I get dreamy eyed plenty.
Top it off with quite vivid an imagination, especially in arenas that Papa keeps speaking over.
Building such an expectation pegged on knowing my Father’s heart.
I, however, might have taken it a notch higher this time round 😂.
What’s the phrase again?
Expectation is the breeding ground for a miracle?
Ah😂..the pool at Bethsaida is that you?😂
As I digress.
When God kept speaking of restoration, at least for this Miss, I envisioned the whole charade. The pomp and glamour, bring it all.
Missy thrives in being behind the scenes but for this one, a girl was ready for the spotlight. I was operating in the knowledge of my Father, certain of the fact that He goes all out for His children.
In great anticipation even, I cleaned house readying my cup for the splendor that was.
There was a precedence to it not that our God is limited to a pattern.
Papa began highlighting it to me;
The children of Israel right before their deliverance experienced a massive shaking then they cleaned the Egyptians out!
They may have felt forgotten even.
God’s servant Job unlocked a new level to the shaking, he however remained steadfast.
Right before the massive restoration he experienced, God instructed him to pray over his friends then had them pour gifts unto him. The immediate verse begins to reiterate on the magnitude of restoration.
Not only did he reserve double for his trouble but God also restored time his way. He lived to experience and enjoy these blessings accorded via restoration.
Ah😭🙌🏼!
This God we serve, the One Who shows up and out for His children without holding back!😩
Nehemiah, battled through his version of restoration.
The unrest till he got to pursue it with confirmation as the God sends came alive and into action.
Sanballat and Tobias had a field day with it.
It actually felt like they were out to frustrate Nehemiah thus crippling his act of obedience to ensure none of it took off.
Nevertheless, God accelerated his progress and they wound up the assignment in record time.
Wheeeew! 🙆🏽♀️
See God having that timer on overdrive just to silence Nehemiah’s enemies.
All for His glory and the good of His people.
This assignment served as stepping stone for the Israelites who has just come back from captivity, a wall rebuilt.
A sense of security for a people aggrieved.
A source of hope and a reminder that Papa still cared.
God showing up and out for them sparked rest over the Israelites.
It marked a new dawn, a fresh start.😃
Beloved,
It might feel like you are experiencing a 2.0 rendition of the 10 plagues with no hope of relief in this 21st century. (Welcome to Jumanjee😂. Yes?No?)
Probably fatigued by every facet seemingly needing a fight out of you, with that autopilot option looking so inviting 😩.
Perhaps over and done with the Sanballats’ crash course in growing thick skin😂.
Abeg!
Are you the only one enrolled for the tri-sem advanced class?
😂
The reality remains to be:
Most often than not, restoration does not come dressed how we anticipated.
Neither does it come as easy.
At times it may mean you build with one hand while holding up the sword with the other.
Or maybe have you make a prayer over your circle that may not come easy.
Or have you escalated through a series of extreme episodes that leave you shook.
One thing is for certain though, You will come out on top.
Double for your trouble
Glory for your shame.
Papa will allow you to enjoy every bit of it, restoring time that was seemingly lost.
Accelerating you through life’s moments.
Have people pour into your bosom, your cup running over.
He will give you a new song😊
Cheer up little one!
We are coming for everything Papa promised and it definitely will be beyond our wildest imagination.😌
Land of milk and honey, ready or not, here we come😁.
Hugs and kisses❤️❤️
HIGHCARBLIVING 