Divine Encounters

Day 66 Reading: Josh. 15:1- Josh. 18:26 'You have a share in the inheritance God has set for you, Charles.' When the Holy Spirit told me that as I read today's portion of scripture my mind quickly asked what do I need to see the manifestation of what God has bestowed on me. The Holy Spirit has been emphasising to me that God has set an inheritance for His children and it's our responsibility to take it. Can you imagine if the children of Israel didn't leave Egypt on instruction? Many today aren't seeing the inheritance God has for them because they are not willing to pay the price to possess the promise. Obey the instructions of God and you will enter the place He has designed for you. To believe God wholeheartedly is paying the price because many times our minds are clogged with unbelief and doubt. Caleb received a portion of land. Caleb didn't just get a claim amongst his tribe. Caleb was from the tribe of Judah. However, because he believed G...

Day 50 Reading: Num. 34:1 - Num. 36:13 Am I living below what God has ordained for me? Am I operating within the boundaries of the land God has set for me or not? Reading through the boundaries God gave Moses for the land He was giving the children of Israel, I began to ask myself whether I am living within the boundaries of the promises God has set for me. Wherever you and I are not living within the boundaries of God study the promise relevant to that area of life and determine to move to that place. In apportioning the land God established that the Levites would have 48 cities to live in. Of these cities, God declared 6 would be refuge cities. A refuge city would be one where a man-slayer who kills accidentally would flee from the avenger. The avenger would not be able to follow anyone into these cities. If the man-slayer left the city of refuge the avenger of blood could find him and avenged the murder. God is our refuge and anytime we aren't walking with Him is si...

Day 48 Reading: Num. 27:1 - Num. 30:16 God is a God of justice. Many today seek what is fair however many times they never get what justice has for them. The inheritance laws were clear about who would possess what. They seemed fair however the daughters of Zelophehad didn't think they were just. The Law didn't have a just settlement for where there was no male figure in a family. They questioned whether the law was inadvertently writing off the name of the family and his lineage because he didn't have boys. God's response is just and fair. A balance that is difficult to get in today's law systems.  The succession of leadership is important to God. Moses knew he wouldn't go into Canaan and sought God for a shepherd for the people. He didn't seek just for a leader but a shepherd. As a leader learn to wait on God on everything. Yes, Joshua was with Moses and it could have been easy to assume that he should take over, however, Moses asked God for d...

Over the last few days I have constantly and consistently been reminded that I am called to a victorious lifestyle. I know that I am in a new season and change will be seen all over my life. Before light filled the earth, God had to declare it and I perceive that I am in a new season that I will define and not allow the enemy of my soul to define my life. One scripture has been on my heart since Sunday evening and I have just been using it to declare the goodness of God in my life. The Word of God says "The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; yes, I have a good inheritance." Psalms 16:6 NKJV . As I reflected on this passage it became clear to me that the boundaries of the inheritance that is my portion is defined by my declarations of God's promises over my life. It dawned on me that the inheritance God has given to me does not include the misfortunes of life, the sorrows and afflictions that sometimes accompany this journey. The boundaries of God's inher...