{ DevoRepost | Accept His Timing - J&V. Osteen }

“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.”

_Galatians 6:9 (NKJV)

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God promises He will be true to His word, but He never puts a timeframe on it. 

Faith says that we may not know when is He going to do it, yet we trust Him enough to believe that He will do it, and that the answer is already in our future.

He has given us grace to accept His timing, in His strength and supernatural empowerment to stand strong while you are waiting.

Chose to keep believing, choose to praise Him and choose to accept His timing, knowing that He is faithful and has untold blessings in store for our future.

For because we trust Him, we trust in His love and timing."

_J & V. Osteen

{ Made to love. }

"Live and work without pride. Always be humble and gentle. Be patient and accept each other. Do not be hard on others, let love keep you from doing that. And as you're alert in noticing the differences, be quick to mend fences. "

_Ephesians 4:12 (Msg, Contempt Eng, Common Eng, NLT, NLV)

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to love Him, is to love the church and His people. as He is love, one cannot help but be consumed and let out to others around. so here is love, here is grace, here is Jesus.

{ Let your praises rise. }

"Your praise rose in my heart,
and made this valley sing."

_Hillsong (This is how we overcome)

{ Demolish, Start Over & On your feet. }

“Before I shaped you in the womb,
I knew all about you.
Before you saw the light of day,
I had holy plans for you:
A prophet to the nations—
that’s what I had in mind for you.”

But I said, “Hold it, Master God! Look at me.
I don’t know anything. I’m only a boy!”

God told me, “Don’t say, ‘I’m only a boy.’
I’ll tell you where to go and you’ll go there.
I’ll tell you what to say and you’ll say it.
Don’t be afraid of a soul.
I’ll be right there, looking after you.”
God’s Decree.

God reached out, touched my mouth, and said,
“Look! I’ve just put my words in your mouth—hand-delivered!
See what I’ve done? I’ve given you a job to do
among nations and governments—a red-letter day!
Your job is to pull up and tear down,
take apart and demolish,
And then start over,
building and planting.”

God’s Message came to me: “What do you see, Jeremiah?”

I said, “A walking stick—that’s all.”
And God said, “Good eyes! I’m sticking with you.
I’ll make every word I give you come true.”

God’s Message came again: “So what do you see now?”
I said, “I see a boiling pot, tipped down toward us.”
Then God told me, “Disaster will pour out of the north
on everyone living in this land.
Watch for this: I’m calling all the kings out of the north.”
God’s Decree.

“They’ll come and set up headquarters
facing Jerusalem’s gates,
Facing all the city walls,
facing all the villages of Judah.
I’ll pronounce my judgment on the people of Judah
for walking out on me—what a terrible thing to do!—
And courting other gods with their offerings,
worshiping as gods sticks they’d carved, stones they’d painted.

 “But you—up on your feet and get dressed for work!
Stand up and say your piece. Say exactly what I tell you to say.
Don’t pull your punches
or I’ll pull you out of the lineup.

“Stand at attention while I prepare you for your work.
I’m making you as impregnable as a castle,
Immovable as a steel post,
solid as a concrete block wall.
You’re a one-man defense system
against this culture,
Against Judah’s kings and princes,
against the priests and local leaders.
They’ll fight you, but they won’t
even scratch you.
I’ll back you up every inch of the way.”
God’s Decree.

_Jeremiah 1 (Msg)

{ it's a new season, it's a new day. pt. 2 }

going short is liberating. embracing this fresh look which was the most random yet something to be thankful for during this crazy month. and as one is going with the flow of change, another task has came up: 

accepting compliments, and not just brushing off your shoulders as i usually do. it's the quick "yeah yeah" or slip of the "praise God" two word response, and that does kill it, and kill it fast. haha.

so, here's to it. stay tuned.

{ He took one look at you and said, “Approved.” }

"Did you know that God was thinking about you before you were ever born? He knew everything about you before you were in your mother’s womb. 

