Lesson 26 of 90
I can count on one hand the number of times anyone has given me a prophetic word. And because it is so rare, I remember, almost verbatim what the prophet or those working in the prophetic gifting have shared with me. The second word I received in my life was my position in the body of Christ as an Oracle. At the time I wondered what that meant, later in life I wondered when I would start.
Then came social media and I found it to be the perfect platform to speak to my children the words of wisdom that I think are important, the words I want to reiterate, and the words that I know they’ll appreciate later in life if not today—and social media was the perfect indirect approach.
What I didn’t realize is how many people would find short prayers and reminders of life beneficial. If my children never responded or reposted what they read for them, countless others did! You see, initially, I thought social media was in and of itself a gigantic waste of valuable time. What I didn’t realize was, herein was the forum God would use to speak into lives as an oracle.
I found out much later that my natural children were glancing at posts while others were benefiting. With this in mind, I wanted to capture what would expire over time into something my children, and you, could reference forever.
Some of the sayings you may have heard before and others you may have known but never really considered. Regardless, my prayer is that you enjoy each page, as I’m direct, facetious and principled. Just know I speak from the heart of a mother with good intentions towards you.
Let the read bless your life and know little tweaks here and there, or a complete overhaul in personality can make the difference in having a fulfilled existence or a life denied of the many benefits available to you as a believer.
Now, the Words of an Oracle...
Dear Woman,
Like the Apostles wrote letters to the early church, these are the posts I made on social media and elaborated as a letter just for you. They are designed to inspire and provoke you to be, do and have everything God intended for your life. Some days are a reminder, others are an admonishment, but each day is designed to encourage you.
Sometimes we just need to be encouraged. We can know the Truth and know what’s right, but a reminder is always refreshing. This devotional is designed to be just that—refreshing.
LESSON 26
Perfume over funk never mix.
Never put perfume over an unwashed body and never layer characteristics of Christ over an unchanged heart. Funk always overpowers the perfume and carnality and Christ-likeness will always be significantly different. There is no camouflage! Whether you’re musty or sinful, both are easily detected. It’s just a matter of time. Obviously or subtly, both seep out without warning and without much effort at all. So, manage your hygiene, but even more, manage your heart. Ask God to create within you a clean heart and to lead you in the way everlasting.
None of us are perfect and because we are evolving and being perfected, there will be a day when the old man, the carnal nature, or the flesh, randomly makes an entrance without warning. Just when you think you’re embodying the Words of Christ, pride, jealousy, contention or some form of lust emerges. It’s a sign that you must still work out your salvation with fear and trembling. It doesn’t mean give up.
Work on your character, integrity, personality or interpersonal skills by submitting yourself to the written Word of God. In other words, do what you read. Work on the person God calls you to be so that you are more and more removed from the unrefined you. In Galatians 5:22 it’s called, the “Fruit of the Spirit”, and it’s opposite to the “works of the flesh”. Everyday you’ve got to make your “flesh” subject to the Spirit, otherwise, you risk being disingenuous and religious. It’s when you draw near with your mouth and honor God with your lips, but your heart is removed. (Isaiah 29:13)
In Christ, you are one or the other you can’t be both. James 3:10 says, “Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? My brothers, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.” I like to say it this way, “don’t talk out of both sides of your mouth.” If you are a Christian, be one completely, and if you love the Lord, act like it.
Be hot or cold, lukewarm is unacceptable. (Revelations 3:14-16).
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