What aroma flows from us as we go about our day?
The Aroma of God
truth
SWORD OF THE SPIRIT
“…the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”Ephesians 6:17 NASB1995
I had a vision on June 8 as I attended a day with Daughters on the Frontline. In the vision I saw a woman clothed in the armor of God. (Ephesians 6:10-18). But, I saw the sword of the Spirit laying at her feet. I received understanding that the sword was not being held because it was thought, “I will pick it up when I need it.”
I heard the Lord say in my spirit, “IT’S TIME TO PICK UP THE SWORD!! MY WORD TRUMPS THE WORD OF THE WORLD!”
Even though I saw a woman in my vision, I believe that the woman represents the “bride of Christ.” This vision and word is for all – men and women alike.
Brothers & Sisters, the main weapon of our warfare is in our mouths! God’s Word spoken, declared, and decreed in and over our circumstances and in and over world circumstances is one of the most powerful weapons we have. We need to realize the importance and necessity of having our “sword” constantly ready.
Read God’s Word…Pray God’s Word…Speak God’s Word
May God’s Word continually be in our hearts and in our mouths! RISE UP BROTHERS & SISTERS! PICK UP THE SWORD AND BE READY TO DO BATTLE!
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.”Ephesians 6:12 NASB1995
Don’t let what is happening in your life put you in a position of defeat. Rise up from that position and remember you are “seated with Christ in heavenly places.” (Ephesians 2:6). That is your position!
RISE UP! ARMOR UP! SPEAK UP!
You are not defeated! You are not a failure! You are not powerless! SPEAK God’s truth over yourself and over your circumstances and keep speaking it until you see the victory!
“For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.” (1 John 5:4)
Praying for you, mighty, victorious men and women of God!!
~Tina K. Roach
Fast Food or Feast?
A week ago, I was praying for my upcoming Adult Sunday School Class. I was trying to figure out how I could stay “on schedule” with my self-imposed timeline for our study.
I’m not very good at staying on a schedule…mainly because I let the Lord take over and I find myself talking about things I had not planned to talk about. And hearing the praises and prayer needs of the group and taking time to pray.
I had been praying about this for a few days and I found myself continuing to pray on the way to church. I was almost at church and I heard the Lord say, “My Word is not fast food!”
I immediately had a vision of grabbing something to eat on the way out of the door…instead of sitting down at the table and having my attention on what I was eating.
It is very difficult to digest food on the run. Meat especially needs to be chewed and digested fully. Brothers and Sisters, if we want the “meat” of the Word, we need to take the time to chew thoroughly and let it digest!
Oh Lord, I don’t want to grab your Word on the run! I want to take time to meditate on it; to hear what You desire me to hear; to allow the Holy Spirit to reveal greater understanding so I may walk in Your Word! Help me, Lord, to not rush ahead or lag behind in my teaching of Your Word. I desire to be in step with You! Thank You, Lord, for Your Word! May we never take it for granted, but treasure the truths contained within it. Your Word is a feast that will fill us and strengthen us and guide us in the days ahead. Help us to move on from milk to partaking of solid food. (Hebrews 5:13). Amen!
Is Jesus Your Lord & Savior?
Dearest ones, have you been rescued by Father God? Have you received redemption in and through Jesus Christ, His Son? Are you living confidently in the kingdom of God knowing the truth of your identity in Christ? If you have not received Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, are you ready to?
“…if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation.“
Romans 10:9-10
What Would You Declare?
Declarations are powerful!
If Jesus was standing before you right now and asked, “Who do you say that I am?”
What would you say/declare?
Our Identity
You are who God says you are! You can do what God says you can do! God is actively working in and through you! Be bold and walk in HIS TRUTH!!
Be Thoroughly Equipped!!
Read the Word; Speak the Word; Pray the Word; Live the Word!!
BELIEVE!
While on vacation, I took two of my granddaughters to a ceramics studio. I have not been to one in over 30 years! I had a very hard time picking out the one I wanted to paint. There was a very large selection of ceramic pieces to choose from.
Finally, I saw the one I wanted! After painting it two different colors/ways…and not being satisfied…I finally chose one all over color and then different colored “spots.”
I am a very visual person. One of the dot colors I chose was black. It immediately didn’t feel right and I stopped and waited for inspiration. I immediately thought – black symbolizes our sin. I then found myself reaching for the red paint and painting over the black with red. The blood of Christ shed on the cross for us cleanses us from our sin! His blood redeems us/frees us from the power of sin and restores us into right relationship to Father God! Hallelujah!!
“…you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ.”
1 Peter 1:18-19
BELIEVE!
“…if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved;”. Romans 10:9
“For this is the will of My Father, that everyone who beholds the Son and believes in Him will have eternal life, and I Myself will raise him up on the last day.”” John 6:40
I bless you, my friends, and speak this blessing over you:
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13
AMEN & AMEN!
Your Sister in Christ, Tina
RISE UP, BELOVED OF GOD!
RISE UP, BELOVED OF GOD!
SPEAK the heart of the Father in all circumstances!
Take your stand as WARRIORS IN THE SPIRIT and watch the LORD move in POWER and LOVE through your prayers!
GET READY to hear the Lord and speak forth His Word to a world that is waiting to hear from their Father!
GET READY for the Lord to stretch forth His Hand and heal and deliver through YOU!
RISE UP, BELOVED OF GOD!
TREASURE HUNT!
It makes all the difference in the world when we read Scripture EXPECTING that the LORD will teach us and impact us through the inspired words that we read! (2 Timothy 3:16)
Then our reading changes from being a “discipline” to becoming a “treasure hunt!” And that is exciting!
Thank You, LORD, for Your Word! Your Truths are indeed a “treasure” that we want to store up within our minds, souls, and spirits!
We are indeed “rich” when we store up Your Treasure, Your Word, within our hearts…and then ACT on Your Truth!
May we spread Your Treasure upon this earth. May we not just be HEARERS of Your Word…but may we be DOERS!! (James 1:22). AMEN!!
Hallelujah!!
Reflection of Glory! 