This word is submitted by Andrew Combe (JonCombe@aol.com)

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Will You Give Me Control?

2 Chronicles 20 v 15 - 19

In this time of preparation, a trumpet blows aloud declaring, "Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord". It declares, "Stand still and see". It involves your position and observance, and My power bringing deliverance!

How many times does My Word declare that I can do all things, that I am the God of the impossible? Stand still and watch Me move.

The children of Israel stood still and watched as I delivered them from their enemies. My people, throughout days of old, learned by doing their part of obedience, in faith, that My hand would accomplish all that needed to be fulfilled.

You see, O children, My work is not finished and I want to move in your lives but your control prevents Me from taking full control. You can give Me the accelerator of a car but if your foot is still over the brake I have not received, from you, full control. I need full control, for by it I can accomplish My plans in your life; and they will be for your good (Romans 8:28).

When trials arise, declare My control. When tribulations rise up, speak out My Word. Declare to Me today, "Have complete control Lord". Speak it out and let your actions prove your hearts desire ... give Me the "reins".

So many of you, My children, draw near with your mouth but as soon as a trial arises, your heart cries out, "How am I going to handle this?", instead of, "'I Am' is going to handle this."

You see, the man who has given Me full control of his life knows that I will take the responsibility of solving every problem. His job is to give Me the problem and obey My words of direction. I direct the steps of a righteous man ( Psalm 37 v 23 ). I direct them into the place of rest, peace and shelter. By no means does this mean all attacks from the enemy cease, but it does mean that amid these storms, his heart I will keep in perfect peace (Isaiah 26:3-4).

Arise O children of God and take your position. Stand still and see ...

I will do the rest. Stand on My Word and in My name, obeying My commands and see the salvation of the Lord.

To be still does not mean to be lazy. It means to actively trust Me (faith) and seek My will on every matter . . . at times this will be in complete stillness, without saying a word, for in quietness and confidence will be your strength (Isaiah 30:15-18). To still and see are words that point the focus of a man to Me and My Word. They declare, refrain from your ways and seek Mine.

I have the salvation . . . . I have the victory. By focussing on Me and submitting full control into My hands, you will partake of My victory in every area of your lives (John 10:10 and 1 John 5:4-5).

May the Lord truly enrich your lives with His blessings,

Yours in Christ,
Andrew