He created you on purpose, for a purpose. 

He carefully planned who you would be, the color of your hair, the color of your eyes and skin. He gave you gifts, talents and abilities to be used for His glory. 

He took one look at you and said, “Approved.”

No matter how you may be feeling right now, no matter who’s approval you didn’t get on this earth, know that Almighty God loves you and approves of you today. There’s nothing you can do now or ever to change that. "

_J.Osteen

{ Living the message. }

for His word is living, so shall our lives be living what the truth exactly says. it is not just knowledge but transformational experiences.

there's a difference with reading the message and living the message. i personally want both. read Jesus, breathe Jesus, live Jesus.

/.worthship

"i will not trust, my arm of flesh, upon Your word i stand."

_ncc.

{ My lips praises Thee, for thy love is better than life. }

"because Your steadfast love is better than life,
my lips will praise You."

_psalm 63:3

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/.worthship

"Your loving kindness, is better than life.
Your loving kindness, is better than life.
My lips shall praise Thee,
thus will i bless Thee,
Your loving kindness is better, than life."

+ going old school doesn't get any better than this.

{ It's a new season, it's a new day. }

decided to embrace change. a word i once was afraid of, but there will not be much growth or maturity if it has not been those slightly uncomfortable moments in our lives where we're screaming yahweh, while He was right next to us all along.

anyways, here goes. first, it's time to go short. stay tuned.

{ Something to remember through the storms. }

{ In adoration... Just as you are. }

“It’s who you are and the way you live that count before God. Your worship must engage your spirit in the pursuit of truth.

That’s the kind of people the Father is out looking for: those who are simply and honestly themselves before him in their worship. God is sheer being itself—Spirit.

Those who worship him must do it out of their very being, their spirits, their true selves, in adoration.”

- John 4:24 (MSG)

{ Praise as a weapon. }

i believe that the very weapon against all darkness and principalities,
is WORSHIP. 

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what the enemy failed in,
we now graciously reign in.

the moment we open our mouths, we open our minds, thoughts, emotions and heart to be aline to the truth above all facts. in this lifestyle, how can one ever lose or be defeated?

/worthship.

"rain down on me, rain down on me, here in Your presence, i am free.
pour down like rain, come and touch me again,
Lord have Your presence fall on me."

_shakers

{ DevoRepost: He wants to surprise you }

“If you will listen diligently to the voice of the Lord your God,

being watchful to do all His commandments which I command you..

.all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you...”

- Deuteronomy 28:1–2 (AMP)

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A surprise is simply something good that you weren’t really expecting. It’s something that makes you feel special and lets you know that someone is thinking about you. Surprises bring us joy and lift our hearts. 

Your heavenly Father wants to surprise you and overtake you with His goodness. He wants to do things that make your life easier and lets you know how much He loves you.

The word “overtake” can also be translated “to catch by surprise.” Your heavenly Father longs to be good to you — He wants to catch you by surprise! He wants to help you accomplish your dreams and overcome your obstacles. He wants to amaze you with His goodness and mercy. 

We should wake up every morning with the attitude, “I can’t wait to see what God is going to do today!”

Make room in your heart and mind for what God wants to do in your life today. Keep an attitude of faith and expectancy. As you do, you’ll see His surprises. You’ll see His hand of blessing overtake you and bring you to new levels in every area of your life!

_J.Osteen

{ Exaltation at all times. }

even in tears and pain, despite all circumstances, i find overwhelming peace being consumed in Your very presence of worship and exaltation.

i praise You not because of what You can do, but because of who You are to me. we lift you up not depending on our emotions, but in spirit and in truth, that at all times, You are good.

there is no satisfaction as perfect as this one. i exalt Thee.

