Have you ever heard the statement “It’s time”? Well, the Prophet Isaiah declares “It’s time” for you to arise. Yes, It’s time to arise from the place where circumstances have kept you. It’s time to arise and reject the lies of the enemy. It’s time to arise to a new life and mindset; one where you shine brightly and the glory of the Lord radiates from your life and actions. It’s time because the glory of the Lord has risen upon you! Isaiah 60:1 (AMPL) Arise [from the depression and prostration in which circumstances have kept you—rise to a new life]! Shine (be radiant with the glory of the Lord), for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you! Come on, you have His Word. You have His Spirit. You are a new creation. Why settle for the depression, the loss, the futility and the circumstances of the past? Your opportunity is here, right now. You now have the mic. You have the podium. God has declared: “It’s time.” Will you answer the call?
Stay away from this. It is poison!
Bitterness is a powerful emotion and state of mind. Not only is it powerful; it’s also dangerous. Hebrews 12:15 warns us that bitterness can cause us to miss God’s grace. It can also cause trouble and bitter torment, and cause many to become contaminated as the embittered person shares their bitterness through their words and actions. Bitterness is a type of poison, but this kind of poison is applied via words, actions and attitudes. Once bitterness enters a person’s heart, it grows roots in their heart (mind, will, emotions). It then begins to manifest in many ways, including depression, fear, anger, resentment, jealousy and hatred. If we allow this diabolical mindset to take root in us, it will cause us to miss out on God’s grace. This is why God reminds us today to exercise foresight and be on the watch continually over each other so that this mindset never enter our hearts. Put on the full armor of God every day and bitterness will never be able to touch you. Remember, the scriptures remind you that if you submit to God and resist the devil, he will flee from you! (James 4:7)
Hebrews 12:15 (AMPC) “Exercise foresight and be on the watch to look [after one another], to see that no one falls back from and fails to secure God’s grace (His unmerited favor and spiritual blessing), in order that no root of resentment (rancor, bitterness, or hatred) shoots forth and causes trouble and bitter torment, and the many become contaminated and defiled by it”
