"A righteous man may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all.”
Psalm 34:19(NIV)
I once thought that the deliverance of the Lord came rapidly; and, meant an instant cure of every ailment, addiction, pain, suffering, or any area that sought to hold me captive. Deliverance has not occurred in my life in an instantaneous manner. It has been an ongoing process. Yes and painful too, because in the process of delivering me from what you and I see on the surface, the Lord is also dealing with the secret places in my life. You know the secrets we like to keep. Those tucked away areas that make us sick to our stomachs. Those areas that we fear anyone else discovering because if they knew, they would no longer love us, we would be lonely, isolated and ridiculed; we would be treated as lepers and castaways. Meanwhile, while keeping up appearances and facades, we are experiencing internal, self-inflicted torture. Sometimes the symptoms of this torture manifest themselves in the form of physical ailments such as: ulcers, and/or migraines. What has become more painful than the internal torture for me is observing my children display symptoms of the same secret places that I have fought so hard to hide, suppress, cover, ignore. A great man, Pastor Dr. Wilson Daniels, United Missionary Baptist Church, Chicago, IL, once told me, “Tam, these are the things great books are made of. So, start writing!”
So much of my life has been public, that there were just some things that I fought to keep private. Concealing these areas has been a struggle. It takes work! And then it became a way of life. Before I realized it, I lost sight of who I was. During this season of concealment, the Lord began to use me to stand and minister deliverance to others. My heart’s desire has always been to please God. It would be hypocritical of me to tell you to partake in a suffering that I have only experienced through reading. Paul admonishes us, “No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.”
1 Corinthians 9:27(NIV)
I have been sharing a series of messages entitled, “OPERATION EXPOSURE!” In this series, the Lord has been leading me in uncovering those dark places, not only in my life, but in the lives of others and causing us to:
DEAL WITH IT!
As the Lord ushers healing into my life, I am sharing what I have received with His people. You see, I desire more than ministering a Word of deliverance. My desire is to show you how to walk into your deliverance.
One Morning, about 1:30 a.m., the Lord woke me and led me to this passage, “So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt.” Exodus 10:3 (NIV) I now realize that I have been sent to the Kingdom for such a time as this. For the Lord has chosen me to: “…uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant” Jeremiah 1:10 (NIV). Now is the season the Lord has chosen to get out of me, what He has placed in me, to be delivered through me for your breakthrough. If you are reading this tract asking the question, “Is she saying she has been called to minister?” my answer is an affirmative, “Yes!” I have been called to help you,
DEAL WITH IT!
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9 comments:
Congratulations Lady Tamara! This has been a long time coming.
You have always allowed the Father to use you in various capacities. I'm glad that you have taken this step in allowing Him to use you yet again.
As a word of encouragement; Never be swayed by what people think. Always do what the Father has commanded you to do. That's what we call obedience. Just remember that obedience is always better.
As always, you have my full support.
Love,
Pastor David M. Pope
Tamara,
I am very proud of you for allowing God to use you in such a transparent way to bless the lives of others. Each of us has a call on our life and as we step into our calling we usher in the blessing of God. He has so many diverse ways of making Himself known to us and He has given to you the vehicle of writing to carry His word to all mankind. Be blessed and open for the wonderful things God has in store for your ministry. "One waters, another plants, but God gives the increase.
Love Mom
Tamara, I also thank God for your obedience. Rev. Henry Blackaby in his book Experiencing God Together points out that people often miss out on the "greatness" (fullness)of God's salvation of us.
The Father didn't send Christ just to save us from the penalty of sin but its power and presence also. Christ came to deliver us, to set us free and he who the Son sets free is free indeed. We must learn to walk into that deliverance instead of hiding in the shadows.
God is calling you to help people experience the fullnesss of their salvation. You have helped me already.
Don't just post this thought but commit to posting the series.
Posted by Larry to My Time to Deal With It! at March 21, 2007 4:23 AM
Tam,
God has found favor in you and to whom much is given much is required. Write, tell of his goodness and miracles for all that would read and be encouraged by what he has given to you to share with us.
Love you so much and God loves you too!
Auntee B
March 24, 2007
'RESPECT"
Minister James Harvey
The bible says and Jesus constrained his followers to get in the boat and Go to the other side. The question is did they go? Yes they did. Obedience put them in a storm but because God is the greatest power they were not defeated or consume. GIVE GOD WHAT HE WANTS sound familiar. Luv ya
Hi Tammy, I admire your willingness to get out of the boat. Unlike Peter you wont sink as long as you keep your eyes on Jesus. Dont look to the left or to the right, I encourage you to stay focused on the path. You are walking on water now. This is just the beginning of your journey. Keep walking further out into the depths of what He has in store for you. I will always be encouraged by watching you allow God to use you for such a time as this.
Love your sis,
Tabitha
Congrats Lady Tamara on stepping out on faith and moving forward in your purpose. It's your time.. the wait is over..Walk into your season...
Always remember "Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails." (Proverbs 19:21 (NIV)
We await your first book!
Your friend,
Natalie Clark Caver
Tam:
I love you just for being YOU! The authentic YOU! The You that God has carefully crafted. No one else can fulfill your life's purpose. The gifts that God has birthed within you are far greater than any trap/trick of the enemy.
Bask in the fragrance of your deliverance and celebrate your souls rest!!!
Love Always
Cuzzin Kim
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