Hey SUM family, Tiffany here!
Not too long ago I posted an update about my house. I mentioned that I had written scripture throughout my (current construction) house with my children and grandparents. We went around to each of the rooms and took turns with markers and scripture in hand.
I came back some time later, maybe a week or two, to pray in our house. I like to take every opportunity to spend some quiet time in there – praying, dreaming, praising and inviting the Kingdom of Heaven to come and dwell.
I noticed that there were a couple of scriptures written that weren't there before. I was excited and my heart filled with joy. Could one of the construction workers be a believer? Could they be praying along with me?
Before I got to excited – I had a check in my spirit. Don't ASSUME that things are in good standing. Satan masquerades as an angel of light.
I took out my phone and opened up my Bible app –
“I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. – Revelation 2:9
I asked my husband if he had written any scripture in the house – not telling him what I had discovered. He said no. I begin to laugh and tell him what I had found; showing him the picture, I said, I would normally be angry about this…BUT – I have spent so much time praying over our house, even before we signed papers. I have written scripture throughout the house and anointed it. The devil will not steal my joy.
I was surprised to hear his response of the mystery writer, "Well that was really rude of them!" In his own way, he took defense for my efforts and I could sense a righteous anger about him. I called it a win in the Carter book.
Fast forward to January 20, 2022. Lynn taught a powerhouse End Times Seminar. There was so much revelation in this session. One thing that REALLY stuck out to me was this verse:
Indeed I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews and are not, but lie-indeed I will make them come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have loved you. – Revelation 3:9
Did you catch that?? What the enemy means for evil, God means for good!
I may butcher this but Lynn mentioned that Revelation 3:9 is prophetic for our SUM community. Listen, we sometimes walk a hard and lonely road. We have to endure the persecution from our spouses; their misunderstandings; their lack of support; their opposition. BUT God! Won't He use our journey, our testimony to bring about our spouses to salvation?! Won't He bring our spouses to us and honor us for our righteous living and strong stance for the Kingdom of Heaven? This is NOT to say that our spouses will worship US – but God will reveal His deep love for us to our spouses someday. I do pray that it is this side of Heaven. I don't expect a huge fanfare by any means. However, I can't wait to see the day when my husband worships the King of Kings and Lord of Lords WITH ME. I've had a few dreams about this glorious day. I'm praying them into fruition.
Whatever you are going through, just know that God is faithful. He sees your efforts. He hears your cries. He spurs and cheers you on along with the saints in Heaven.
In some ways it feels like my husband takes 2 steps forward and 1 step back. We do not live based on what we see or experience in the natural.
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. – Galatians 6:9
Don't give up. Don't give in. God is fighting for us.
I bless you with perseverance, joy, strength, tenacity and grit in Jesus' name.
See you in the comments!
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