Then was fulfilled what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying:
“A voice was heard in Ramah,
Lamentation, weeping, and great
mourning,
Rachel weeping for her children,
Refusing to be comforted,
Because they are no more.”
Now when Herod was dead, behold, an Angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,
saying, “Arise, take the young Child and His mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the young child’s life are dead.”
Then he arose, took the young Child and His mother, and came into the land of Israel. But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea instead of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And being warned by God in a dream, he turned aside into the region of Galilee.
And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, “He shall be called a Nazarene.”
Matthew 2:17-23
I had a dream this morning that woke me up in an emotional puddle of sweat and tears. In this dream children with mental and physical disabilities sat in a place entitled Dolly’s Corner where the set up felt very familiar; as if I’ve seen it before. It reminded me of the childcare area inside the YMCA in Lake Carolina. Koinonia scholars were present, Rev. Elizabeth Nance-Coker was present along with Kelly, Mrs. Debbie, a young man I didn’t recognize but had kind eyes like the late Stephon Abbott, Jasmine and others. I remember one little sweet boy in particular came up to and said, “thank you Mrs. Whitnee’ for all you do for us.” Another handsome young man said,” we know you’ve gone through a lot but you still care about us, we love you!”
I looked all around while Rev. Elizabeth sat on the floor reading books to a small group of people and Kelly did Godly Play with some of the Koinonia scholars leading the children with physical disabilities. As I walked around sprucing up the place I looked up and saw Dolly’s Corner and smiled. The part of that dream was over.
Next I was in a spacious car with Rico and the boys and we pulled up to what looked like a federal building with gates all around it. Faith came out of the parking lot in a red convertible that had similar features of an old red Honda Civic she used to have. Rico and the boys got out and went inside but I got in the car with Faith. The dream was so clear. As we drove down Browning Drive, Faith told me she had been promoted to Director of Operations and was headed to clear out someone’s desk. Faith looked different in this dream. She walked with confidence, held her head high like Michelle Obama, and had the stride of Halle Berry, it’s like she had finally become the person she always wanted to be.
The dream ended as we parted ways saying simultaneously, “see what happens when you trust God and don’t give up!”
It was 5:35 and though I normally shower at 6 I decided to go ahead and start my day. To my surprise all the tears and sweat was an interpretation of a physical saturation I had to deal with that left me weak and unable to stand straight. Despite the discomfort, I pulled it together and got in the shower. I began to hum the song I’m Not Tired Yet by the Mississippi Mass Choir.
🎶…Been working for Jesus a long time
(I’m not tired yet)
…Been running for Jesus a long time
(I’m not tired yet)
…Been working for Jesus a long time
(I’m not tired yet)
…I’ve gotta get going it’s a mighty hard fight
(I’m not tired yet) 🎶
I continued to hum this song in my head when I had a pain that had me leaning over the bed. It’s like someone took Jax’s strength from Mortal Combat and sent a massive blow to my pelvic area. It brought me to my knees. A puzzled William asked if I was okay as he passed the room and noticed something wasn’t right- he kissed my cheek and went into his room to pray. After a few moments I gathered myself and was slowly able to get dressed.
I had a new song to sing though I had to pant for breath.
🎶 I don’t feel no ways tired,
I’ve come too far from where I started from.
Nobody told me that the road would be easy,
I don’t believe He brought me this far to leave me.
I don’t believe He brought me this far.
I’ve been sick (I don’t believe),
but God brought me (He brought me this far).
I’ve been in trouble (I don’t believe),
but God brought me (He brought me this far).
I don’t believe (I don’t believe)
that God would bring me (would bring me this far just to leave me).
Y’all I can’t describe in adequate words how much the enemy has fought me this morning and tried to discourage me from putting this out but I believe that through the dream gave me this morning, He wanted to tell you this morning to Hold on, keep the faith, and don’t give up.
You see the road might be dark, and you don’t know which way to turn but God wants you to know He is with you in the darkness and He will guide you. All we have to do is remain faithful, pray without ceasing, and believe in His word.
At times like this when we as a country face so many uncertainties can I tell you this morning that God is bigger than a government shut down. Can I tell you this morning that He is the Provider of all providers even before there was an EBT/SNAP card. Don’t you know this morning that He is far more powerful than Trump or any President before and after him. I want you to know this morning THAT AS LONG AS YOU GOT KING JESUS, YOU DON’T NEED NOBODY ELSE!
I don’t know who I’m talking to this morning but my God placed in my spirit to share with you this morning to hold on! Hold on! Hold on to God’s unchanging hand!!!!!!!!!
In Matthew 2:22, God came to Joseph in a dream. I believe God gave me instructions in my dream this morning and He encouraged me to not give up. He told me to keep fighting past the pain, push through the hurt, pray through the struggle, remain in prayer and focus on Him. God told me it’s not over, it’s only the beginning.
Ya’ll I don’t know what method God is using to communicate His word to you, but He is saying hold on this morning DON’T GIVE UP!
🎶 What do you do when you’ve done all you can
And it seems like it’s never enough?
and what do you say when your friends turn away
and you’re all alone?
Tell me, what do you give when you given your all
And it seems like you can’t make it through?
Well, you just stand when there’s nothing left to do
You just stand, watch the Lord see you through
Yes, after you’ve done all you can
You just stand
Stand be sure
Be not entangled in that bondage again
You just stand (Stand) and endure (And endure)
God has a purpose, hey
Yes, God has a plan
Through the storm (Stand), stand through the rain (Stand)
Through the hurt (Stand), JET THROUGH THE PAIN (YOU JUST)
Don’t you bow (Stand), and don’t you bend (Stand)
Don’t give up (Stand), no don’t give in (You just)
Hold on (Stand), just be strong (Stand)
God will step in (Stand), and it won’t be long…
Prayed and cry, oh
After you’ve done all you can
You just stand, oh, whoa, oh, oh, mm.
STAND 🎶
Ephesians 6:12 says, For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic power over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
As you go throughout your week, remember to put on the whole armor of God so that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
Be blessed!
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