Someone was telling me today.”RJ, only you know what to do to solve this matter.”
Haiz, I walked out of the conversation, trying to tell the person. ”I sincerely don’t know what else to do.”
It is a serious battle; only God knows what I am going through.
As I was driving back, I was just led to go into a coffee shop and write. I just knew my safe spot was writing to the Lord. I knew it was through writing that the Lord speakes to me. I knew writing for me was my spiritual warfare. I always knew writing was my spiritual weapon. I wanted to hear Him speak to me today.
Suddenly, this voice came to me,’ ‘Scales to drop.”
What scales, Holy Spirit?
What I must do. ” Everyone keeps asking me to solve the matter. But I sincerely don’t know what else to do.”
Whenever we speak on scales, I don’t know about you. Somehow, my mind was directed to the scales on the fish. I was just directed to read more about the scales of fish as I was writing this note today.
Not all fish have scales. Scales often develop later in a fish’s life. They grow from the skin and protect against predators, disease, and habitat. They also serve as camouflage. Some mirror-like scales even give the illusion of invisibility. They achieve this by catching the light when it hits the water and then scattering the reflection in multiple directions. Fish don’t shed their scales as part of their growth. Thus, their scales grow with them, and pertinent information is documented along the way.
Then, what the Holy Spirit was trying to tell me dawned on me. Scales collect information along the way . Fishes don’t shed their scales. But to eat the fish, you must remove these scales. This removal is vital, preventing unpleasantness and eliminating a choking hazard.
Likewise, many of us may have these scales on us, too. Life circumstances and challenges have formed certain scales in our eyes and minds. These scales make us spiritually blinded to the things of the world. These scales have molded how we perceive situations in life as well. These scales have also affected how we treat our spouses. They affect our relationships with our parents, siblings, church members, and anyone in our contact circle.
For example, you are facing a challenge in your life. It requires high pressure to handle situations. How you react to certain situations can result from the scales built in us. This happens during the years of growing up. Bitterness, unforgiveness, repetitive situations in life, or anger have built scales on us without us realizing it.
The scale forms on us without our awareness. It results from situations and challenges that have occurred over the years. This formation influences how we react to certain situations in life.
So, as I mentioned earlier. These scales must be removed to move to the next phase in life. Come, let us look together in the Bible. What does the Bible say about scales to drop? It is a story of Saul converting into Paul.
Acts chap 9 : 17 &18 ( NIV) Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” 18 Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized,
This passage in the book of Acts clearly speaks to us about the transformative power of faith. It also highlights the divine intervention of the Lord. The chapter showcases Ananias, a disciple in Damascus who is obedient to minister to Saul. He was fearful in the beginning, but he obeyed.
Just as Saul underwent a powerful transformation, we, too, can be renewed through Christ. No past is too broken or dark for God’s light to reach and redeem.
Reflecting back on today’s note today. Most oftentimes, we expect another person to drop off their scales. I would like to encourage each of my readers today. Please meditate on today’s note. Ask the Holy Spirit to remove the scales from our own eyes first. If you feel there are no scales on you, it is spiritual pride. This pride has built up over the years. It can be dangerous if there is something or a repetitive situation keeps taking place in your life. It is time to take your stand. These scales have been built over the years as we grew up. Come before the Lord renewed and ask the Lord to remove these scales.
Or you may have a loved one. Deep down in your spirit, you know they have strong scales. This scales has blinded the way they perceive situations in life. They behave like the whole world is against them. Just submit the person unto the Lord. But before doing that, ask the Lord to remove your scales first, and the Lord will lead.
Or maybe you are an Ananias today. The Lord is calling you to minister to a person. He also calls you to minister to a certain group or even to a generation. If He has called you to do it, do not let anyone or anything stop you from being that person. Remove distractions along the way.
Spiritual blindness is the biggest blindness one can have in today’s world. Everyone wants to prove their point is correct. The person can pray for hours in tongues or spend hours in churches. But, when real situations or challenges occur, how they react to certain situations showcases the real person. You can spot them easily. Manipulative spirit behind a loved one especially. Identifying them and rebuking the spirit behind your loved one is important.
If you know someone struggling in one way or another, take some time to pray for that person. Deep down in your heart, you know these are scales built over the years. So, they are blinded to life, like how Ananias was sent to Saul for him to become Paul. He will do the same transformative power for your loved one as well.
Being aware of the works of the enemy is important. Always ask the Lord for wisdom on how we should react to certain situations in life.
Ephesians (NIV) chap 6 : 12-13 ” For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.’‘
My dad told me today,”God will intervene RJ.”I took it as a prophetic word in my life.
I guess it’s time to move ahead and do what is needed. As I ended today’s note, I clearly heard the Holy Spirit speaking to me.
”Do not let anything cloud your mind. Scales has dropped RJ.” It is time for the next season. Thank God for it. You know what to do. Be excited for the next phase of your life.”
I guess it is no turning back. I am not waiting for the scales to drop. The scales have dropped! Hallelujah. Praise God.
Say this today : ”I thank you, Lord, for my scales have dropped.” R.J.JOHN
Prayer for today: ”Abba Father, I thank you, Lord, for today. I praise you Lord you are supernatural in every area of my life. I thank you Lord for everything. I surrender my life into your hands. I thank you Lord you have revealed to me the scales and removed the scales from my eyes today. I praise you, Lord. I also thank you for my readers. There is a supernatural transformative power in their lives. Whatever scales or spiritual blindness they have experienced, I thank God it has dropped. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.
Application:
- Next week is Easter. Take these few days towards Easter to consecrate your life to the Lord. Open your hearts and minds to hear from the Lord. Do not focus on your problems in life. Enough is enough. Focus on the Word of God.
- If you speak in tongues, spend at least one hour daily. If you don’t speak in tongues, I encourage you to read Psalms or just say praises an hour a day. We are preparing ourselves for Easter. Be expectant.
- Have morning or evening prayer walks. It will change your life . Trust me in this.
- If you wish to experience an Easter experience, I can connect you to a local church nearby your region or country. Please do contact me at r.j.john25@gmail.com or my facebook page R.J.JOHN.
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