In the latest word, Changing the “Status Quo,” we were reminded that “man's place in creation is to affect, rather than be affected by, (life's) circumstances (aka 'calling those things that are not as though they were').”
[Pastor Howell; Rom 4:17; Jer 33:3]
Man has been 'empowered' (by God) to be “on behalf of God;” as dominion is more fully expressed (as a witness in man's earthly domain), to the glory of God.
[Pastor; Gen 1:26; Ps 8:4-6]
Consider Psalm 115:16 [MSG] as prima facie evidence of God's line-upon-line, here-a-little-there-a little, delegated authority, and purpose; backed up by God's word: “Heaven is for God, but He put us (man) in charge of the earth.”
This awesome authority is exercised by a give-and-take dynamic called prayer, or “Ask, and ye shall receive ...”
It is written that, when we know not what we should pray for, the Spirit will make intercession for us; according to the will of God.
[John 16:24; Rom 8:26-27]
The kingdom of God is a “violent” engagement, in the Spirit; for the witness. Lord, “Here am I, send me.”
[Matt 11:12; Isa 6:8]
ThenSingsMySoul:
IF YOU CAN USE ANYTHING, LORD, YOU CAN USE ME (2x)
TAKE MY HANDS, LORD, AND MY FEET
TOUCH MY HEART, LORD, AND SPEAK THROUGH ME
IF YOU CAN USE ANYTHING, LORD, YOU CAN USE ME.
