust God! I want more of God, so I must stand and fight. Come Lord Jesus.