1 Samuel 24-25 / John 10:22-42 / Psalm 116 / Proverbs 15:20-21
Have you ever felt unjustly accused? Or even chased down with a false story due to a misunderstanding or even a straight up lie? It’s so maddening, isn’t it? But what should be your response? Anger? Revenge?
The story of the conflict between Saul and David has progressed to the point that David is having to stay on the run and hide from Saul who is trying to kill him. Remember, David has done nothing wrong that Saul should want to kill him.
We’ve talked about Saul’s progression from pride to rebellion to deception and now to attempting to take vengeance for a perceived wrong that is actually rooted in his jealousy of David, God’s chosen king.
David is faced with a choice. He can avenge the wrong and kill Saul, or he can trust God to avenge him. David was tempted to kill Saul, but he realized that harming him in any way would be wrong because although Saul had fallen into deep deception, he was still called by God and anointed as king by Samuel.
Saul is not walking out his calling and identity because of the enemy’s deception over his life. This makes me wonder – actually, believe – if our enemy does the same to us. Does he see our call and attempt an attack at the root of that call to lead us away from God’s plan? I think he does.
I attended a ladies’ meeting last night that was so encouraging and affirming of the things the Lord has been telling me. I’ve talked to you about my call as Still the Mom. I’ve told you how my desire to be a mom was attacked, and that I didn’t even want children. I’ve told you how when my oldest was two the Lord told us to homeschool, leading me down a path of ultimate home school mom.
I’ve told you about the prophetic words that said – you’re the mom. I’ve talked about my journey in beginning my blog, YouTube channel, etc. all of which are a direct result of finding that “mom” path and walking out what I know God is telling me.
So, how did the enemy attack this calling? He attacked it with wounding and rejection from my own mom. And this is what Jana talked about last night – that the enemy directly attacks us at the root of our calling to try to keep us from our identity and destiny (these are my words that sum up the incredible revelation shared!).
The devil cannot have me being The Mom, or Still the Mom. Why? Because not only is my life being healed and changed, I’m helping to heal and change the lives of those all around me. I’m seeing direct evidence of my gifting as an equipper and activator as those around me are discovering and walking powerfully in their gifting. And it’s the most exciting thing!
I’ve said for several years that I was an equipper and activator, and although I knew that was true, I had no idea what that meant. Now, I’m seeing this with my own eyes! Men and women are having major light bulb moments, are getting excited about their design and path, and are jumping straight into the deep water with the Lord! And this is bringing me incredible joy!
I’ve said on more than one occasion lately, either at our Sunday gathering or at our prophetic art classes – is this really my life?! Do I really get to be this blessed?! I’m in awe of what God is doing to invade my space and the space of those with whom I share community.
And I have to say it again, “Is this really my life, Lord?!” Thank you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me find my fit, the key that unlocks my destiny. And thank you for allowing me to help others do the same.
Are you unsure of your destiny, gifting, calling? If you’d like to talk about it, and you live local, let’s have coffee and talk. God might just have some surprises for us both!
