"We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down, but we are not destroyed. Through suffering, our bodies continue to share in the death of Jesus so that the life of Jesus may also be seen in our bodies." 2 Corinthians 4:7-10 NLT
Because of the times and the way the economy is today we are surrounded by trials and hardships. It is difficult to remain strong and stable on our own, but with God on our side, who can be against us? He is willing and able to carry us through the toughest times. "Humanly speaking it is impossible, but with God, everything is possible." Matthew 19:26 NLT As things seem to be working against us, causing us to become weary and discouraged, this is what God has promised us -
"So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, and His glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him." Isaiah 59:19
"And suddenly there came a sound from Heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting." Acts 2:2
> Victory and healing begin when you hear the sound of God's presence in the house.
"Now the Lord is that Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."2 Corinthians 3:17
> Without the anointing or God's Holy Spirit present, there is no power to create a miracle or victory over your battle. The Holy Spirit is likened to Electricity in a wire, you can't see it but it's there. You have confidence that when you turn on the switch, the light will come on. It is the electricity that makes the light work. Without the electricity there is no power to make the light work. It is the same with God's Holy Spirit, it is the power that makes the miracles happen. When God Shows up, the power is there to perform any miracle you need at that time. Listen to the Sound as God comes into the room. It could be in the wind, prayer,a song,laughter/joy,Prophetic Words, there are many ways we can hear God's presence in a room. We can also feel it. The Bible says His Holy Spirit will witness with our Spirit that He is there. Do not make a move until you have heard the sound and know that God's Holy Spirit is in the house.
"come to Me with your ears wide open. Listen and you will find life. I will make an everlasting covenant with you. I will give you all the unfailing love I promised to David." Isaiah 55:3
Read: 2 Samuel 5:22-25
Key Verse: 2 Samuel 5:24 - "When you hear a sound like marching feet in the tops of the Poplar trees, be on the alert! That will be the signal that the Lord is moving ahead of you to strike down the Philistine Army."
Wait on God. Don't get ahead of God, without His presence and guidance, were in big trouble. Can't do it on our own, we don't have the power, God does. God told King David not to attack straight on, but to go around behind the enemy and wait for the sound of God's Holy Presence and then follow God into battle for the victory.
> there is victory and freedom in the sound of God's presence.
"Where there is no vision, the people will parish." Proverbs 29:18
"Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life." Proverbs 13:12
We Cry Out ! "We have become old, dry bones, all hope is gone." Ezekiel 37:11
The Lord says to us - "I will open your graves of exile and cause you to rise again. I will put My Spirit in you and you will live again." Ezekiel 37:12-14
> Listen to the sounds of a new begining.
"I am about to do something new, see, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland." Isaiah 43:19
"Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound; they shall walk, O Lord, in the light of Thy countenance. In Thy name shall they rejoice all the day; and in Thy righteousness shall they be exalted. For Thou art the glory of their strength; and in Thy favor our horn shall be exhalted. For the Lord is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our King." Psalms 89:15-18
> When we hear the sounds of God's presence and see His mighty work being done in our lives, it brings joy, a new vision and renewed hope for our future outlook. "With men it is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Mt 19:26
