The Hiding Place from the Wind (continued)

Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “The Hiding Place from the Wind” – Whatever people do to you, whether they hurt your feelings or strike you; whatever they do in opposition to you, they do the same to Jesus too. That person who opposes and kicks against holy living or against speaking “with other tongues, as the Spirit [gives the] utterance” (Acts 2:4), is mocking the Christ who authorized the same. As you well know, I have been preaching and teaching about “authority.” Our “hiding place from the winds” of ignorance comes when we love and obey our God. Then He will give us the authority to speak on His behalf for any desires of our hearts. Beloved, we want to speak with the “authority” of Joseph and tell the devil, “I [am] in the place of God” (Genesis 50:19). Let us stand up for our God and follow His direction for our lives all the way.

Precious Ones, there are some who speak as though they know more than God and speak statements such as “Had I been God I would not have done this or that.” Yet, Beloved, true believers do not defame the Church of God. Rather, they are His ambassadors and stand in “the place of God” for their lives, especially for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Don’t take my word for it; remind yourself of what is written. Paul said, “I…open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, For which I am an ambassador” (Ephesians 6:19-20).

Chosen Ones, ask yourself the question, “Can God depend on me to be His ambassador, standing in His place of authority for my life in this world?” I don’t see why not. This authority is our “hiding place from the winds” of any adversity. Why not stand up for Jesus? He stood up for us when the forces of hell were endeavoring to overcome us. I believe in standing up for the One who laid down His life on a cross and died for me – and so should you! Jesus took our place in sorrow, suffering, and death. He was “wounded for our transgressions” (Isaiah 53:5). Beloved, we should “hide” in the assurance that Jesus bore all of our pain and gave us His health in return. Stand up and walk in His stead!

I will write more next Sunday.

I love you all SO very much.
In His Love,

Pastor William L. McCoy