While praying in the Spirit the other day, I saw a vision of a hand throwing a lifebuoy (tied with a rope) into a very rough sea, and someone was hanging on to the lifebuoy. At the same time, I also saw a very dark shadowy figure beneath the sea trying to pull that person down (in order to drown that person). It was like a scene of 'tug of war' between the hand from above and the hand from below.
That's when I heard the Lord speak:
"The enemy wants you defeated. The enemy wants you down and out. The enemy wants you to be pulled down to hell. But I, the Lord, have meant for you to triumph!"
I then heard further:
"This is what I am telling My people in this time and season: Your perseverance and patience will eventually pay off! This is a time to hang on strong to Me, for I will deliver you and win the battle for you, if you do not lose heart! And I say to you, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in your weakness'".
People of God, we are entering an extremely crucial time and season at the moment, and the battle in the spiritual realm is rather intense. What happens in the spiritual realm is reflected in the physical realm that we live in now. This is also a time many of God's people are tempted to 'lose heart' and 'give up'. Some in ministry, and some others even in life!
But the Lord has spoken clearly from the vision and the words that I received. This is a time to hang on strong to Him no matter what, and never allow the enemy to pull you down and drown you!
In 2 Corinthians 4:1, the apostle Paul wrote, 'Therefore, since we have this ministry (of the Holy Spirit), as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart'.
And in 2 Corinthians 4:7-9, he wrote further, 'But we have this treasure (i.e. Jesus) in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. We are hard pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed'.
Here, the apostle Paul wrote of how he was being hard pressed, misunderstood, falsely accused, and persecuted; yet he did not lose heart, but instead, he looked to the treasure (i.e. Jesus) inside him. This was a man who had learned to rely on the excellence of God's power, instead of his own strength and ability.
People of God, whatever 'rough sea' you are going through at the moment, and no matter how 'weak' or 'powerless' you think you are (in that particular area of your life), turn your eyes away from yourself, and turn to Him. He is your very present help in a time of need. He is mighty to save, and His hand is strong enough to deliver you. Believing, you will receive. Amen!
