VULNERABLE... BUT VICTORIOUS!!

    At first, I didn't know why the Lord dropped the word "vulnerable" in my spirit. But, I knew it was for a good reason, so I began to listen and think about it. Many time we hear the word vulnerable used to describe a person that is weak for one reason or another. I have heard it used to describe a person that is not aware of, or able to ward off, or detect some sort of attack, trick or seduction. This, in some instances, makes people pity one who is deemed vulnerable. People may even think that the vulnerable person is an ignorant person, with a sign on their back that reads, "take advantage of me!" or "I can be fooled."

    But what does this word really mean? Or better yet, what does it have to do with me, Lord? What does it have to do with your people? Well, let's look at what the word means.
The word "Vulnerable" means: CAPABLE OF BEING PHYSICALLY OR EMOTIONALLY WOUNDED OR HURT. OPEN TO TEMPTATION, PERSUASION. SUSCEPTIBLE TO BEING WOUNDED OR HURT, AS BY A WEAPON. When I read this definition, my spiritual eyes and ears opened.

    I began to see myself, my life, and some things I have gone through, and especially the call God has place on my life to preach and teach His Word, as well as prophesy, and bring healing and deliverance to His people. I saw the anointing of a mentor and mother in operation to pull women, and men  up from under the bondage of sin, guilt and shame and how they have, and will become free from the grips of the enemy, because of the Power of God! And I also saw the Sword he put in my mouth to cut and heal by His Spirit. It made me realize that all of this made me VULNERABLE! "Capable of being physically or emotionally wounded or hurt...open to temptation and persuasion...susceptible, (meaning capable of some specified treatment) to being wounded or hurt, as by a weapon!

    The Lord was reminding me that because of who I am, and WHO'S I am, because of what He has call me to do, I am capable of experiencing the physical, emotional, and spiritual attacks of the enemy. He even allowed me to see how I was tempted and will be tempted to compromise who I am in Him and what He has call me to do. He began to let me see that the attacks have come, and will come in all forms. Bodily attacks of sickness and unexplained pain. Emotional attacks on my feelings that were cause by people being used by the enemy, who have come or are even present now, dressed in sheep clothing, but are "ravening wolves" presenting themselves in false deceptive ways, speaking beautiful so called "godly" words, which are all false and represent their god, the devil! He showed me the wounds that I have received over the years that were meant to not only stop me, but kill me! And unfortunately, He revealed future plans and assignments of the enemy...or should I say, fortunately!

    But you must know that the Lord encouraged me with His Word!! He began like this:

Isaiah 41:10, "Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed,  for I AM YOUR GOD. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with My VICTORIOUS  right hand." (NLT).

2 Timothy 3:12, "Yes, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. (NLT).

2 Corinthians 4:8-9, " We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not destroyed;"

Ephesians 6:10, " A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God's armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil."

    This made me understand without a doubt, that being vulnerable was not a bad thing in God's eyes, it is just a fact and characteristic of a holy life! A "souled out" life! A life chosen to represent and to do the work of the Lord! But most importantly it is a life that is protected, strengthened, and helped by God Himself! A life with steps ordered by the Lord! And, when we live this life, we can be assured that the Spirit of God will reveal and then quench the fiery darts of the wicked! We will be found standing firm, when the battle is over! Yes, we may be a little troubled, perplexed, persecuted, and cast down, but we surly are not distressed, in despair, forsaken nor destroyed!!! GLORY TO GOD!!!

    So today, Woman of God, Man of God, remember your vulnerability to the things the enemy throws your way, only confirms you are HIS CHOSEN VESSEL! A Believer that has chosen to live godly for Christ! So, let's make some things clear...You ARE able to ward off attacks, you ARE able to detect wolves in sheep clothing! You ARE able to spot a trick of the enemy and to resist seduction! And it's all because of the Power of the HOLY GHOST! 


    Thanks LORD! For showing me and your people that  we are VULNERABLE ...BUT VICTORIOUS!!!