She said she saw me with my arms wide open, and all kinds of weapons pouring down in front of me from heaven like rain.
“Swords, knives and other stuff…God is equipping you for battle – for your future.”
It was a sobering thought, but a welcomed one. I was thankful to have a friend who was sensitive enough in the ways of the spirit to impart her heavenly vision to me.
Has anything like that ever happened to you? Have there been times in your life when God used a friend or family member to speak encouraging words? Or to admonish you? How did you know their words were from God?
Speaking the truth in love, and edifying one another, is a vital part of living every day with Jesus. We were created for community, for camaraderie. We draw strength from one another – it is God’s way.
When my friend spoke those words to me, I received them as they were intended – in love because I felt the deep resonating confirmation of the spirit of God.
I’m not sure what God has planned for my future – or for yours. But we can take comfort in knowing that He is ever watchful of us. If His eye is on the sparrow, we know most assuredly that His eye is even more attentive to us. He always, ALWAYS has our best interest in mind!
“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 12 In those days when you pray, I will listen.” (Jeremiah 29:11)