Our identity

I have a painting on my wall that I did during intercession last year. It depicts a tower made of stones and is called “The Strong Tower.” Jesus is seen outlined by the stones, holding the Bible. Yes, the Word of God is a strong tower, and a tower of refuge. We can run to His Word for comfort, instruction, correction, and much more. Jesus is the Word of God.

Tonight I heard the Lord ask me a question. He asked “Shouldn’t I have faith that you will become what you are to become if you have to have that same faith? Do I require greater faith of you than I have?”

I have never thought of God has having faith before. He continued, “The Father and I come to live in those who obey My teaching (see Jn 14:23-24). True faith manifests itself in obedience. The Father and I have faith in those who walk in obedience. Because we have confidence in our own work, we can believe that those who submit will continue to obey. And in continuing to obey, they will continue to become who they were meant to become.

Many men present My plan as if it may not work. If that were the case, I would not be a secure place, like the Tower of Refuge. But I and My Father know that our plan will work. We have confidence in the lessons we teach you and the steps we ask you to take. They are sure and proven, for we have walked them before You. You are not learning arbitrary lessons, but truth.

It is satan’s job to ask ‘has God said?’ He will try to rob you of confidence in My Word. Then, lack of confidence will erode your faith and you will end up doubting Me.

A child trusts the decisions of his father. He follows his father and loves and admires him. So be like this child that you follow Me as One who knows what He is doing. Your obedience will cause us both to share the same faith that you will be whom you were meant to be. For your life is hid in Me, and I know it well.“ (Col 3:3) Amen.