Happy July & Happy Independence Day month! The celebration of our nation's freedom from tyranny rings especially significant in light of the many women that were set free/delivered from things in their past at our June Radiant meeting. Because they came, they heard a Word from the Lord that significantly impacted them, and they were released from a bondage the enemy had held them with. If you missed it, you can watch the video here: June Radiant As I said last month, we've had such powerful Radiant meetings, so mark your calendar and plan to attend each one – every 2nd Thursday of the month.
Last month we talked about how God chose to exercise dominion through man. So, let's continue with our study. The second important truth the Word reveals about the kingdom of God is the one we’ve already mentioned. The kingdom of God is present here and now. It occupies the same space this natural world occupies. You may not be able to see it, but it is here and very real.
I think one of the best illustrations of that fact is found in 2 Kings 6, where the prophet Elisha and his servant were surrounded by a great army sent to take them captive: "Elisha’s servant said to him, Alas, my master! What shall we do? [Elisha] answered, Fear not; for those with us are more than those with them. Then Elisha prayed, Lord, I pray You, open his eyes that he may see. And the Lord opened the young man’s eyes, and he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha (verses 15-17, The Amplified Bible)."
Those angelic horses and chariots were there to protect Elisha and his servant the whole time—even though most of that time they were not visible to the natural eye. The angels occupied the same space the enemy army occupied. Since the angels were from a superior kingdom, Elisha wasn’t afraid. He knew God’s kingdom would prevail.
If you’ll just grasp that one fact, it will enable you to walk in great joy and peace in the midst of this messed-up world. If you’ll just realize the kingdom of God has dominion and control over the natural realm, then you won’t be afraid. You can rejoice knowing that because you belong to God’s kingdom, you can take dominion over every natural circumstance the devil tries to use against you. Glory to God! Isn’t that thrilling?
I love you!
Pastor Cathy
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Minister Iva is no stranger to the fire of the Holy Spirit. Originally from Alabama, she encountered the power of God in a life-altering way during a desperate season of her life. In her own words, she went from “praying to live” to living to pray. That supernatural turnaround launched her into a lifelong call to intercession and prayer leadership.
Now, as the Prayer Minister under the leadership of Pastor Terri Pearsons, Minister Iva coordinates and leads corporate prayer across our ministry and pours into prayer leaders throughout the church. Her heart burns to see believers walk in victory through an intimate and vibrant prayer life.
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For information on any of our groups, email women@emic.org. Also, if you are ever in need of prayer, please call our prayer line at 877-281-6297. Or, if you need pastoral counseling, call the church office at 817-252-2900 to schedule a time to meet with me.
