ORACLES - Lesson 38

Lesson 38 of 90

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I can count on one hand the number of times anyone has given me a prophetic word. And because it is so rare, I remember, almost verbatim what the prophet or those working in the prophetic gifting have shared with me. The second word I received in my life was my position in the body of Christ as an Oracle. At the time I wondered what that meant, later in life I wondered when I would start.

Then came social media and I found it to be the perfect platform to speak to my children the words of wisdom that I think are important, the words I want to reiterate, and the words that I know they’ll appreciate later in life if not today—and social media was the perfect indirect approach.

What I didn’t realize is how many people would find short prayers and reminders of life beneficial. If my children never responded or reposted what they read for them, countless others did! You see, initially, I thought social media was in and of itself a gigantic waste of valuable time. What I didn’t realize was, herein was the forum God would use to speak into lives as an oracle.

I found out much later that my natural children were glancing at posts while others were benefiting. With this in mind, I wanted to capture what would expire over time into something my children, and you, could reference forever.

Some of the sayings you may have heard before and others you may have known but never really considered. Regardless, my prayer is that you enjoy each page, as I’m direct, facetious and principled. Just know I speak from the heart of a mother with good intentions towards you.

Let the read bless your life and know little tweaks here and there, or a complete overhaul in personality can make the difference in having a fulfilled existence or a life denied of the many benefits available to you as a believer.

Now, the Words of an Oracle...

Dear Woman,

Like the Apostles wrote letters to the early church, these are the posts I made on social media and elaborated as a letter just for you. They are designed to inspire and provoke you to be, do and have everything God intended for your life. Some days are a reminder, others are an admonishment, but each day is designed to encourage you.

Sometimes we just need to be encouraged. We can know the Truth and know what’s right, but a reminder is always refreshing. This devotional is designed to be just that—refreshing.

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LESSON 38

If you give a new meaning to something when there is confrontation it means you lied.

How bold most of us are without opposition! People say whatever they want until confronted. Then—tone changes, curtness subsides, courage shrinks, and attitudes change—and rightly so in most situations. What should not change however is the truth. Paul said, “what we are in word by letters when we are absent, such we will be indeed when we are present.” (2 Corinthians 10:11) And this should be your standing too!

Whether you’re being challenged with something you said, or whether you’re being asked to repeat something you said, your ability to remain in the truth speaks to your integrity and maturity. Therefore, own your words even if they were wrong when you said them and you must repent! Don’t change your position because you’ve been asked to repeat it—even if under hostile circumstances. You were either wrong or right, but tell the truth regardless.

Proverbs 15:1 says, “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger” In other words, God expects us to strike the balance when we speak the truth from our heart (Psalm 15:1-3). We’re admonished to speak the truth in love, to speak with grace, seasoning our words with salt and knowing how to answer anyone (Colossians 4:6). Yet, none of that means change what you said. Be honest and own your words.

God honors those who fear Him enough to swear to his own hurt without change (Psalm 15:4). When you change your position, not only are you lying but you’re compromising yourself and your perspective—a perspective that may be right, befitting and necessary for the health, healing and wholeness of another person or situation.

The key is to maintain truth and present it in a manner wherein it can be received. “A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, and a word spoken in due season, how good it is!” (Proverbs 15:23)