WARNING: BEFORE BREAKTHROUGH (CROSSING OVER)
The Lord finally got my attention one morning, about eight years ago, regarding what I saw going on around me and apparently within me as well. I had been observing spiritually mature people acting in ways that they used to before they solved some of their “flesh” issues.
The Lord used the 2 x 4 across the forehead approach that morning to say to me “Duh!” What did Chuck Pierce prophesy regarding April 20, 2001? It was going to be a “crossing over” for those that had been going through transition for the previous 3-4 years. Well, guess what, the enemy knew that also and will use any vulnerable area still not completely killed off in our flesh (soul) to try and foil Gods’ plan.
For example, I was working at home booking Steve Archer and supporting a couple of ministries. My vulnerability, when I am working, is to focus in on the work and focus out any distractions. Unfortunately, distractions also include paying attention to family and friends without acting irritated if they “bother” me while I’m working. The first 2 x 4 smash on the forehead was when Diane said I was acting “glum”. I didn’t feel glum, but I had blocked off normal relationship and kindness as a distraction. Don’t worry, I won’t divulge to everyone how each of you may act when the devil starts probing your weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
Here are some of the examples of what can happen:
Vulnerability: Manifestation:
Fear Worry, 2nd Guessing, Procrastination, Hopeless
Lust Uncontrolled thoughts, Fantasies
Greed Hoarding, Manipulation, Selfishness
Bad Attitude Anger, Irritation, Moodiness, Mean, Grumpy
Selfish Controlling, Non-responsive, Manipulative
Self Worth-in Christ Confusion, lack of direction, withdrawing
Look at yourself and those people that God has given you relationship with and ask the question: “Where am I vulnerable and how am I acting?” Then repent to the Lord and also those that have been impacted by your behavior and then with the Lord’s help “FIX THE PROBLEM”.
Put up a spiritual hedge of protection around you and the vulnerable area. Ask your mate or someone close to you to tell you if you’re acting in an old fleshly (soulish) manner. And then look forward with full Hope, Faith and Joy to the crossing over that will happen in your life.
PHIL. 4:8 “whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things (fix your minds on them).
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