June 2, Isaiah 19
"Behold , the Lord is riding on a swift cloud and is about to come to Egypt."
Oh, today was so much better. I got up early, had my coffee, quiet time with the Lord, and then spent some time with my husband, Jay.
By 8:30 a.m. my "Shred" partner was still sleeping. "Jordan, get up it's time to exercise!" Now what 17 year-old doesn't love to be awaken by the sound of a drill Sargent?
She came down for breakfast and I began to list our tasks that we would be accomplishing for the day (keep in mind it's my birthday and I can boss if I want to).
Well, after pumping her up like a football coach ready to start out the season with his new players, we headed for the basement. Sweat beaded on our foreheads and there were times when we didn't think we could do another horizontal push-up...but we complete workout # 2.
We gave each other a high five and then plopped on the couch. It was time for mind exercise.
Isaiah 19 caught my attention. "Behold the Lord is riding on a swift cloud and is about to come to Egypt."
Jordan read the whole chapter and then we began to see how Egypt is whatever is holding us captive. We came to terms with the fact that God hates captivity for His people because it keeps them from worshiping and celebrating with Him.
We both said that one thing that holds us captive is fear. So we re-read the chapter replacing the word fear where ever the word Egypt appeared and we realized that our Lord is riding on a swift cloud and is about to come to Egypt (fear). He will devour it, confuse it, dry it up, and use it for His glory.
What holds you captive? Won't you let the Lord ride into your life and quickly destroy your enemy, release you from your slavery, so you might worship and celebrate with your Lord!
2 comments:
Hi Aunt June-
I have had the Shred for a couple months now, but decided to join you on this challenge. I found this verse today and thought it was appropriate for both aspects of this challenge.
"“[We pray] that you may be invigorated and strengthened with all power according to the might of His glory, [to exercise] every kind of endurance and patience (perseverance and forbearance) with joy,"
(Colossians 1:11, AMP)
Love you-Amber
Hey Girl! You are awesome. I host a workout small group monday-friday at 5am.at the Vineyard in Canon City called SHEFIT! (Strong,Healthy,Energized,Focused,Intentional,Transformation) We started using the Shred serious about the same time you're challenge came out. We close every morning with a devional and prayer. I have been incorporating your blogs into that time... Thank you and please keep them coming....
Much Love
Ms. Lanea
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