Day 155 of The Red Shoe Project has me in RED shoes and getting back into the swing of things with family and friends. Today's Bible study was packed with testimonials, prayers and a good discussion about "Putting on the Armor of God." Just being in that little back room of the bookstore, jam-packed with ladies who love Jesus, and discussing the things of God, is a blessing of great magnitude for me. The Spirit of God was ricochetting all over the place. These ladies mean business! There's no messing around here. The Bible Study was filled to capacity today. Every seat was taken! Fifteen ladies were in attendance. Everyone contributed something... an idea, a story, a prayer, a scripture, a testimony, a hug. The women are all gifted spiritually! Every one of them has something powerful to offer. Every week it's different. This one feels led to pray. That one feels the urge to give a word. Another intercedes quietly for God to meet needs. Most importantly, God shows up! He never sits in one particular seat. Instead He moves in and out and all around, with ease. We welcome His presence.
In the far corner of the room, sitting on the end of the couch, is my dear friend Kam. She sits in the same spot every week. Most of the time, she's pretty quiet, taking it all in... absorbing all that God has to offer. I love this gal! You might not know it, at first glance, but she is a Powerhouse for God!
You see, Kam, in all the time I've known her, (about thirteen years), has been a woman who consistently reads the Bible. I can tell when someone is saturated in God's Word. Not because they spout off all the answers all the time. That's just showing off. Kam's not like that at all. When she chooses to speak, something strange happens. Things get quiet. I can feel my head turning in her direction and my ears tuning into her words. I want to hear what she has to say. Her thoughts and comments are important to me. I know she has spent time with God in prayer. I know that He speaks to her. I know that while she's reading, He reveals to her the secrets of His Word. What can I say? I want to receive what she's willing to share! I don't know these things because she tells me. Kam and I haven't talked all that much. It's just spiritually obvious. Sometimes you can judge a book by it's cover!
Maybe God has given me a Word of Knowledge about Kam -- I don't know -- But often, when I look at her, I see God's Artillery Shelter. She is a vessel filled with the Word of God. And she knows how to use the scriptures and stories to fight against the enemy. Truly she is a great handler of God's Word.Today was no exception. Her insight on spiritual warfare was over-the-top! I was talking to the ladies about those days when I wake up and the enemy is right there throwing fiery darts straight at me, before I even get out of bed.
I am the recipient of an onslaught of lies that bombard me before my head is even off the pillow. I think to myself, "Oh no, it's going to be one of those days... better put on the armor of God!"
But Kam sees this scenario differently. "Gail," she says, "The enemy is quivering in the corner of your room saying, 'Oh no! She's waking up! It's going to be another day in which she's committed to God! Yikes! Let's throw whatever we've got at her to see if we can stop her before she even gets out of bed! Now! Give it all you've got!'"
That revelation is potentially life-changing. I'm going to remind myself of that in the morning hours and see what a difference it actually makes!
But that's not all... Kam is a Woman of Prayer. She shows up an hour early and prays in the room for God to move during the Bible study. Even when she can't stay for the study, she shows up early and prays. She says God has commissioned her to do that. All I can say is that since she's been doing that, our little Bible study has gone from good to GREAT! Her prayers definitely make a difference.
Today, several woman needed prayer for healing. We had a seat in the middle of our prayer circle and one at a time, those needing prayer sat in the chair. Everyone in the circle laid hands on the person and prayed for their healing. Kam happened to be beside me. Wow! I almost wanted to start laughing. The contrast is unbelievable. One minute she's as quiet as a mouse, but when it's time to pray, she prays with such boldness and authority! She knows who she is in Christ and doesn't hold back! If I need prayer, she's the one I want praying for me. In fact, she has prayed for me, and I can attest that it's powerful!
I told you that the women in this group are seriously gifted! No lightweights here. They are all heavy hitters for God! What a blessing it is to be part of this platoon for The Lord.
My job is to wear the RED shoes.
Gail
