A narrow road exits off of a major highway, and people pass by it every day. It leads to a spectacular, mysterious, grand estate that some are wary of; some are curious; some ignore. Those who hear of the path and feel curious venture down it and come to the walled estate with a fascinating gate. There's no key, there's no handle to open it yourself. A sign on the gate reads: "Kingdom demarcation. Jesus, the Son of God, who takes away the sin of the world. Do you believe?" After reading, many turn back to the highway and return to their old lives as usual. However, some standing at the gate disappear, being translated into the Kingdom of Light. These ones find themselves ushered through the gate; the door has been opened to them. Inside are the vast, beautiful grounds of the estate with many things to see and do. People are everywhere; people from every ethnicity, culture and race, dressed in their Sunday best. Across the grounds is a giant fortress/castle-like build...
I want to encourage a generation today to remember that there is purpose in your pain, and with every crushing you endure comes fresh oil and impartation to release to others that which will make the devil regret he ever messed with you and your family. The fact that you are still standing and refuse to quit makes you a threat to the kingdom of darkness. Your refusal to curse God in the midst of your fiery trial causes Satan to rage. Every time you open up your mouth and proclaim the goodness of God, the devil flees in the other direction. You are mighty and powerful in Jesus. You are a lion and lioness ready to roar and shut down the works of the devil. Everything you have been through up to this point has not been in vain. You are ready to lay hands on others and release grace to walk in supernatural power and authority. If God be for you, who can be against you? You have been pressed but not crushed, persecuted but not abandoned by God. Struck down but not destroyed. Your momentary ...