{ Fear(less) for You are with me. }

do not be afraid, as there is nothing to fear. for I am with you. don't look around in terror or dismay, for I am your God. I will strengthen and harden you in difficulties. oh yes I will help you. oh yes I will hold you up, and retain you with My victory and right hand. isaiah 41:10

{ You're coming out gold! }

{worsthip to a new season)

"all that was stolen is returned to you a hundred fold,
tried in the fire but we're coming out gold."

it's a new season, its a new day.
fresh* anoiting, is flowing my way.

it's a season of power*, and prosperity*.
is a new season, coming to me."

- i. houghton

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*not the old stuff, but fresh anointing. this is fresh!
*let the weak say i am strong
*let the poor say i am rich

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the devil's time is up, that he will no longer bother us, as we know it is God who fathers us. what he failed to please God with his worship, is exactly what we're reigning right now against all his powers and principalities -- the very weapon comes from using our heart, soul, spirit and mouth to cotinually praise and give thanks to the goodness, the faithfulness, the magnificance, the grace, the glory, the love and the presence of our ever living God and Savior.

worship brings you right in the presence of the King. and one shall never leave here, as one day in His very courts, superceds a thousand else where. this is my home, this is my comfort, this is my calling and this is me. not anywhere but to simply worship at His throne, and in His dwelling place forever.

{ Is all about you. }

God cares about everything that concerns you, so feel free to talk to Him about anything.

- J. Meyer

{ My Beloved Feebs: In Paradise. }

and His time did after i hit the publish button, and mum was on my caller screen bawling about your departure. though i would wish i could have been there, at least there is comfort and overwhelming peace that He has taken you home, grace style where there is no where one would rather be.

though i may be a late bloomer and the tears would start running again, at least it comes from a inward knowing that you are with the Lord and that brings more than enough comfort to my sorrow of a sudden loss.

it is going to be strange without your presence as my heart and flesh are so used to thirteen years worth of your constant love and joy. till we meet again my much loved feebs, He is indeed faithful. you are finally in paradise. love you.

{ My Beloved Feebs: Appreciating your every breath. }

As the reality of your worse fear hits you like a truck of losing one who has been there so faithfully for half of your life, one cannot help but be stricken with such pain as the day gradually backens.

Have realized in such a mournful time as this, instead of thinking of when it will eventually happen, I would be cherishing what time left I have with Feebs. Appreciation and thanksgiving for every breath is to soften the ache and sting of her temporal suffering and illness on this earth.

It hurts to see her difficulty of staying alive and if only I got super healing power and hands like His to bring her instant comfort... Oh I would dare dream of such impossibilities and childlike thoughts.

Sigh. Been doing that a lot since last week, as one cannot bare the thought of the circle of life there is for every living being. Especially for the ones you treasure so deep in the core of your being.

Funny how the day is near, and it seems like a couple of years away as I would love to imagine. My heart has yet phantom the fact and is beating with every hope for a miracle. Oh I am very sure the entire heaven hears my repeated cry and constant weeping.

Sigh again. At this moment of time, even men's best abilities of saving one’s life have its unfortunate limits. Whether it is the best ad or medicine, there is just so much our human hands can do.

Yes I would want to see a supernatural continuation of one's life as a perfect answer and perception on how He would answer my desperate cry. But came to realize this, His ways and thoughts are higher, and how sometimes God does not always answer the way we would desire so... simply because His answers are always in our favor and best interest despite not seeing or agreeing with it.

As I stroke her head, and ease her rest, the only thing that is on my mind is comfort over anything else. And as I bring her out to inhale the after rain breeze, it is just a joy to see her lifting her tiny head to enjoy the moment.

Have realized that in the simple things, I have unfortunately have taken for granted. And now every single thing, even to carry her or put her on my lap to bask around the pool, is one I treasure so deeply beyond words.

And until that He takes her home, and off to the life of divine health, wholeness, comfort, joy, and perhaps running around and warming up our heavenly mansions, I am just appreciative with what He gracefully has left me with.

one who is more than a friend and family, but a constant companion connecting deep to my heart and soul. I honestly thank God for you Feebs, always bringing me and the entire family constant joy and comfort to us all throughout this 13 years from Perth to now Singapore (twice).

