You were brought to sonship. You cry Abba, Father. I respond Son. My kings. My royal priesthood. Oh, that would walk and live like kings. No more of that sad, pitiful posture of defeat. Stand up – look up. You have a place here. You belong here.
Every Son of mine, I’ve desired to be set on a pilgrimage. A pilgrimage of exploration. I designed you to explore, create, pioneer and lead. This pilgrimage is the road less traveled, it’s the pilgrimage of a life where love is central. Let’s not act all pretentious – you were made by love for love to love.
I have so much for you, still. Don’t despise your age. Don’t despise where you’re at in life right now. Don’t despise Morgan City. Don’t grieve over missed opportunities of the past. I truly redeem time. Your life is a blessing for others to see and your life is to enjoy. The blessing is fulfilled life. A fulfilled life in Me, a fulfilled marriage, fulfilled friendships and a fulfilled identity.
Exploration awaits, young man and old man. Move as the wind of the Spirit moves and take the sword of the Spirit. It’s time to clear out those ancient ruins and devastated cities. It’s time to rebuild cities and restore homes. Take the sword, start chopping. Clear out the overgrown trees of distraction in your life. Slash away the weeds of discontentment. Cultivate the grounds many have looked at and passed over in your city and homes. The new wine is going into the new wineskin.
Every step of exploration you take, will be like 5 steps for the person behind you. The lie is the other path is easier. The temptation of normal screams at you daily. The lies become louder and louder and louder. What’s the point? What’s the need? I’m a failure. I’m a bad husband, I’m a bad father, I stink as a Son to God. If only I did this, if I only I did that.
Enough with the torment of yourself. Don’t despise your age or missed opportunities of the past.
Keep exploring with Me and your friends. I choose you in Me before the creation of the world. You are holy and blameless in my sight. In love, it was my pleasure and will to bring you into sonship. You are redeemed through my blood. When you believed, I marked you with the Holy Spirit as a seal and promise – that you are mine!
I put the same Spirit in all my Sons – from Jesus to you. The same Spirit. You are wise because the spirit of wisdom is in you. You are smart and can understand because the spirit of understanding and knowledge is in you. You can make tough decisions and listen well because the spirit of counsel is in you. You are strong in spirit, soul and body because the spirit of might is in you. You are respected because the spirit of awe and reverence of the Lord is in you.
I’m proud of you. I love you. Keep exploring!