Don't Despise Your Wilderness!

Praise the Lord, Chosen Women!

This week you are in for a treat! The message of inspiration is entitled, "Don't Despise Your Wilderness: Learning How to Fight The Good Fight!"

A few years ago I was a guest speaker at a Women in White service. The hosts had Minister Jessica Yeargin serve with me. I was so impressed by this powerful, anointed, poised and beautiful young woman of God.

Coming to know Min. Jessica, her precious parents Pastor James Yeargin Sr. and First Lady Wilma Yeargin, and her equally anointed brothers (Benjamin, James Jr., and Christopher) has been such a rich blessing for my family. They have become dear friends and kingdom colleagues. They pastor Rivers of Living Waters Apostolic Outreach Ministry, 17118 East Avenue O, Suite B, Lake Los Angeles, CA 93591, (661) 264-3226.

This year is about hearing from the ministry gifts that the Lord places upon my heart. This week it was Min. Jessica. I know her as one to endure and to stand! Being called at a young age is a blessing -- but it is not easy. Neither is it easy being a PK (Preacher's Kid). I believe the best way to stand the tests and trials is to fall is love with Jesus for yourself; and to develop a true relationship with Him. Min. Jessica has done just that.

Please let her ministry to us challenge and strengthen you. Also, click on her picture to the right to be connected to her website (http://artbyjessicayeargin.weebly.com/) where she displays some of her lovely artwork. Minister Jessica -- be encouraged and continue to let God use you mightily. REMEMBER, THIS IS YOUR YEAR OF MANIFESTATION!

In Service for the Master,

Evangelist Lisa Y. Mitchell
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Don't Despise Your Wilderness: Learning How to Fight The Good Fight

(1 Samuel 17:37) David said moreover, The Lord that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine.

We see this event in the Bible rehearsed time and time again, but David truly exemplifies what a heart of a saint should be. David recognized that his wilderness experience was not a horrible place but a place where God proved Himself to His servant. The wilderness taught David how to be a warrior and gave him the tools to be catapulted into his divine destiny at the right time.

David, in this verse and previous verses, states his case to Saul explaining that his wilderness battles equip him to combat and conquer Goliath. There was no reason for Saul to doubt David's capabilities after he heard David's resume of trust in God. When we look at our fleshly limitation we hinder the move of God by not operating in faith. Interestingly enough, the Bible does not record that Saul ever took on a bear or a lion, but David did. This was due to Saul's lack of faith and obedience to God. Saul quickly forgot who called him and what God was capable of.

We have to start looking back and seeing the valiant battles that God has won for us! It does not make logical sense that a small stone would take out a giant, but there's nothing impossible with God. (Luke 1:37)

Is there anything to hard for God? When did He become limited or inhibited? When did he stop being the I AM THAT I AM? We must see God in His rightful place as the One and only ALL powerful God. When we, like David, are able to look back and see how powerful He is, the present obstacle is nothing but another opportunity for God to prove Himself!

So as we go through our week, let us not forget the faithful God who is still Mighty, Strong and All Sufficient -- and who has promised to come back for His people.

May God continue to bless you and Maranatha,

Min. Jessica Yeargin