Will always remember how you were never failingly always there for me without a second late, and that even when I was down, your presence just assured me that you care. God was indeed faithful and will be so till the end.

Still His time comes, I trust it will be beyond peaceful, with effortless breathing, and non-suffering. It will just be beautiful.

{ This is my hope. }

(worthship) "my hope is build on nothing less... than Jesus blood... and righteousness."

this is where i stand. on Christ, my Solid Rock.

{ In His time, even in eternity. }

"If you go through life trying to figure out why something bad happened or why things didn’t work out, it will cause you to become bitter and stuck in life.

Part of trusting God means trusting Him when things don’t make sense because we know that His plan is always for good. 

We have to know that He will reveal all things in His time — even if that means in eternity."

- J. Osteen

{ A Crossroad Called Communion - Carl Lentz }

"For My flesh is true food, and My blood is true drink.
He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood abides in Me, and I in him.
As the living Father sent Me, and I live because of the Father,
so he who eats Me, he also will live because of Me.
This is the bread which came down out of heaven;
not as the fathers ate and died;
he who eats this bread will live forever."

- John 6:55-59

"Communion is a decision reminder. Have you embraced the 'good idea' or the 'God identity'?"

There are a lot of good ideas but in practices are really hard. People like the idea of doing good things and going to church, but following Jesus isn't just a good idea or a middle-of-the-road decision.

"Jesus doesn't want 'some' of you, He wants ALL of you!"

Crossing over to be a follower of Jesus:

1. You give up the right to "GIVE SOME."

Give all of what you have now and give as if you don't have later. The two curse words at Hillsong NYC are: "someday" and "almost." There is no middle ground at this church. And if you are in the middle, we still love you anyway.

2. You give up the right ot give up.

People give up when they get hit by something. But Jesus hasn't given up on you, so you can't give up on you.

3. You do not give up on people.

 But you also have to remember that you're not the one saving people, Jesus is! It's all about Jesus, not you.

{ Only He knows how to hit the spot. }

He truly knows our love language. and uses precious souls like A, P, S & M to minister right at the spot that is weak, nearly given up (though we have lost that right ptl!), stressed, worried and just focused on what is wrong than what He has done right.

when words of encouragement spills over your circumstances that only He knows you are battling out, and He just uses your kingdom mates as anointed mount pieces, and produces some kick ass liners which points back to grace, you know that you are seriously loved and embraced by a Heavenly being such as Him.

worship creates a special place of just overwhelming peace that surpasses all types of understanding of our earthly life, and draws us in this sanctuary of joy and praise that one is flowing in the spirit rather than of the flesh.

(word) "worship in spirit and in truth."

there are alot of uncertainties out there, and sudden doors that has opened which was too soon... but sure that amongst all the dark clouds, the only silver lining, that He knows what He's doing, and whatever the case is and whatever i may agree or not gravitate towards, He's in control. and that's more enough to be still.

(worthship) "troubles vanished, hearts amended, in the presence, of The King."

{ In The Presence of Jehovah - Terry MacAlmon }

worship is the way out, and is not based on your circumstances.  there is power when we worship in the storm, because that is where all that is wrong with us, is focused on all that is right with God.

(inspired by M. Batterson)

ps: bring out the oldie but goodie. x

{ Just A Groan Will Reach God’s Throne }

Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

Romans 8:26

Once, when my father was hospitalized, I remember driving as fast as I could to the hospital to see him because his condition was deteriorating rapidly. I was just sobbing in my car on the way there. I didn’t know what to pray. So I just cried and prayed in tongues, groaning in my spirit.

I believe that at that very low point, the Holy Spirit was helping me in my weaknesses — “For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered”.

The events that soon unfolded in the hospital convinced me that just a groan or sigh will reach the throne of our Abba Father.

I managed to reach the hospital just in time to clasp my father’s hand before he was wheeled in for surgery. The surgeons came out of the operating theatre some time later to inform my mother that they didn’t need to do anything after they had opened him up because they discovered that “surgery” had already been done on him!

Surprised, my mother answered, “He has never been operated on. I am his wife. I should know.” Not convinced, the surgeons told my father when he regained consciousness, “We opened you up and found that surgery had already been done. Whoever did it did a perfect work.”

Equally surprised, my dad told them, “I have never had surgery done on me.”

“No, you have!” the surgeons insisted.

As my parents and the doctors continued arguing, I found myself thinking, “My goodness, I didn’t even pray for a miracle on my way to the hospital. Yet, a miracle has just happened!”

My friend, when we who are God’s children groan as we pray in the Spirit, the Holy Spirit makes intercession for us with groanings which will reach the throne of our Abba Father, and cause Him to move powerfully on our behalf!

Thought For The Day
Just a groan or sigh will reach the throne of your Abba Father and cause Him to move powerfully on your behalf!

{ We have lost our right to give up. }

even when one wants to give up, His finished work has lost our very right to do so. where art thou glimmer of hope amongst the storms that involves the ones you deeply treasure? especially when responsibility lies solely on my end... there is nothing one can aspire, but to just carry on praying and praising my way to a miracle...

only the impossible is for Yours to handle. i'm done.

{ We're all one in Christ Jesus. }

“So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 

There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” 

- Galatians 3:26-28 (NIV)

{ Glee Teaches You How To Dougie }

not only i know how to dougie now, but i also know that there's a God. 

and He's good, real good.

(*refers to the hot looking creation with the checked tee.)

{ The Key Of David - Joseph Prince }

{ A Thousand Years (Christina Perri Cover) - The Piano Guys }

never got the whole feel of this cover, besides the beautiful intro. but this version has kicked it up a notch with an amazing build up. nice. x 

{ Windows of heaven on your tenth. }

“Bring all the tithes (the whole tenth of your income) into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and prove Me now by it, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.”

- Malachi 3:10 (Amp)

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as dad would say, we bring our tenth to Him, and see Him move the decimal points. indeed our earthly storehouses have no room to contain heaven's return rates.

i trust in His riches and glory above any other.

{ Just the Way You Are (Bruno Mars Cover) - The Piano Guys }

love the classic meets pop feel basking in the air. perfect piano atmosphere for a wed. dreams. x

{ My Wedding Speech - Tom Fletcher }

yes, i'mma sucker for this kindda thang... shush.

ps: you lost me when the choir came out. major awww factor.
"it's all about you." (words from le future LP) x

{ Greater. }

‎"You know when God is talking to you because often times, He is talking outside of what you would expect, anticipate or ask for for your own life...

He thinks much greater than you & I do." 

- Bill Johnson

{ Who Am I - Les Miserables }

"He gave me hope when hope was gone,

He gave me strength to journey on,

who am i?"

never felt so much emotions in a minute... best scene i'd never witness in any film history besides the passion. splendid performance for a legendary actor such as hugh. x

{ A culture of saving grace instead of saving face. }

"if you always see perfection, you will never see grace."

it is okay to admit that we do not have it all together. being in a environment of knowing the "right thing" to say as we have mostly heard all the text book answers, is hard to receive a different response, or more so, the actual thoughts and feelings that one close to you may not think it could have come out from you, and yet Grace knows.

He is authentic that way, knowing our real motives beyond all the fluff. realize that if we create this culture of "saving face" instead of saving Grace, then we might need to rethink again what Grace came down for. because He also have given us Grace to make mistakes, or more so lessons in our lives, that will in turn become our very successes, transforming our weakness into strengths, ashes into beauty.

we need to make His people feel comfortable, the world needs authentic worship and righteous living. not in the way that demands perfection, but rather, depends on Grace which in turn supplies it. to think we yet chained down by our own expectations and critical mindset (preaching to thyself btw), there is freedom when one comes out of it, and that way, acceptance is realized in our flaws.

perfection creates boundaries, it shouts "you're not good enough", where else Jesus has just two open arms for us to run in, and says "my grace is more than enough.". it is time to break that stained glass masquerade, and let Grace run the show. this way, the world will experience relationship over religion.

