"So she called the name of the LORD who spoke to her, 'You are a God of seeing,' for she said, 'Truly here I have seen Him who looks after me.'" (Genesis 16:13 ESV)
You Are Not Forgotten
In the book of Genesis, we read about the story of Hagar. She was the servant of Sarah and was pregnant with child due to the decision between Sarah and Abraham to try and fulfill the promise of God in their own strength and efforts. Once Hagar was known to be with child, Hagar despised Sarah, and Sarah mistreated Hagar in return. Hagar became so despondent that she fled.
The angel of the Lord found her near a spring in the desert and encouraged her to return to Sarah and submit to her. The angel of the Lord also encouraged her with words concerning her child and the descendants that would come from him.
In her darkest moment, Hagar said, "You are a God of seeing... Truly here I have seen Him who looks after me." And she returned to Sarah and Abraham, encouraged.
Coming Soon
Personally, I have been in an extended season of waiting, and I believe many others have been as well. However, I am convinced that we are closer than ever to seeing the fulfillment of many long-awaited promises coming to pass. It is often when we are on the cusp of breakthrough that the enemy will seek to trap us in despair and discouragement. However, it is imperative that we do not give up.
As my husband and I were driving down the interstate, I was preoccupied in thought about many things that were competing for my peace and rest when I noticed a large, white sign along the roadside. It caught my attention in a way that was truly Holy Spirit inspired! It was white with bold, black letters and simply said, "Coming Soon." (Photo via Pexels)
I felt a jump in my spirit, as I believed the Lord was speaking through that sign and wanted to encourage me, as well as others who have found themselves in a long season of waiting! For many things that have been long-awaited and many things that are still incomplete, the Lord is saying, "Hold on; it is coming!"
Follow Me
This drive down the interstate was for a special ministry event that my husband and I were attending. It was a week-long event, and on this particular night, there were well over 1,500 people in attendance. We were able to find a couple of seats in the middle of the sanctuary, ready to join in the worship, and thankful and honored to be at this event.
After a couple of songs, an usher approached us, smiled, and said, "Follow me!" He proceeded to move us and a couple others up close to the front to a reserved seating section. We were not expecting this at all and immediately recognized this as the Lord's favor and kindness! As we were being escorted, I felt the Lord telling me that He was about to do this same thing for many in the Kingdom of God!
Hold on and Keep Trusting!
I hear the Lord saying today, "Surely, what I have promised you is coming soon... even quicker than you may think! Hold on and keep trusting Me! Breakthrough is indeed coming very soon; this will be in several areas simultaneously! Your tears of weeping will soon turn to tears of joy! You are about to see why the battle has been so intense! The level of victory and breakthrough will be even greater!"
"'Yes indeed, it won't be long now.' GOD'S Decree.
"'Things are going to happen so fast your head will swim, one thing fast on the heels of the other. You won't be able to keep up. Everything will be happening at once—and everywhere you look, blessings! Blessings like wine pouring off the mountains and hills. I'll make everything right again for My people Israel:
"'They'll rebuild their ruined cities. They'll plant vineyards and drink good wine. They'll work their gardens and eat fresh vegetables. And I'll plant them, plant them on their own land. They'll never again be uprooted from the land I've given them.'
"God, your God, says so." (Amos 9:13–15 MSG) (Photo via Pixabay)
"My Favor Is Here!"
The Lord says, "I know the waiting has been long and you have felt so weary. You are not forgotten! As I saw Hagar, I see you! You are not forsaken. I have great things in store for you! Take courage and know that everything is going to work out in your favor. I am the God who delights in doing all things exceedingly above all that you can ask or think."
"Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think." (Ephesians 3:20 NLT)
"Rehearse My promises and open your mouth to declare the answer! Resist the temptation to continually rehearse the problem, for doing that will only empower it greater. Seek Me. Find My Word and declare it from your mouth! You have been created in My image! You are designed to overcome and rise above! I am with you, I delight in you, and I am working and moving on your behalf! I am the God who sees, and you are not forgotten," says the Lord of Hosts.
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Angie Stolba
Living With Confidence
Email:Â lwcministries@angiestolba.com
Website:Â www.angiestolba.com
Jeff and Angie Stolba have a heart to see people walking in complete freedom and restoration. Angie shares her testimony at conferences and women's events. Angie enjoys co-laboring with her husband Jeff in ministry, as well as pouring into their three daughters. Angie has a genuine passion for God's Word and intercessory prayer. She is the author of the book, Dealing With the Root of Rejection.
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