Birthing Pains

Matthew 24:4-8 NLT

“Jesus told them, “Don’t let anyone mislead you, for many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah.’ They will deceive many. And you will hear of wars and threats of wars, but don’t panic. Yes, these things must take place, but the end won’t follow immediately. Nation will go to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in many parts of the world. But all this is only the first of the birth pains, with more to come.”

Can you feel it? There is something stirring right now in the Heavens and upon the Earth. God’s mighty hand is coming upon us and shaking nations, shaking individuals; for His plans will always prevail. This morning there was a stirring in my Spirit, and I saw a quick vision of the Lord Jesus drawing all men unto Him through the power of His Holy Spirit. (John 12:32) He is awakening those who slumber. He is calling forth mighty warriors, his sons and daughters, who have been dormant for a time. He is raising up His army of saints for war. As we approach March 2022, this year is moving so quickly, and you do not want to miss one thing the Lord has in store for your life, or for your kingdom purpose. Don’t miss out on what the Lord is doing in this hour. God’s Spirit is sweeping through nations, though homes, through schools, through communities, and He is hand picking His servants to wake up and rise up! You are important and necessary in the Kingdom of God on Earth and in Heaven!

Revelation 3:20 “Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends. Those who are victorious will sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat with my Father on his throne.”

Are you one who He has been knocking on the door of your heart to rise up? Will you heed to His call on your life? There was a time early on in my walk with Christ where He would wake me up in the early hours of the morning and I would hear and feel a literal knock on my heart. At times, I would try to ignore it, being 1:00 AM, and try to go back to sleep; and He would knock again right away. Jesus knows I can be stubborn, but His Love is so pure, I could not resist Him. He would flood my room with His Presence and tell me to spend time with Him reading the Bible and praying and praising Him. He is doing this more and more in this hour! These moments are where He can transform us and keep us prepared for the days we are living in and coming into. He can talk with us. He wants a relationship with us and He wants to help us to fulfill our God given destinies with no holding back. We must empty ourselves and be Filled with more of Him! Do not miss out on what is happening in this hour. For the Scripture says in Matthew 24:36 NLT “However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows.” Until this time, we must prepare and be prepared. The best place to do so is at His feet, chasing His Presence, and being willing to listen when He speaks, and execute what He says at any given moment.

As time and history as we know it winds down towards the soon return of our Lord Jesus Christ; we as a Body will experience many birthing seasons, many birth pains in the Spirit. As we stay reading His Word, standing on His truths, and seeking His face; we can rest assured that we have nothing to fear. Being a part of the army of the Lord requires discipline, strength, humility, boldness; to name a few necessary traits. But when we know that the King of Kings and Lord of Lords is leading us in this army, we shall have no fear. For surely His Kingdom is upon us and with us wherever we go. Stay vigilant, stay focused on Jesus, stay ready. Answer when He calls. Until next time, May the Lord Bless you and keep you all my brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus.