He Who Has An Ear

Do we have spiritual ears to hear our Commander?

The COVID-19 pandemic is complex. There are continuing mandates, opinions, directives, and governmental stances that can be overwhelming and confusing at times. However, those who are flowing with and in the Spirit of God will desire to FULLY EMBRACE what Holy Spirit is saying and doing in this hour. We believe He is highlighting the following warning in Revelation: “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church” so we can exponentially mature during this historic time. This command is written 7 times in Chapters 2 and 3 in the book of Revelation. This coincides with 2 Peter 1 “seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the TRUE knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.” The remainder of chapter 1 further explains this spiritual blessing, as the Apostle Paul reminds us. It’s critical that we hear and obey the voice of the Lord in this season.

As Colossians 2:8 states: “See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ.” This is not only for our own safety and stability, but also so we are not foolishly leading others away from total consecration and dependence on Him. Our speech, actions, and attitudes will reflect our spiritual maturity in this season. We must consider what is in the Lord’s best interest for others, before we think of ourselves. This will influence what we think and what we do for others. This is true Kingdom living and releases our inheritance to walk in the promises of God. As you meditate on our “marching orders” in Mark 12:30-31, the Lord will wreck you with His undying love. He is ALWAYS first.

As we live our lives wholeheartedly for Jesus, we will mature more quickly. Our spiritual hunger for greater acuity and precision as effective worship warriors will increase. Since we know that Satan and his demons were disarmed at the cross (Colossians 2:15), we can be confident and bold as we stand on Ephesians 6:10-11, “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.”

What would it take to walk in this fullness?

The Lion of Judah is Roaring!

We are reminded in Psalm 18:33-34 that we need to be available and willing to be trained by the Master Warrior. We must believe that there is a need for the maturing of our spiritual weaponry in this continuous battle. As the Lion of Judah roars on our behalf, He deeply loves us and cares about our spiritual growth. “He makes my feet like hinds’ feet and sets me upon my high places; He trains my hands for battle, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.” The hind is a female deer. Its back feet will perfectly follow and step into the foot prints of its front feet as it moves forward. What a perfect picture of following our Master and Lord without hesitation. This metaphor depicts swiftness, agility, and precision, which are essential qualities for a wise warrior. As our hands are supernaturally trained to “bend a bow of bronze,” His effective, targeted, and fiery arrows will be strategically released. What a joy it is to decimate the enemy’s plans with the dunamis power of our Mighty God. Psalm 144:1-2 echoes the same: “Blessed be the Lord, my rock who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle. My lovingkindness and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield and He in whom I take refuge, who subdues my people under me.” This training is part of the “All Hands On Deck ” order from our Redeemer, High Priest and All Powerful King Jesus. Living as overcomers pleases Him.

1 John 2:1-6 sets the stage for believers to live as overcomers in these last days: “My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin, and if anyone sins we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the Righteous, and He Himself is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for those of the whole world. By this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments. The one who says ‘I have come to know Him,’ and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him; but whoever keeps His word, in him the love of God has truly been perfected. By this we know that we are in Him; the one who says he abides in Him ought Himself to walk in the same manner as He walked.” For continued understanding, read the remainder of 1 John. The Lord is very clear about this and what He means about allegiance to Him.