Encountering The Unknown

ELAINE TAVOLACCI
Staten Island, NY
www.awordinseason.info
www.TheVoiceOfBreakthrough.com

Encountering The Unknown

August 26, 2011

The Lord says, I have impregnated you with gifts but you have aborted them. I have placed callings on your lives but you have desserted them. Now is the time for you to step out of your comfort zones. Do not fear the unknown. Do not be afraid to step out into the uncharted waters. Do not fear the turbulent seas.

I have gifted you and I desire to release you into the ministry that has been assigned to you, but some of you are becoming weary and fearful along the journey. Don't let the battle weaken you and don't be discouraged by unexpected things that come your way. It is time for My army to rise up from their weariness and stir themselves up. I am looking for a body that is strong and courageous in battle. I am looking for one who will stand up in the face of adversity. Shake off all weakness and banish all fear.

Lay aside the weights of sin and cast off the burdens that are trying to weigh you down. I am looking for people who will run the race with endurance and stand strong when the winds and waves of adversity arise. I am looking for Gideon's Army to arise once again. I will take the weakest from among you and strengthen them above the norm. I am looking for David's mighty men and women of valor who have exceptional strength, who are fearless and dedicated to My Word to pursue, overtake and recover all.

Do not be afraid to step out. I am looking for those who will learn to tarry with Me and not be concerned with the cares of this world that are worthless and unfruitful. Refuse to be disappointed or discouraged. Trust Me to bring My promises to pass because I am with you and I will sustain you as a mighty warrior, says that Lord.

Matthew 14:28-33 And Peter answered Him and said, "Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water." So He said, "Come." And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, "Lord, save me!" And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.Then those who were in the boat came and worshiped Him, saying, "Truly You are the Son of God."

Hebrews 12:12-13 Therefore strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed.

2 Timothy 1:6-7 Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

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Know your Enemy

August 18, 2011

The Lord has been showing me for some time now how the enemy is trying to trap Christians, trip them up and entice them back into their old ways. It is imperative that we recognize satan's ungodly plots.

The Lord says it is time to regroup, readjust your focus, and reconsider your intentions. Take every thought in to obedience to My word so that you do not fall prey to satan's devices. Watch for the tricks of the enemy that try to pull you back in to the very thing that you have been delivered from. Allow Me to continue the work that I have began in you. I will never fail you.

Avoid temptation at all cost. Be as wise as a serpent, yet gentle as a dove when approached by those that try to throw you off course. Do not lose your footing as you are ascending to another level. Do not allow anything to derail you off the straight and narrow path into your future. Take heed to what you hear and consider the voices that are speaking into your life. Not every voice is speaking the truth.

It is time to let go of all disagreements that you may have had with other church members. Release those family members that you have had disagreement with. Do not get entangled in dissension and quarreling over issues that are meaningless. Avoid arrogant and hostile people.

Don't be moved by adverse circumstances but keep your eyes on things above. As trials develop in your life, stay strong. Don't allow calamities that arise overwhelm you but take control of your thoughts and use these adverse situations as an opportunity to strengthen yourself. Don't be mastered by fear and refuse to give in to anxiety when confronted with stressful situations.

As you place your focus straight ahead rather than what is happening around you, you will see things as a dove which does not have peripheral vision. Adjust your focus on what lies ahead and the plans that I have for you. Just as a horse with blinders on has restricted vision, keep your focus on your destination and I will surely meet you in this place and establish My plans for your life says the Lord.

1 Peter 5:8-9 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.

1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.

Colossians 3:1-3 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.