So Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” (John 20:21-22, NKJV)
Do you sense God is calling you forward into something new? Perhaps the Holy Spirit has been indicating an area of your life in which it is time for change.
If you can relate to this, receive this encouragement from your Father today:
There is a fresh anointing at the gateway to your obedience.
- To say ‘yes’ to obedience is also to say ‘yes’ to the anointing for that obedience.
You can see the trial associated with stepping out of your comfort zone. You feel the vulnerability and discomfort. But know that you are not going alone.
Hear God say, “Don’t look forward and shrink back, but look up and receive. For I am with you”.
There is greater intimacy awaiting you.
You are Being Prepared with a Fresh Anointing
Your Heavenly Father is inviting you to get out of your comfort zone and into the miracle zone, where you are dependent upon Him.
Hear God say, “I am not going to ask you to step into a new place of obedience without empowering you.”
‘But the Spirit of the Lord came upon Gideon; then he blew the trumpet, and the Abiezrites gathered behind him.’ (Judges 6:34, NKJV)
- You are clothed with the Spirit
- You are being prepared with a fresh anointing
Ask, ‘Do I Want More of God?’
‘It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.’ (Gal 5:1 NIV)
You have complete liberty to follow Jesus. Now, nothing can hold you back.
You can be free of the questions, ‘Do I want to pay the price of that change in my life?’ or ‘Do I want that responsibility?’ Or—’Am I capable of doing this?’
You discover another question altogether. And that is:
‘Do I want more of my God? Do I want Him to have more of me? Do I want more of the Spirit’s anointing?’
Look up and say, “Yes Lord, I want You. I desire the full measure of all You are and have for me!”
Know that His Spirit fills you, and in that freedom, move forward.
Obedience is a Relationship
“Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. (Matt 14:29, NIV)
Obedience is not a task; it is a relationship. It is following a Person. And where the Person goes, you go.
Because you love Jesus, you want to be with Him.
‘I am my beloved’s, and his desire is toward me.’ (SOS 7:10 NKJV)
The reason you can follow Jesus, is because you have awoken to the fact of His pursuit of you!
You say, ‘Oh Love that wilt not let me go!’
God is healing your view of obedience. It is not duty; it is not drudgery. To obey is to be with your Father in what He is doing now.
He says, “Step towards Me, and you are stepping into My River”.
You can be assured that your Father already occupies your future. Step out and join Him.
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Hi everyone, I am in my hometown of Auckland, New Zealand this week, spending time at a conference and with my family, which is why this post is briefer than usual.
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Helen Calder is a prophetic minister and writer, and founder of Enliven Ministries. Helen has a unique gift of equipping in prophetic ministry and prayer. She is known for Enliven Blog (est. 2009), an online resource that reaches thousands of people globally.
Thanks Helen,
This post and many others have given me the push that I so much needed. I am in the process of taking a huge step in Ministry as I move to pursue another vision. And, tell you what? It has not been an easy decision. Thanks for your timely Prophetic Word.
James
My Dear Friend, I am overwhelm with joy to come in contact with your ministry. I am presently a local pastor serving in Nigeria and I wish to have you render more assistance in the area of insight to God’s ways, please.
I see a ball of fire in side you, bright and burning, the Holy Spirit’s work and movement. Another word He is showing you; one that is the color white.
Angela Amsterdam , Wednesday 19th 11:07
I was really blessed by this prophetic word it is confirmation to what God is saying to me. I really need to step out in obedience to what God wants me to do. It is also very encouraging to know that he will anoint me for the task and to know he will be there with me. Thank you so much Helen for allowing God to use you in such a way. This wasn’t the first time but the first time I am commenting ,God bless you.
Thank you Angela
Very very encouraging Helen, thank you. It’s such an honour to journey this amazing life with you!!
I want to share my testimony , on the 3 October 2018, I wake with a shocking dream, where I saw someone being killed in car accident and I was in tears. Then I immediately wake up and pray for that person to be safe and I called her. On the same day indeed she was involved in a car accident. I want to thank God for using and allowing me to listen to the Holy spirit and no one was injured.
An awesome testimony of Holy Spirit alerting you to pray, Lazarus! A great reminder of the power of prayer, too – thanks for sharing