ORACLES - Lesson 80

Lesson 80 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 80

How many times have you heard the voice of the Lord; sensed the unction of the Holy Spirit; felt the tug of “something told me” (That something is someone. Not your mind but the Holy Spirit who is in you to lead you into all truth)? Maybe you strongly sensed that you were to tell a friend “don’t go;” tell a neighbor, “God loves you.” Or even tell a co-worker something that seemed illogical. Too many times, we as Christians use reason to dismiss what could be direction, confirmation, or just the difference between life and death and increase or lack, for ourselves and others.

Saul reasoned keeping a few goats and sheep held greater value than obeying God’s directions. He heard from God, reasoned within himself using logic as a reason to disobey God, and subsequently lost him the kingdom (I Samuel 15:14). Esau knew the right thing to do but reasoned food held greater value than a birthright (Genesis 25:32). The rich young ruler reasoned his possessions were more important than following the words of Christ. He turned his back on eternal life (Luke 18:18). Reason will always talk us out of the courage to speak.

Reason will always stop the conviction of our heart. Reason will always challenge obedience to God. To follow reason is to forfeit God’s best for your life and His greater plans. There is no victory in Reasoning.

Obedience on the other hand, always brings supernatural results. From obedience there is unforeseen opportunity because rewards those who are willing and obedient. When prepared for war against the Midianites, he was afraid but he was also obedient and sent 22,000 men home from the war and kept 300 to defeat their enemy (Judges 7). He didn’t do this because it made sense, he did that out of obedience to God, and he came out of the battle victorious.

When you dismiss the voice of reason and follow the voice of God, victory and increase will come to you too!