Thoughts
on Michael Wells’ teachings in My
Weakness for His Strength - # 150
Michael’s book is
available through:
Abiding Life Ministries
International
Littleton, Colorado
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Sadly,
this speaks of too many Christians…”certain that the last domino will fall at a
place not desired.”
Take
a look at how Michael very simply gives us God’s remedy for falling for the
lies of the enemy that paralyzes, restrains, renders resignation-pessimism-and
hopelessness.
DAY 183
Let the Dominoes Fall
What then shall we say to these things? If God {is} for us,
who {is} against us? --Romans 8:31
I have met several
people who believe me to be quite mad, in denial, unrealistic, and constantly
seeing things through rose-colored glasses. While my glasses may rather be
blood-colored, it is true that I see things differently. Remember as a child
setting up all those dominoes in rows? What great fun it was to finally push
them over, knowing exactly where they would end. Imagine today standing in the middle of a gigantic row of
dominoes on the left and right, stretching out of sight. The choice is to push with
left hand or right, having no idea where the last domino will fall. Many stand
paralyzed, restrained, resigned, pessimistic, and hopeless; they close their
eyes and push if they must, certain that the last domino will fall at a place
not desired. I do not
see it that way. I can push either side and know where the dominos will fall.
The last one will fall at the feet of the Lord. There is nothing to worry about; God is for us.
In my day-to-day life
I often describe an event by saying, “CATS! I came up cats!” It means that I
was turned upside down and dropped from a high place. The expected outcome was
that I would break my neck. However, the Lord mysteriously turned me over so
that I landed on my feet. Cats! Everything is “cats” for me. He uses my enemies, He permits what
He could prevent, and He uses the evil and flesh of men to reveal that He
dwells in me. Poverty reveals His provision, sickness breaks pride, and want
releases faith. Loss of control reveals that He is in control. I could
go on, but why? Everything is “cats”! I do not see situations; I see Him. I may allow a situation to steal
my awareness of His presence, but in His presence there are no losing situations, and His presence is ours for
eternity.
I met an old Welsh
preacher, well into his 90’s, full of life and wisdom. He was such a delight to
be with. He was blind; it seems that as he was preparing for ministry, he
discovered that he was going blind. I asked his daughter, “What was it like
growing up with a blind father?”
“Well, it was not
difficult! I never did, and never have, heard him complain!”
He then said to me,
“I am grateful that I am blind. If I could see I might have ended up like
David. God knew what I
needed. This has been the best.” He was not in denial. The dominoes had simply fallen, with
the last one landing at the feet of Jesus.
Yellow – VIP, Very Important Point Green
– IT, Incredible Truth
Red – GP, Greatest Promises
Turquoise – UR, Unfathomable Riches Pink
– PV, Priceless Victory
Anyone who knows anything of Michael’s teachings remembers his great
illustration of the “2 hands.” On the
one hand is a “situation.” On the other
hand is “Jesus.” I choose which hand to look at.
And the closer He is to my eye, the more the situation disappears. Hence, God’s “remedy” for all the negatives
we face: “don’t see situations; see Him.”
This leads to pushing any ole row of dominoes and knowing that the last
one will fall at the feet of our Lord!
Oh, we can choose to allow a situation to steal the Lord’s presence, and
power, and provision…but a quick turn to Him and I have no “losing situation.” Ever since I learned from Michael this truth
about “seeing,” many situations have gone from defeat to victory in a matter of
a swift glance toward Jesus!
Come on, Saints…If God be for us, WHO can be against us?!?
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