Receive Your Pay

HIDE (v):  Psalm 64:2
to shield; to seek protection; to put or remain out of sight
see also HID

HOME (n):  Matthew 9:7
one's place of residence; place of origin, destiny, or comfort; family-style social unit
see also DWELLING, HOUSE

INSTRUCTIONS (n):  Exodus 14:1
a command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action; an order; directions; the action, practice, or profession of teaching
see also COMMANDMENT(S), LAW(S)

LISTEN (v):  Proverbs 5:1
to hear something with thoughtful attention
see also HEAR

PAY (v):  Proverbs 5:1
to suffer the consequences of an act; to requite according to what is deserved; to make due return to for services or goods rendered
see also PAID

PROTECT (v):  Psalm 64:1
to cover or shield from exposure, injury, damage, or destruction; to defend
see also KEEP

STAND (v):  Matthew 9:6
to remain stationary; to remain erect; to maintain one's position; to endure successfully
see also STOOD

Listening to the instruction of the Lord enables us to stand firm in the face of adversity.  When violent people wrong us, we can be confident in God's protection through abiding in Jesus.  There will always be testing.  There will always be the temptation to retaliate in our own strength-but the Lord is our strength!  When we are weak, He is strong!  So stand, child of God.  And if you ever find yourself in a position of falling short before the glory of God, remember this:  Weakness invites more glory-the glory of the Lord!

Jesus did not call those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.  With that being said, we now know we sinners receive salvation through the price Jesus paid for us-His blood.  We are all sinners, and this does not mean we excuse our sin, but rather, intentionally turning away from it.  This does not mean we will never sin again.  When we lift up our heel against the enemy, and exalt the name of Jesus Christ, we show him mercy-showing mercy for Jesus, and condemning sacrificial behavior.  For God sacrificed His only begotten Son, given up to sinners, for the salvation of sinners.  The sacrifice has already happened; receive your pay.  So, let us not continue to condemn Jesus through exalting sin-by excusing it.  Let us stand, Lord.  Lord, let us remain in your steadfast covenant-your love-our home.  Thank you Father.  We thank you for not hiding your face from your servants!

I plead the blood of Jesus Christ over the reader and their home.  I pray for Godly insight, and thoughtful attention to you, Lord.  I prophesy in the name of Jesus Christ, "We are, and will, continue to stand and walk in your instruction."  I declare, "We have made you, Lord, our abiding home, and you, Lord, have made us your abiding home."  May the Lord bless you and protect you.  God smile upon you and gift you.  The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.  I love you.  Jesus loves you.  Shalom Shalom