Rest Upon Me

THE VISION:
It is dark; I cannot tell if it is day or night; the scene is like one of a sepia picture. There is chaos everywhere! The land in where I stand has been shattered and demolished; there is no sign of life! The depth of loneliness is unbearable and the loneliness is attempting to suck the life out of me! Death broods over this land! I hear a distant sound; one that I have never heard in my entire life! It is the sound of cougars, lions, human shrieks and wailings all put together. I am suddenly caught in the middle of a tornado of FIRE! My feet are on solid ground but they are not rooted; I look above and see Jesus! He is extending His hand as though to reach down and rescue me. This gives me hope; seeing Jesus, my Savior outside of the adversity in front of me; His Majestic power is indescribable; the words DO NOT exist! His splendor releases peace beyond that of the earthly realm. I glance down at my right hand and observe the sword that has been placed in my right hand; the sword is just as tall as I am! It is not the least bit heavy; the sword has living eye's on both sides! I look up at Jesus and then back at the tornado that has engulfed me; "I can do this," I tell myself. I look up at Jesus and shout with all that is within me, "JESUS! I CAN DO THIS! I DON'T WANT TO BE RESCUED AGAIN! I HAVE TO PASS THIS TEST!" I silence the chaos in front of me, close my eyes and whisper, "stay focused Claudia." After a moment of silence, I suddenly realize that the next step is crucial, I must make certain that I do not take a "wrong step" because if I do....I will get caught in the current of the tornado and die! I look at the sword in my hand; it is a familiar weapon; it is an old friend but I have forgotten how to wield it's power! The turbulent noise is trying to creep itself within my soul; it is trying to distract me! I close my eyes and with both hands on the grip of the sword, I place it at the core of my chest; the blade is resting on my forehead. All at once, I hear a familiar voice, it is my Comforter! My Master! He encourages me so much; He reminds me of my strength in Jesus. With a sincere and deliberate voice He says, "the weapon you hold is the Living Word of God! It is the only way you will defeat the affliction and catastrophe in this world! Behold the eye's on the sword symbolize the revelation, insight and wisdom you will receive through the Living Word; are you willing to submit child?" ....yes.....I surrender my Lord.....


Dear Jesus,
Forgive me for relying on my own strength; forgive me for walking in the confidence that I can face any type of adversity in this world alone with just the power of Your name! I am a FOOL! But You love me anyway.....what grace....what mercy! Jesus I am Yours! I surrender my selfish will; rest upon me Jesus! Activate in me growth that translates mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and relationally. Imprint in me Luke 2:52 which states, "And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man." I want to be entirely fulfilled in You Jesus! It is the only way to find favor with The Father; I partner with Your heart Father to envision in me measurable growth in spiritual discernment and character; to fulfill my birthright; to fulfill my potential in achieving the likeness of Your beloved Son. Holy Spirit, I submit myself wholly; from this day forth, I will live on Isaiah 50:4 "The Sovereign LORD has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught." .....may you delight Yourself in me.