THE END OF AN ERA...THE SILENT ERA

Were you ever taught to think before you speak? Were you told when growing up to be seen and not heard? Although those statements may be true, there comes a point in time when the silence must come to an end, whether spiritual or natural. The time has come and now is that we must gather our thoughts that have been authored by the Holy Spirit. It's time to go forth speaking with boldness and confidence under the power and authority given by the Holy Spirit.

ISAIAH 58:1

CRY ALOUD, SPARE NOT, LIFT UP THY VOICE LIKE A TRUMPET, AND SHEW MY PEOPLE THEIR TRANSGRESSION, AND THE HOUSE OF JACOB THEIR SINS.

Now are the words of the prophet Ezekiel 3:26-27 fulfilled which states:

AND I WILL MAKE THY TONGUE CLEAVE TO THE ROOF OF THY MOUTH, THAT THOU SHALT BE DUMB, AND SHALT NOT BE TO THEM A REPROVER: FOR THEY ARE A REBELLIOUS HOUSE.

BUT WHEN I SPEAK WITH THEE I WILL OPEN THY MOUTH, AND THOU SHALT SAY UNTO THEM, THUS SAITH THE LORD GOD; HE THAT HEARETH , LET THEM HEAR; AND HE THAT FORBEAR, LET THEM FORBEAR: FOR THEY ARE A REBELLIOUS HOUSE.

I can remember as a child growing up I was quiet and reserved. Yet, I would always watch and observe things going on around me. I always had in me a desire to learn and explore the depths of things. I had two mentors in particular that when given the opportunity, I would ask questions that intrigued me. Then one day all of that changed and what was once innocent communication bundled with laughter with those I loved, turned into a situation of sexual abuse that one could never forget.

I couldn't understand how I got to that place. The feelings that a normal person would express outward toward an abuser was turned inward. I was angry with the Lord for allowing it to happen. Then I hated myself for not being loveable. Even the little bit of communication that I once had was cut off. My heart was hardened. I had no feelings. I had no words for anyone. I didn't want them to pay for their sins. I felt I needed to pay. It was my fault. I didn't understand about things happening for a purpose and for a reason or that all things work together for the good. All I knew was the difference between right and wrong. Yet, I never opened my mouth. I let them off the hook. I empowered my enemies by keeping silent.

Then one day I had had enough My enemies were always around. I wanted them out of my life. I despised them even more for thinking they conquered me or had gotten away with something. All sorts of demonic forces encompassed me. Anger, hate, wrath, vengeance, frustration, anxiety, and even destruction, to say the least. Yet, I was saved and had a relationship with Christ. I was a spiritual mess. Jesus was there but something was missing....the blood application. I had to use my mouth to apply the blood of Jesus to the situation...to my heart...to my mind. So that day I finally spoke. I told the devil, “You can't have my heart. You can't have my mind. You can't have my joy. You can't have my peace.” I began pleading the blood of Jesus over my life and took back the keys that I had handed over to my enemies.

This may be a personal testimony regarding a specific situation but the concept remains the same. The blood of Jesus is a powerful weapon of warfare and we must be armed with it all day, everyday. Apply it liberally. No matter the circumstance or the situation we cannot expect to see the spiritual victory without applying the blood of Jesus.

Contrary to popular belief, The Lord doesn't want us to be miserable. He wants us to be completely united with Him in the Spirit and to experience the peace that can only be achieved by His Spirit. When we are obedient to these simple instructions, we will begin to see our enemies moved out of the way. Don't expect the Lord to intervene and do things that He has empowered you to do!

Speak the Word in season and out of season with boldness and confidence. Cry aloud in the streets and spare not. Expose the enemy and his tactics on every corner, avenue, and in every dimension. Shine the light of Christ upon every hidden thing.

SPEAK...SPEAK...SPEAK MY WORD SAYS LORD AND SURELY IT WILL NOT RETURN VOID.