Tested For Great Authority

The Lord says, “In the days of chaos when gross darkness will cover the earth and man is at a loss for answers, they will cry out for solutions as they seek those who carry clear sight, strategic focus, and steady leadership. I intend to position you to be that, however, this will require your wholehearted submission to my leadership, counsel, and preparation. This means that you must willingly embrace the process. 

In systems and structures designed and governed by human intellect alone, it is common to see untested individuals placed in prominent positions. These people often skip the necessary testing, ultimately resulting in a deficiency of solid, good, and effective leadership.

However, for my purposes, the front-line positions will be held for those whose lives are entirely yielded to me – those who have walked in the furnace with me at their side. Those who have walked through the darkest valleys and shadows without fearing evil or death because My fear dwells within them. They move step by step alongside me, intentionally listening for and to my voice. Even in the midst of trials, they sing songs of thanksgiving and praise, remembering my name and choosing to glorify me over their circumstances. These are the ones who I will position and empower with great authority to lead, and they will possess the wisdom and understanding to govern and judge righteously. I will entrust the secrets of deep truths to these pure-hearted ones, as they have proven their faithfulness to my heart and the matters that concern me. They have not compromised themselves or my word and they find their delight in the fear of the Lord.”

Activation:

Will you allow yourself to be tested so that you can be among the called and the chosen? Just as any trainer will tell you, if your muscles are not sufficiently developed to carry 100 lbs, you will not be able to safely carry 300 lbs without risking harm to yourself and those around you. This process is essential; to carry great weight, you must go through a development process to do so successfully. 

With this in mind, now is a great time to ask the Lord where you have not yet been tested and proven for your revealed calling. When He identifies those areas, ask Him to help you identify scriptures that highlight His promises regarding them. Additionally, reflect on your own life and recall where God has demonstrated His faithfulness in giving you victories. Based on both His written Word and revealed truth, begin to establish yourself in those promises so that when tests come, you will be equipped and prepared.

Matthew 22:14 (TPT)

For everyone is invited to enter in, but few respond in excellence.

2 Corinthians 4:17 (ESV)

For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.

Isaiah 11:1-3 (ESV)

There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. And the Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD. And his delight shall be in the fear of the LORD. He shall not judge by what his eyes see, or decide disputes by what his ears hear.