Stepping Stones as We Reposition

What additional steps can we take to help reposition ourselves for repair?  I kept hearing this phrase:  

I sense that as soon as some hear the word “submission,” negative thoughts come because of past circumstances or distorted teachings on this word.  

Actually, the word, submission, has some beautiful definitions biblically.  Here are some of them as we get started:

• Willingly yielding to authority, guidance, or will of another.
• Acting with humility and respect.
• Reflecting a willingness to align ourselves with God’s order and purpose.
• Trusting in God’s divine plan.

The one example I’ve heard that speaks volumes to me is that submission is simply yielding.  

That’s a beautiful place to be in with the things of God.   

Let’s look at our key scripture again as we progress and digest it:

“Those from among you shall build the old waste places; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; and you shall be called Repairer of the Breach, (Repairer of Broken Walls) the Restorer of Streets to Dwell In.” (Isaiah 58: 12, NKJV) 

I’ve underlined the section above we’re going to digest.  It’s speaking of foundations.  Foundations are very important in our life.  

•  Foundations are the main reason behind the stability of any structure. The stronger the foundation is, the more stable the structure is.

As I type, I’m hearing the lyrics of the song, Firm Foundation by Cody Carnes. 

Christ is a firm foundation 

The rock on which I stand

When everything around me is shaking 

I’ve never been more glad

That I put my faith in Jesus

Cause, He’s never let me down

He’s faithful through generations

So why would He fail now?

He won’t

He won’t.

 

So, I ask the question:  Is Jesus our firm foundation?  He is our rock, our cornerstone that we can stand upon. 

Remember, when He commissioned Peter, He declared, “Upon this rock (Jesus) I’ll build my church.”   

Peter’s name was Simon before Jesus changed it to Peter, which means rock.  

Peter was the foundational leader of the early church.  This foundation, this structure, was ordained by God as He was building and establishing His church, His Christ-followers.  

Let’s reflect back to our highlighted phrase in our key scripture:  “...You shall raise up the foundations of many generations.” 

Here’s why!  

Remember the famous chapter of Isaiah 61 when Jesus stood up in the temple, opened the scroll, and declared, “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor…”

This chapter offers hope, restoration, rebuilding, and renewal while pointing to the work of Jesus in our lives. 

Jesus is our foundation raised up to bring forth many generations to follow after Him and His ways.   

So, as we come to a close, here are some reasons why these stepping stones are important in our lives as we are reestablished and grounded in His foundation.  

He came to restore, renew, and rebuild us so that…

• …We will rebuild the ancient ruins (waste places) and restore the places that have been left devastated.  

Yes, there was physical devastation to their land, but there are emotional places inside of people today that have left devastation, heartache, and ruin.  

• He came to restore, rebuild, and renew us.  

These places in our hearts have been devastated throughout generations.  

• Generations have suffered the pain of loss, but I decree that He came to set the captives free.

Yes, that’s you and me; that’s also through you and me.  

As a Christ-Follower, the Spirit of the Lord is upon you to be sent.  Let Him reestablish your foundation in Him, then watch Him send you out to help others.   

1. Read His Word.
2. Talk to Him.  We call that prayer.
3. Surround yourself with Godly people who will help to establish the foundations of our faith. 
4. Listen, yield, and obey.  He’s the only way!

This is an updated edition of a post originally published on My Beloved’s Voice

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Mary Beth Pecora, a faithful wife, mother, grandmother, friend, worshiper and servant leader, who loves life and loves people. More importantly, she passionately loves God and the fullness of who He is! For twenty-three years she has served in leadership positions within the ministry of Aglow International. Currently, she and her husband serve at The Secret Place--A Psalm 91 Ministry. It's a place for individual folks to come, be exhorted and prayed for, while being ushered to ministry stations within the room. They continue to serve monthly in the Prayer Room at their home church that they have been a part of for almost forty years. In April of 2022 they both received their Ministry License and were Ordained in May of 2023. She delights in encouraging folks of all ages within various walks of life. Her love of writing is now her passion, which led her to publish two books, "Restoration Explosion In The New Year," and "Navigating The Mysteries Of God." Above all that’s been accomplished and concluded, the BEST thing to her is knowing her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is her everything—her very best friend. Visit: Mybelovedsvoice.com

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