In like a flood…Out comes a song

Isaiah 59:19 "So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him." (italics are mine)

Recently I have experienced a flood of things happening in my life. Not just to me, but the people around me. I realize that we are supposed to endure hardship, it is what increases our faith. So I am grateful for what I have endured over the course of my life which has brought me to this place.

When I was very young, I was shown my most special gift. I can sing. Before I was saved I sang ok, and nobody went running away. But...since I have come to The Lord and sing to Him, it's so awesome. I sing, like some people drink or smoke (by the way...I did both and yesterday made 6 years since I had either). I am addicted to worship. This may sound odd, but I don't just sing to Him. He sings to me too.

I know. You might say, "That's great for you, but I can't carry a tune in a bucket." It's great for you too because God doesn't hear with ears like we do. He hears with His heart. "Sing unto the Lord a new song" and "Make a joyful NOISE unto The Lord with a VOICE OF TRIUMPH." These aren't just meant for the singers, they are meant for worshipers. Worshiping Him in "spirit and in truth" means you get it, it's by His Spirit and in His Truth.

This is the standard God is raising again and again. Though the flood of the enemy may come, I will PRAISE HIM, The God of Creation, The Prince of Peace for my life. I will worship HIM who picked me up from the miry clay, and THE ONE who sees me and loves me.

"Thank You LORD, that as I lift up my voice to you and humbly come before You in adoration for who You are, You will be there for me, and the enemy must flee. I don't have to fight or strain or fret. You are my strength and my song."