ORACLES - Lesson 43

Lesson 43 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 43

I’d like you to read the text below then ask yourself the question, “Who do men say that I am?” “What do people say about me?” We do a good job deflecting people’s opinion, but in reality, what people are saying/thinking may be the answer to what troubles us, it may be the key to inner healing, and/or the neon sign needed for direction:

“He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” Matthew 16:13-18

If you are honest with yourself, or willing to ask the person closest to you their honest opinion of you, the answer can only do one of two things. It can wake you up or shake you up. Either way, you benefit.

For instance, if someone says, ‘You’re gifted and maybe too introverted’, that’s your chance to consider whether your personality is limiting your gift. It’s a challenge to get out of your comfort zone and see where your gifts will take you! On the other hand, if someone says “You’re a little difficult at times…”; that’s code for, you’re hard to be around! With that, you owe it to yourself to grow up and work on your love walk! Whatever is said may sting upon first hearing, but remember, you are asking for your own development and betterment!

The person closest to you has an answer for you but you must be willing to take the walls down, move the chip from your shoulder, and make yourself vulnerable to really hear. This challenge is for the mature, and from it, you can empower yourself.