I was flying from Denver to ATL. For 2 days, I hung out at an old bar with 2 guys – the owner and some other dude. I had stopped by there the day before my flight and hung out with them. We played cards (with an old deck that had scripture on the back of the cards). The stakes were minimal. They guys were friendly enough. The owner said that he followed Jesus. I was amazed at how much they drank all day.
But, I liked them and stopped by on the way to the airport to say hello. I was just going to stay for a second. We started playing cards again, and my “knower” went off that I was running late. It was noon. My flight was at 2pm. I left in a hurry.
I was doing the math to get on the plane. I had to drop off the rental, go through security, etc. The bar was just a few minutes away from the airport. 6 miles, I was told.
At the airport, I saw how many people there were. Urgency crept up. I tried getting through as fast as I could. I ended up upstairs somewhere looking down at where I needed to be. I was trapped in this concession area and even thought about climbing over the walls to slide down to the floor below where security was, but I went to the escalator instead. It was packed. And, everyone around it had on lime green or yellow tags like the ones that you put on suitcases. They were wearing them. I didnt have one.
Again, I was doing the math to figure out how much time I needed to get to the flight. I wished that I had taken my bag straight through to the gate. I also wished that I had checked in online before now. I didnt have my boarding pass.
I woke up.
from Karen McAdams:
funny, almost emailed you last night. wondering how u were.
Don’t worry John. You are right where you are supposed to be.Go back to the words that have been spoken to you by the Lord Himself and let your confidence rise up into that place of knowing that you are right where you are supposed to be. You don’t have to suppress those feelings of fear, just acknowledge them, recognizing the source comes from your flesh. God is not gambling with your life. He has shown you His ways specifically for you. It is written in the cards.You’ve been called out. You’re not like everyone else (luggage tags) and that’s ok. Your spirit knows that full well, tho your flesh screams at that sometimes. You no longer fit in this world, like Enoch, but it is as an example to the rest of us.You’re not gonna take the same paths as everyone else…you’re right on time. Depend on Me, not the arm of the flesh to get positioned. Even if it looks like you’re behind or running late, I am able to make you accelerate at such a pace that you’ll think y did I ever want to get back in line?
🙂
From Faye:
Hey John = I just read = I will Pray into this === the first thing I feel in my spirit is not to get distracted and feed thoughts into
your situations = they will bring fear – anxiety – which will try to enclosed you – your heart and spirit – and bring heaviness upon
you …. You WILL NOT get stuck — forgive quickly – do not take on offense — walk in Freedom and Liberty of JESUS CHRIST
LOVE – GRACE – MERCY —HE will take care of the rest…. REST IN HIM — Abide IN HIM – that would be the only Warning
Father God would give you – as you walk in HIM – HIS Freedom PAID for on The CROSS – Under The BLOOD of JESUS
– there is no guilt or condemnation — No Guilt — under The Blood of Jesus Christ Son of Almighty GOD –
We REJOICE that who the Son – JESUS Son of GOD sets FREE IS FREE Indeed !
HE WILL Guide you – Counsel you – Direct you – Protect you – Shield you – Provide for you – be your Advocate – Correct you –
grant you HIS Grace- Mercy- WISDOM – if we lack wisdom we ask and HE gives to us liberally -James – HE will grant you
favor – Discernment —- to help in time of need !! HIS Grace IS sufficient for Every need and care we have – as HIS children
and heirs of God – joint heirs with Christ Jesus …. speak The WORD over you – over the dream – over your circumstances –
under the authority of CHRIST IN you !! THE Hope of GLORY !! RESURRECTION LIFE !! AMEN !
Continuing in Prayer — and will let you know if hear or see anything from The Lord – by HIS SPIRIT !!
our COMFORTER and HELPER – Advocate – COUNSELOR — EMPOWERMENT to Be ALL Father GOD has Called
us to be !! HE IS GOOOD and FAITHFUL – even when we are faithless. What a Mighty GOD we Serve !!!!
GOD BLESS you John Stein – Laura and Jordan and Jack — with every spiritual Blessing — and Fill you to overflowing with
HIS Loving and Mighty PRESENCE !!
In HIS Loving Grip and FAITHFULNESS
Faye