Now is the Time

...knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand; therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. (Romans 13:11,12)

Now is the time for faithful followers of the Way of Christ, to awaken from sleep, arise and move forward for the kingdom cause. Now, (at this present moment) is the time for true worshippers to worship the Father in Spirit and in Truth.  This is a time of war, therefore it is necessary to be engaged in preparations for waging a good warfare against the powers of darkness.Timing is everything; it is critical to moving forward at the right time, in right position to remain alert, with clear vision/ hearing and sensitivity to the flow of the Holy Spirit.  For the most part, learning to flow with the moving of the Spirit requires being still, while spending quiet time in the presence of the King of glory. In quietness and confidence there is strength. Isa.30:15.
How can we find quietness amid all the noise and distractions?
1. Accept what God allows; in everything give Him thanks; Learn to say,"It is well with my soul, no matter what." Keep the main thing the main thing, Christ in us the hope of glory.
2.  Remember we are not our own, for we were bought with a price to bring honor and glory to Christ. (1Cor. 6:20). We are called to become partakers of the divine nature and to endure suffering as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
3.  God is Sovereign, Lord of the Universe; although at times we are led into stormy seasons, He will never abandon His people.  By His grace and power, we can ride safely through the storms of life. During  difficult and stormy seasons, lessons are learned about ourselves and about the Great I Am who loves us and provides everything that we need.

...now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. (1John 3:2)

Awake, Arise, Go Forward in Victory!

There is a lot of talk these days about moving forward, game changers, new vision, new season, etc. Although there are elements of truth in all of this, however it's an individual choice to take the necessary steps that can cause significant change. In other words, a person must be willing to leave a familiar place of comfort and move forward into an unfamiliar territory. If there is a desire for something that you've never had, there must be a willingness to risk doing something you have never done. This position calls for a paradigm shift or a change in perspective. Reframing vision is a very important concept for understanding positions or seasons of life. Framing can limit or filter perceived information that is helpful for correctly assessing boundaries or available opportunities for moving forward into a new season. Through prayer, reflection on lessons learned and meditation, you can begin to see things more clearly and heed the Divine call: Awake, Arise, Go Forward in Victory.
Arise! Shine for your light has come; and the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. For behold the darkness shall cover the earth; and deep darkness the people; but the Lord will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you. (Isaiah 60:1,2)