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Exactly ONE YEAR AGO on Monday, July 5, 2010, I left VA for GA in strict obedience to the Abrahamic call God gave me (Genesis 12:1). A few weeks prior, I was told by Him to leave on this date, so when that day arrived, I left – w/NO car, NO money, knowing NO one (+1) and w/only $200 in my pocket which was borrowed. I didn’t even have an address until 4 days prior to leaving. In essence, the only thing I had was God’s instruction, an instruction I really did NOT want to follow; however, my fear of the Lord was far greater than the fear of not knowing what lies ahead. I left not knowing much of anything except that God told me to come here, and I really wasn’t too happy by it at all. And when I finally began to share with other saints that I was leaving to ATL, most times the conversations went something like this:
“Oh, you have family down in Atlanta?”
“No”
“Do you already have a job lined up?”
“No.”
“Do you know which part of ATL you’re going to?”
“No.”
By this time, there looked puzzled with a hint of pity, almost to say, “You poor delusional woman.”
“So if you don’t mind me asking, why are you going to Atlanta?”
“God told me to.”
Oh yes, I’m sure they wanted to call the mental ward by now. And again, these were men and women of faith; most of which were ministers.
Nevertheless, regardless of the ridicule, the strange looks and even the comments that questioned my competence as a mother (been a mother for 23 years and counting), on the night of July 5th, 2010, my oldest son, youngest daughter and I was on the road headed toward Atlanta.
I dare not even try to tell you it was all easy and that the red carpet came rolling once I got here. Absolutely not! I thought I was strong in faith, especially since nearly two years prior the Lord told me to leave my place of employment (see http://www.naimawilliams.com/blog/2009/09/28/faith-that-pays-the-bills/) and I’ve been on a major faith walk since. However, once I arrived to ATL I realized that God was yet again calling me to a new, higher level of faith. This level required me to trust NOTHING I saw ~ only His Word and instruction – no matter how illogical it was. In the natural I appeared one way; however, in the spiritual, God thrust me to begin walking and operating in the office of a Prophet of the Lord, as He’s called me to. I even felt the mantle release and felt something happening in the spirit realm even while I was driving! Upon arrival and adjusting to the new place and season God had me in, I seen the evidential fruit of that released mantle. Though in the natural, it was like “God, what are you doing?”, in the spirit realm, it was ABSOLUTELY amazing. I was operating in different dimensions and learning new things. And folks, the best is still yet to come!
I say all that to say this: For some, God WILL require you to do things that will seriously frighten the living daylights out of you. At that crossroad, you will be tempted to run in the opposite direction, or try to conveniently block out what God is saying. Saints, do it! Not only will you see God move for, in and through you like never before, but also other people’s destinies are somehow dependent upon your obedience. Do not presume to think you have the right to question, negotiate or contend with The ALMIGHTY GOD! Instead, humble yourself, submit and obey – even if you must cry in the process (and you will). Know that God NEVER does anything for no reason, and everything He does is much greater than our finite minds can comprehend. This is why Proverbs 3:5-6 admonishes us to trust in the Lord w/ALL our heart and lean not unto our own understanding; in ALL our ways acknowledge Him and He will direct our paths.
Understand this: Very few will understand your praise; very few will understand your tears. Very few will not even know what you’re going through because the JOY of the Lord and your deep desire to serve Him will radiate through you in such a way where others will just think you’re walking on cloud 9. And you know what? You are! Because the Bible says the joy of the Lord is your strength! And that joy doesn’t come from the world! It’s not a superficial joy that’s contingent upon your children behaving or your bills paid or everything going your way. Actually, its IN SPITE of all these NOT happening, you have a greater joy in your heart because GREATER is He who is in you than he that is in the world! I’ve had a myriad of spiritual battles, some with demonic forces and witches (yes, they actually exist). I’ve also had to take some insults even from my brothers and sisters AND that is because NOT EVERYONE WILL SAY YES to this kind of call; for many will NOT leave their comfort zone! And for those who do answer the call, it’s not because they are so special. It’s because they desire God and fear God more than anything else; and trust me, it usually has taken years of getting spiritually whipped before they finally get there (at least that’s my testimony). Nevertheless, God will give you something that others only dream of during what appears to be your worst moment (in the natural). My God! My God! My God! Whoever you are, that is sensing a similar call of God on your life but is scared because you don’t know all the details – HUMBLE yourself and TRUST in the God you say you serve, and know….matter of fact….EXPECT HIM TO DO EXCEEDING ABUNDANTLY ABOVE THAT YOU CAN EVER ASK FOR OR THINK ACCORDING TO THE POWER THAT’S AT WORK IN YOU!!!
OTHER RELATED POSTS
http://www.naimawilliams.com/blog/2009/01/10/a-woman-of-chance-or-a-woman-of-faith-which-are-you/
http://www.naimawilliams.com/blog/2009/06/25/put-your-faith-where-your-mouth-is/
http://www.naimawilliams.com/blog/2009/05/15/determined/
http://www.naimawilliams.com/blog/2009/05/19/olives-grapes-and-a-diamond/
http://www.naimawilliams.com/blog/2009/05/09/are-you-willing-to-pay-the-price/
http://www.naimawilliams.com/blog/2009/04/28/believe-the-unbelievable/
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