The Pressure is Imminent But So is the Victory!
Heeeeyyyy good people & others. How are you doing?! I'm doing pretty good & I hope you can say so as well. Let's get into it. You see the title right 👀; but do you believe the title? If not, I hope by the end of this blog you have an increase in belief 😌.
I was reading briefly in Isaiah 54 today and there were a few scriptures that stuck out to me. Isaiah 54:15 says “Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by me: whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall for thy sake.” After I read this scripture I paused and kind of smiled. I have had industries, ministries, saints, and aint’s alike all gather against me. Yet, standing still, I am. 🙌🏿 Hallelujah !
See, God knew that on this walk with him that people would gather against us. There was no question about it. Yet, his word also ensures that they shall fall for thy sake. Meaning even though the pressure would be applied our victory would be supplied. 💃🏿
As I proceeded to move forward in the word Isaiah 54:16 really gave me a good laugh. It states “Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the coals in the fire, and that bringeth forth an instrument for his work; and I have created the waster to destroy.” You're probably wondering why this scripture gave me a good laugh. Our father truly has a sense of humor. The other day I was in the word reading about how Paul had ticked off the silversmiths because he was speaking against the idol that they made and worshipped (Acts 19:23-41). They “gathered together” against Paul. 😆
Look at what a silversmith does in Isaiah 54:16, it says they “bloweth the coals in the fire”. The use of fire in the work of a silversmith is to shape or refine the metal. 🤯 When you blow coals in a fire typically there is smoke. 😁 I have a previous blog that deals with the smoke …… See even in the smoke that's being blown there's purpose. There's intention. The smoke is shaping and refining us. Might be uncomfortable, might struggle to breathe for a little bit but overcome you shall.
The pressure we experience is fuel to the fire God has lit within us. The pressure is not for us to crumble it’s to shape & refine us for the work ahead.
Even the waster who was created to destroy has purpose. Destruction is also part of the process. There are many ways destruction can hit us; which, we might need to discuss in a different blog.
Isaiah 54:17 says “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.”
In society today, we can see that the weapons have formed. For some it might appear as if they are prospering but God can not lie. Do not allow the formation of the weapons in the world to rattle you. Victory is still our portion!! The smoke is just fuel to the fire 🔥! Make sure you keep your fire burning! God is faithful. Remember to stand. Fight the good fight!
Love ya. Later.
Shya
Are you working with the Opposition?
What's up beautiful people and others?! I know the world has been spinning a little bit differently lately. How have you been standing? Still strong, I hope. Still fighting? Still enduring! I pray you're not at the point where you're ready to build with the enemy 🫤🙏🏿.
Hear me out.
During my time in the word the other day. One of the things that stood out to me was the Jews(Israelites) firmness in saying “NO! We’ll do it ourselves.” Sounds harsh a bit and those weren't the exact words but it was the energy I gathered from the message. See, in Ezra 4, the Jews were building a temple for God and their opps wanted to come and take part in the construction. They gave a little speech about how they serve the same God blah, blah, blah. However, Joshua and the other heads of the Israelite families weren't going for it. (Ezra 4:1-3)
See, we're living in a time where the enemy is applying so much pressure that he is banking on you “desiring his help”. He wants the children of God so weighed down and oppressed that they won't have the strength to finish their assignment. How many of you standing innerstand that you're more than qualified to finish the job?! You don't need the opps help.
There are some people who have already fell into the enemies plan. They see dollars and they instantly see “relief”. They don't care if the billionaire serves the same God or not they just want relief. That's what oppression is designed to do. Cause you to be in such a needy place that you'll succumb to help from anywhere even if it means foiling your assignment.
It's interesting how the chess board has been set. Programmed man to need instant gratification or satisfaction so much so that it doesn't matter “who” gives it as long as people are able to get the fix they need. Stripping people of their ability to endure. The enemy is cunning. Wise ole serpent.
Do you know how long it took for the Israelites opps to show their true desires after they were told they couldn't help build the temple?! If you read Ezra 4:4, you'll see that the enemy wasted No time trying to sabotage and discourage the Israelites assignment. They even went as far as bribing officials to ensure their success in stopping the Israelites building. (Ezra 4:5) Haven't we seen that play out in real time in 2025?!
There is no measure the enemy won't take to ensure his victory. What measures are you willing to take to ensure yours as a child of God? We know our help cometh from the Lord. (Psalm 121:2) Yet, for some reason we still struggle with fully trusting him when he doesn't move at the speed we desire him to.
If you're in a space where you're tired. Almost ready to give up. Let me tell you something. You're perfectly positioned for your best fight. In battle, fatigue is usually the kicker that forces you to give it your all. Forces you into “turbo mode” because this is all you've got left to secure the battle.
Believers, new and seasoned, young and old, God has properly equipped us to get the job done. WE CAN COMPLETE the task. We know our battle is won in prayer and in worship. Building with the opps is not our portion. We're a movement by ourselves and a force when we stand together! Know your enemy, so you can know who you're building with.
Keep standing. Keep the faith.
Love ya, later.
Shya.