Power Of Balance

Key Scripture:  “Direct my steps by Your Word.” Psalm 119:133

Power Point:

     Jesus had a kind heart.  He took such joy in whatever He did, didn’t He?  He loved extravagantly and patiently.  When He offered His peace, He was offering to us the exact same relationship that He had with His Father.  He was offering us the same opportunities to walk out of lack into heavenly provision.  He offered to actually let us see through the windows of heaven into a life filled with the love and power and presence of God every single moment of every single day.

     Unfortunately, sometimes we keep one foot in the provision of the world, and one in the kingdom of heaven don’t we?   Then we wonder why things aren’t going so well.  Beloved, that never works.  Once you enter into the kingdom of God, you must close the door to the world behind you. All the life and power and promises of God are ahead of you. You cannot live trying to balance between two worlds. 

     I recently watched as Nik Wallenda walked a tightrope between some buildings in Chicago.  He has a family history of doing that and his whole life has been dedicated to training himself to walk that tiny little rope over a huge world below him. He obviously has learned to become as comfortable as possible, walking above what he sees.  On this walk, he even did a portion of the walk blindfolded.   He's learned how to keep his balance even though he can't see the next step.  As he walks, you can hear his prayers and his praises to His father.

     Isn't that a good balance for us too?  Kingdom children learn to walk

wherever they are by balancing themselves between God's promises and His character. Over time they learn that it doesn't matter how small and narrow the path is, or how difficult it is. They keep their balance. They have learned to exercise their faith and it grounds them in heavenly places. They have learned to know their God and He steadies them.  It doesn't matter where they walk; they have a family history of walking on water or any other substance. They have "water-walker" DNA in their blood. They know they will find the perfect balance.

    Just for a moment, close your eyes and imagine yourself walking above the world, above your circumstances, taking one step at a time until you find yourself at the other side. Imagine yourself feeling the wind of the Holy Spirit blowing gently at your back as He encourages you to move forward.  Imagine Jesus walking backward on the rope in front of you, holding both your hands, encouraging you to "Come on Beloved!"  Imagine the freedom of walking by faith, not doubt.  Imagine the joy of your heavenly Father as you continue step after step after step, trusting Him.

Imagine yourself becoming so assured and so confident that you begin running to the other side and find yourself being hugged by your Father.

You can keep your balance even if you can’t see the next step.

Power Thought:

It's actually pretty crowded on that tightrope when you think about it. If you could see those angels around you, holding you up; the Holy Spirit hovering behind you and Jesus walking ahead of you.  And then, of course, there’s your Father waiting at the other side, arms wide open. What a glorious cloud of witnesses!



Copyright (c) 2014, Unpublished Work, Suzanne Roberts