Several friends of mine recently told me about all the things that are going wrong in their lives right now. In an effort to comfort them, I shared what I believe God has shown me about this season.
There is a testing going on right now, one that is affecting all of us. Everything is being weighed — our thoughts, attitudes, beliefs, spiritual inheritances, bloodline issues — to see where we are weak.
When God judges and weighs His people, it seems that He doesn’t go through our issues one at a time; He addresses all of them at once. It’s a process somewhat similar to judging an animal at a fair: Every part of that animal is assessed and reviewed for strengths and weaknesses, and any flaw in any area is poked and prodded and exposed.
While this is going on, we tend to be very aware of our faults. Our issues come up. Some of us may find ourselves struggling with finances and hereditary illnesses. We feel like we’re under spiritual attack. God is testing us — not to condemn us but to deal with our weaknesses.
Whenever He does this, He has a reason and a purpose, both of which are usually better and more significant than we realize. This is the year 2009. Nine is the number of judgment. It isn’t so much the passing of judgment as it is the process of judgment, in which the weaknesses and limitations of every person are exposed. God judges us because He is preparing us for Himself. He’s getting ready to move and pour out and bless — and to bring judgment on those who aren’t responding.
What is the most important thing we can do during this time? We can embrace God’s testing. Instead of cowering or drawing back, we should lay everything out before Him and let Him touch, handle, heal, remove and rearrange as He sees fit. We want Him to take care of any holes or weak spots within us, so that when the fullness of judgment arrives, we will be overcome with blessing.
This is a really good thing that’s happening right now. It’s exciting and positive. The weights are heavy today because we’re going to be stronger tomorrow. When many of us hear about testing, we sigh and groan, “Oh, great.” But there is a very odd thing that happens when we’re in alignment with God and His will for our lives: We don’t want the judging process to end. We realize the benefit of it, and instead of trying to get through it, we learn to embrace it as an opportunity to study and adopt the ways of God.
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@Angela Waters
WOW Angela, you have nailed it on the head for me!!
That has been my last year and a half.
I have not liked the process but the results so far are amazing. I would not have missed on this chance for growth for the world — I will never forget what I have learned — and I will never let go.
Thanks.
Karen
@ Angela Waters
? Let us WAKE, Lord!
I just wanted to agree and say even in the dull moments of feeling like God is really distant and life is purposeless… it is all to test faith and see if we have that hunger to seek Him all the more. Whether in crisis, or “boredom”, when everything seems like the seen world is all there is – there is so much more for us if we will answer Jesus’ Solomon call. Will you follow on the dangerous heights after Jesus or will you stay in bed
The last 9+ months have been the most tormenting time I can remember….and have not been able to find peace anywhere, not even my own home or church! (This may have to do with fear base teaching on Revelations from childhood…..and having visions and dream of what is to come.) But the other day, I was listening to a Q&A that Jim and Aaron Evan’s did about 2 years ago, that mentioned about praying to God to send angels to hold us up when we were too weary to continue (one way to get heavens attention is desparation). I did this, and felt a “cloak” lifted off of me like a weight. Though things in my life have not changed…..I can face them with a new, refreshed and the “sense” everything is going to be okay!
Thank you Jim for your teaching CD’s!!!!
I would like to hear that CD Marilyn spoke about. I have been thinking about his very thing as I have had a problem with tiny ants in my kitchen. I take care of one area & they show up in another, thus showing up “weak spots” where (the ants) the enemy can slip in. It takes tenacity & endurance to continue to deal with (them) issues. We must never give up, give up to God…..I have asked for Him to send the angels….too.
Thank you for the encouraging word. Five years ago God said “5 smooth stones” and I did not know what that meant but 5 years of hard times and if God had not been on my side – I would not be here today. Even now I tell God how very tired I am and that I don’t think I can take any more and then the peace floods my soul. Then after prayer I hear wonderful things that God has answered and I hope it made a difference.
Thanks again
Mr Driscoll,
I have had so many dreams since childhood of raising the dead. I have been so encouraged, again today by your faithfulness. Thanks! Bless you in Jesus Name,
You just gave me so much confirmation and I am so thankful for the truth you find and speak in relation to yourself, Jesus and the bride.
This past year has been one of the most intense in the sense of being tried. Instead of getting better, over the past 2 month, I have felt the heat increase! I was just about ready to begin the process of repenting for things I have not done as i have truly spent so much time before the Lord in prayer ministry, meditation etc… with the intent of breaking curses, repentance for me and generational stuff etc… and that had not solved this appearant time of testing! Then I heard Randy Clark speak on Heidi Bakers testimony
Amy
I read this earlier and commented, yet as I was reading the articles this one popped up again, so I reread it. It really hit home more today, my heart cries because the thing is, when we are going through the process, it can be messy; others see our messes too. I feel for them & think how I would like to crawl in a hole so as not to expose others or expose myself either. It is indeed humbling-which is good, but painful. I repent and stay on my face praying for mercy as we go through the fire, for ourselves and those around us.
Thank God ! I could not understand what has been going on with me! And everything And everyone around me!
Amen, that is on time for me, I am reading this Nov 3, 2009 11:16 am
I am beginning to understand what I am going thru and why.
Thanks for giving insight on this. I have heard so many sermons and words that at times were confusing to sort out as to what is going on in my life. Truly He has a purpose in my life and my turmoil is divinely orchestrated.
Dear Brother, Today is November 21, 2009 I have just finished reading all the insight on this message. I can not express all the help that I have rec,v from your teaching. I would love to learn more on this teaching and whatever other things that you could help me to learn . I am not to good on this computer but I want to learn more about what you have to teach. Thank you for your words of comfort and teaching
November 2008 I awoke in the morning with the word JUBILEE resonating in my ears and mind. I felt this was about 2009, as that is the time of year Father speaks to me about the year to come. I never understood Jubilee in the context of Judgment (the process) before, but it fits, as well as End of Slavery (and how to live free, not repeating previous errors that ended being sold into Slavery), Loss of Property/Gains (back to what is Right, a Fresh Start, the true Foundation), The Process of Judgment, sorting and dividing (sheep and goat; narrow gaite, wide gate; ‘Lord, Lord’) BEFORE the shift. I’m positive that those in ‘slavery’ because of familial debt, who had to sell their heritage land and even families, were sometimes sold to Righteous Masters and chose to remain rather than leave, in complete trust in the goodness they had experienced, staying by freedom of choice.
Question about my trials totally answered. I even had to laugh as I said, I do agree with wanting to keep going, wow.