He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by His own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth.”

Acts 1:7-8

Happy Resurrection Sunday.

It always seems that we are questioning timing and dates but He says in His word, “It is not for us to know times or dates” because all that it is set by God. He is in control and in authority of all time. What He does want us to know is that while we wait–right now–today–in this moment–we have resurrection power!

The Holy Spirit is with us, He never leaves us or forsakes us. We have the ability to do; the ability to act; the ability to shine before others and demonstrate to the world that He lives in us!

That’s what matters most!

That’s enough!

We are called to be witnesses this day and beyond to spread a message –not just news –but GOOD news that our Resurrected King has resurrected us!

This is GREAT news! The best news ever!

To those that believe, we walk by faith and not by sight! God is with us, in us, and working for us. We celebrate life TODAY!

Many times we say “When will this come? When will this happen?”

What matters is right now. We walk in resurrection power right now because He lives in us right now!

That should be our primary focus and cause of celebration on this time and date.

Everything changes for us.

He lives in us now.

Right in this very moment.

There is no waiting for that because He is here in us, with us, and for us!

Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors and gain an overwhelming victory through Him who loved us [so much that He died for us].
—ROMANS 8:37 AMP

“For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you,
Do not fear; I will help you.”
—ISAIAH 41:13 NIV

Don’t you hate the days that feel less than that? We as believers know that we are so much more than conquerors yet there are some days or situations that can feel like tremendous set backs for us.

Riding down a wave of glory in a great season and then it comes to a glaring halt when things don’t exactly go the way you thought best.

Tough times approaching or that we are navigating through.

Seasons of surrender.

Still waiting. Still believing. Still trusting.

It actually becomes overwhelming at times.

But God wants to remind us today that He has come to overwhelm the things that overwhelm us.  He is in control.  Sit back and relax today.

Imagine Him coming to grab us by the hand and walk us through those moments. That is what I find myself having to do many times.  There are moments that I feel like this little girl still – and I’m 42!!! I feel like I am walking around lost, confused and uncertain.  But I got to believe and trust that God is in control of my life.

He is the Author and the Finisher.

We work from the beginning to the end. But God knew and created the end to the beginning.  He knows all things.  He will never let us down.    He is taking hold of you by the hand and He is not going to let you go!

Keep believing, trusting and following Him.

You will see just how much more than a conqueror you really are.  We can never understand just how much when set backs come up.  RISE UP! It may be bad, uncomfortable, embarrassing, frightening, desolate and dark in those trying days but know that God is going to give us an OVERWHELMING VICTORY!

Start right now in this moment… whether it is one of weakness or strength.  Turn to Him through worship and watch the worry waste away.

We declare the Word of the Lord over our lives today. We decree it. We speak this word into our existence and into our being.

Just as the psalmist declared, so do we –as we feel the unction of the Holy One this day and everyday in our walk with God.

We stay inspired and encouraged through Your word because it has given us HOPE!

Thank you!

As we make this an intimate prayer:

“Hear my cry, O God;

listen to my prayer.

From the ends of the earth I call to You,

I call as my heart grows faint;

Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

For You have been my refuge,

A strong tower against the foe.

I long to dwell in Your tent forever

and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings.

For you, God, have heard my vows;

You have given me the heritage

of those who fear Your name.

Increase the days of the king’s life,

His years for many generations.

May he be enthroned in God’s presence forever; Appoint Your love and faithfulness to protect him. Then I will ever sing in praise of Your name

and fulfill my vows day after day.”

Psalm 61:1-8 NIV

Amen