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February 3, 2006
"GOD SAYS,
'NO, YOU HAVE
NOT FAILED'"
--Al Thomas
Celebrating His Life Ministries
www.celebratinghislife.org
a.thomas@myactv.net
 THE
VERY THING YOU THOUGHT WAS A DEFEAT, GOD SAYS WAS A VICTORY…
I strongly sense many people are feeling like they failed
God and are being pushed around by Satan's lies concerning (supposed) barren
years and lost opportunities. Others feel time has slipped through their
fingers, having missed the "moment." Yes, sometimes we do fail, but more than
often, the enemy convinces us we have blown it when we have not.
We know from our experiences in school, that
many teachers grade their tests differently. The ones we think, "I'm sure I
failed that one", we get it back: "PASSED"! When we think about the Master
Teacher, he grades his tests gently, I believe. There's more room for error, so
to speak. The grading system is different than our human thinking and from His
perspective, not ours. You may think you've failed some, but when you stand
before Jesus, He will notify you: "PASSED!"
God spoke this to me:
"YOU ARE NOT 'DEFEATED'– SATAN IS, 'YOU HAVE NOT FAILED'–SATAN HAS…."
"Satan has succeeded in making many of My children feel like failures. In
their weakest moments they agreed with him. Here is the real truth, you passed
the test (Matthew 25:21). Where the enemy had you thinking you were like Demas
'having loved this present world' (2 Timothy 4:10) I declare to you, this light
affliction (which the enemy meant for evil) will allow you to recapture that
resolve and determination that you thought was lost years ago…all is well, my
child. Let your heart leap with hope. Hear all of heaven's voice say to you,
the sun is rising."
"WHAT YOU THOUGHT WAS A
FOXHOLE IS ACTUALLY AN EAGLES NEST"
"No, you weren't hiding in fear. You were simply waiting on Me (Psalm 62:5).
You're smarter than you thought. You felt like you were being pursued by a
monster, instead I was chasing you down for a blessing (Psalm 23:6). Now it's all
starting to fall into place. Those hellish, negative discouraging thoughts tormenting you, I am now transforming into compliments! You are now ready to
comfort others in a similar state"
(2 Corinthians 1:3-4).
"INSTEAD OF A PAST
LITTERED WITH FAILURE – I PUT REWARDS IN YOUR ACCOUNT…."
"Instead of feeling little and insignificant, see the truth from My
perspective: Great advance for the Kingdom of God has
been made. No longer should you berate yourself (that was the enemy) but instead
start to hear the applause of heaven. Because of this, I want you to give thanks
to Me and all I have done for you (Colossians 3:15). The enemy fooled you–but now I am
revealing Him for what he really is: A lying, sneaky, deceptive foe who is
defeated and powerless because of what My son did at the cross (Hebrews 2:14). I am
awakening joy within you. Smile."
"MANY OF YOU THINK YOU
BLEW IT BY WASTING ALL THOSE YEARS (AND EXPECTED ME TO CHASTISE YOU), INSTEAD I
SAY 'WELL DONE MY CHILD, YOU WAITED ON ME IN SPITE OF THE VICIOUS ACCUSATIONS BY
THE ENEMY…YOU HAVE DONE WELL'"
"What you thought were barren years was instead
preparation for great accomplishments. Like a glorious light coming toward you,
suddenly My marvelous plans will start to become clear. You didn't blow it…the
enemy did. I was holding your hand the whole time (Hebrews 13:5). Yesterday you
randomly picked up the Bible and it always seemed to fall on verses speaking of
punishment and condemnation…now you will purposely turn to scripture confirming
that you are loved (Deuteronomy 33:27) and accepted with open arms. You're not too
late, but right on time (Phil. 1:6)."
"PREVIOUSLY CONVINCED YOU HAD
FAILED, NOW HEAVEN WILL OPEN UP BEFORE YOU"
"You will soon sense a glorious future before you. I
will open doors of blessing and opportunity. Discouragement will burn away like
dew when the sun comes up. Where there was confusion and bewilderment, there
will be clear sailing and calm seas (Mark 4:39). You will think it's a dream... but
it's real. Satan will feel humiliated and shirk back knowing he can do nothing
to stop the avalanche of My goodness coming your way (Psalm 31:19). An embarrassed
devil (instead of just backing off) will flee from you fearful he will get
overrun (Luke 10:19).
The truth of who you are will sink in…a child of Mine (Psalm 5:2; 84:
1-5). You'll not only feel relieved but once again happy and
strong. You will feel like flying (and your spirit will). You will arise and be
strong, picking up (and dusting off) your weapons (Ephesians 6:10-17). You will know
that I, your Lord, has not only restored your dignity, but given you the city. You can go forth now, never looking
back (Luke 9:62) only upward.
Your vision will be clear, your steps firm and your soul
will be on fire. That verse that previously seemed so hollow and distant will
reverberate through your spirit: "I can do all things through Christ who
strengthens me" (Phil 4:13). It will seem like your faith has faith.
Child of Mine, you're back…and you're not alone." (Mark
16:20).
By Al
Thomas
Celebrating His Life Ministries
www.celebratinghislife.org
a.thomas@myactv.net
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Al Thomas' Upcoming Itinerary:
February 12, 2006
Trinity Assembly
Waynesboro, VA
Contact: Pastor David Snodgrass
(540) 943-8962
www.celebratinghislife.com/speaking.html
February 19, 2006
Cornerstone Assembly
Kittanning, PA
Contact: Pastor Richard Beatty
(724) 548-5928
www.celebratinghislife.com/speaking.html
February 26, 2006
Romney Assembly
Romney, WV
Contact: Pastor Jim Mou
(304) 822-4263
www.celebratinghislife.com/speaking.html
March 5, 2006
Pleasant Grove
Needmore, PA
Contact: Pastor Denver Plessinger
(717) 573-4433
www.celebratinghislife.com/speaking.html
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