"so Lord, have Your way, because mine is not even close to perfect. and that was exactly what drew Your grace in. not in our "light" but in the dark. not only You carried our sins, but carried ourselves to the cross, and brought us home again. here's to our Bridegroom rejoicing over the bride. (isaiah 62:5)

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Revelation 22:17

The [Holy] Spirit and the bride (the church, the true Christians) say, Come! And let him who is listening say, Come! And let everyone come who is thirsty [who is painfully conscious of his need of those things by which the soul is refreshed, supported, and strengthened]; and whoever [earnestly] desires to do it, let him come, take, appropriate, and drink the water of Life without cost.

{ Praying Bold Prayers - J. Osteen }

{ Power of Your Visions - J. Osteen }

{ Life shaped by God's life. }

“[A Future in God] So roll up your sleeves, put your mind in gear, be totally ready to receive the gift that’s coming when Jesus arrives. 

Don’t lazily slip back into those old grooves of evil, doing just what you feel like doing. You didn’t know any better then; you do now. 

As obedient children, let yourselves be pulled into a way of life shaped by God’s life, a life energetic and blazing with holiness. God said, “I am holy; you be holy.”

- 1 Peter 1:13 (Msg)

{ The Way You Are - David Choi & Kina Grannis }

"i know you're worth it..." x

{ Vision. Pt. 2 }

2013 | acceleration of journeys (inc. dreams, desires, giftings and anointing). beautiful in His perfect time (He is never late nor early but right on the dot). a God thing (letting go of self rather than just holding on with even a lose grip). and, an adventure into the unknown, into the greater, into the actual dreams He has planned for us which is bigger than the ones we have all along.

am coming away with you Lord... amaze me, surprise me and use me.

{ Vision. }

for this year, my only visions have nothing to do with what has been embedded in my heart ever since i accepted Jesus in my life at a tender age. there are no connections with any of my personal desires, dreams, passion and calling, but only with the people who matters most...

familee. and i know, that nothing is impossible for You. and what seem like a fairytale, You shall bring forth the God reality in every area there is with Your grace that amazes everything again.

this time, i'm counting on You, and only You.

{ Blessings Like Wine Pouring off the Mountains }

“But also on that Judgment Day I will restore David’s house that has fallen to pieces. I’ll repair the holes in the roof, replace the broken windows, fix it up like new.

David’s people will be strong again and seize what’s left of enemy Edom, plus everyone else under my sovereign judgment.” God’s Decree. He will do this.

“Yes indeed, it won’t be long now.” God’s Decree.

“Things are going to happen so fast your head will swim, one thing fast on the heels of the other. You won’t be able to keep up. Everything will be happening at once—and everywhere you look, blessings! Blessings like wine pouring off the mountains and hills. I’ll make everything right again for my people Israel:

“They’ll rebuild their ruined cities.
They’ll plant vineyards and drink good wine.
They’ll work their gardens and eat fresh vegetables.
And I’ll plant them, plant them on their own land.
They’ll never again be uprooted from the land I’ve given them.”

God, your God, says so.

{ What a start of the year... }

now, i'm free. not by my own doing, by my own timing, and even, my greatest knowledge of grace, for it is only by His spirit that makes all things forgiven and beautiful again.

what a way to end of the first start of this new year. pile it on Lord, i want more! x

{ Duets: How Great Thou Art - Jennifer Nettles & John Glosson }

"even in the worse times, there's grace and sorrow." 

