Isaiah 54:17 – “No weapon that is fashioned against you shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against you in judgment, you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, says the LORD.”

As I read, prayed, and contemplated the Word, life, and purpose, some things in Isaiah and Proverbs unfolded before my eyes and created a longing in my heart for more of God and to be empty of me.

Isaiah 53 is the famous revelation of the work of the Full Redemption that Jesus brought us.  Body, soul, and spirit have full healing and full restoration!  If we do not have it, it is not because it is now available to “Whosoever Will.“

Isaiah 54:17 is a promise that we quote often but have no idea how to possess or manifest.  We allow weapons of the devil’s destruction to have measured success in direct conflict with that promise.  We sometimes fail to condemn and break the curses of tongues that accuse and abuse us. 

If our heritage is that “No Weapon” rising against us can prosper, and we are to condemn every tongue that curses us, then Why Do We Not Actively Enforce God’s Promises?

One reason stands above all others.  We do not feel we measure up and deserve that authority.   We relegate God’s promises and provisions to our ability, goodness, and view of whether we have earned or not earned His favor.   The devil laughs at that mindset.   It is not about us but about God’s promises and provisions.

Isaiah 55:1 tells us that if we thirst for God to buy and eat even though we have no money (credits of earned favor), that ties to what I suggested.  It is not about us!

When I consider today, Proverbs speaks to current conditions.

Proverbs 29:4 –“A godly leader who values justice is a great strength and example to the people.  But the one who sells his influence for money tears down what is right.”

Proverbs 30:11-14 is incredibly applicable to our day.  “There is a generation rising that curses their fathers and speaks evil of their mothers.   12 There is a generation rising that considers themselves to be pure in their own eyes, yet they are morally filthy, unwashed, and unclean.  13 There is a generation rising that is so filled with pride that they think they are superior and look down on others.  14 There is a generation rising that uses their words like swords to cut and slash those who are different…”

We live in a time where godlessness is prevalent.   God has been systematically pushed aside and self-elevated to the throne.   That leaves us helpless and hopeless.

I long for a revival of revelation-knowledge and a resurgence of remembrance of God.

Proverbs 30:5 – “Every promise from the faithful God is pure and proves to be true.  He is a wraparound shield of protection for all His lovers who run to hide in Him.”

I am praying this as part of my daily prayer… 30:7-8 – “God, there are two things I am asking You for before I die, only two: Empty out of my heart EVERYTHING that is false – every lie, and every crooked thing.  AND give me neither undue poverty nor undue wealth – But rather, feed my soul with the measure of prosperity that pleases You.”

I crave total oneness with Jesus!  I crave the anointing of Isaiah 61 to be in me, on me, and through me so that I can and do manifest Jesus in this world, exercise the authority He has given, and live my heritage of Isaiah 54:17. I pray that for you, too.  More Lord!  More of You and less of me!  God help us BE the overcomers you said we are!

May the rich blessings of the LORD be yours today and every day!