- j.nettles

{ Duets: Ordinary People - Johnny Gray & John Legend }

{ Duets: I will always love you - J.Rome & J.Nettles }

{ The Voice 2: If I Ain't Got You - Anthony Evans vs. Jesse Campbell }

this powerhouse duo just blows me away... best duet i'd ever heard. bonus points for doing one of the most epic love song. loves! much and beyond... x

{ 2013: Great Promise & Powerful Blessing! }

Number 13 Meaning, It's a Powerful Blessing From God by Stephen Gola (06/29/08}

The number “13” in not an evil number as the devil has gotten us to believe. But rather, it is a number of great promise and blessing. The number “13” is a number of great blessings given by God. Recapping the story of Abraham, we all know how God came to Abraham and said that he would make him the “father of many nations” as well as becoming the “father of our faith.” God promised Abraham that he was to have a child, and from that child’s linage would come kings and rulers of “many nations” as well as the Messiah---“the Seed to come.” (See Geneses 16-17.) Abraham and his wife Sarah were childless and in old age at the time God gave them the Promise. Through their many years of frustration of being childless, they tried to help things along by having a child through Sarah’s slave girl, Hagar. Through this act, their son Ishmael was born. Years later God came again to Abraham and made the same Promise of Blessing. God iterated that the promised son to be born would be from his own wife. Nine months later, Isaac was born. Here is the key: Understanding what went on in the relationship between Abraham and God gives us the insight into the number “13.” How and when God gave Abraham the Promise, Abraham’s and Sarah’s struggle, the time involved in receiving the manifestation of the Promise. These are all wrapped-up in the number “13”. Therefore keep the entire Scripture story in mind as we proceed. In Genesis 16:15-17 it reveals that when “Hagar bore Ishmael, Abraham was 86 years old.” Then “when Abraham was 99 years old the Lord appeared to him” and iterated the Promise again---that He will give Abraham a son by his wife. I will bless her, and she will produce nations; kings of peoples will come from her. (See Genesis 17:1-22.) * At 99 years old, God’s Promise came. * At -86 years old, Abraham tried to bring about Gods Promise. 13 years between the Promise given and the Promise manifested. Therefore, 99 minus 86 equals 13. This is “The Number 13 Promise”. The Number 13 Promise is a “two-fold” promise. It always involves man and it always involves God. It always has seasons, times and circumstances in which God and man participate. The number “13” does not mean “evil,” but rather it is a most powerful God-given promise that will change the world for ever. Some of the aspects of the promise are: 1. The promise is always initiated by God and destined to change the world forever. 2. Concerning man, to obtain the promise is beyond hope---impossible! 3. Concerning God, the chosen opportunity to manifest His plan of blessing and change. 4. The number 13 promise always has an underlying knowing that man can’t make it happen himself. 5. The number 13 always has the underlying fact that God determined it, said it, and it would happen regardless of the circumstances. 6. The number 13 is the difference of what man can do and what God can do. 7. The number 13 is the number of (new) life. 8. The number 13 promise always has time and space between when it was first given and when its given to manifest. 9. The number 13 promise always has a season in which man tries to bring to past himself what God has promised him. 10. The number 13 promise also has the season in which God brings to pass His promise regardless of what man has tried to produce on his own. 11. The number 13 promise has such a blessing on it that it will even bring to pass what man produces from him trying to bring to pass what God has promised in his own strength. This can also have dire consequences like the situation with Ishmael and the Middle East problem today. 12. The number 13 promise always brings excitement, hope and desperation for the promise to be fulfilled. 13. The number 13 promise is always presented in the presence of unfavorable circumstances, though in time, the circumstances will give way to the birth of the promise.

{ happy accelerated and beautifully timed 2013! }

here's to God making this year a timely and glorious one where He shall accelerate even greater things and desires at His perfect timing.

He only needs just one moment to change things for a lifetime. and in His time, all things cannot help but be beautiful. things are going to happen so fast, that one cannot comprehend the vastness or the "how to's" but rather, just bask in the greatness and grace of our Father.

happy accelerated and beautifully timed 2013 everyone. it shall be the best one yet, with greater things yet to come. x