Lesson from the Rock Gym

From Brendon: This week I would like to share with you something from my journal on July 15th.

"Last night I had a vision of myself at a rock gym climbing a 30 ft. wall, and I was at the top. I was roped in and everything was good, safe and I was feeling well accomplished because I just climbed to the top. All I had to do now was let go and be belayed to the floor, but I couldn't, or wouldn't do it. I was happy at the top and felt no need to let go, but I felt God say, "Let go, I am the rope." Of course I respond, "I know you have me." That was the crazy part about all this, I KNEW He had me secure, but I couldn't let go. Not that I was unwilling, but I felt more like I was unaware of the fact that I was still holding on to the wall. "Let go," He would say again very patiently. "Okay," I responded with a smile and feeling safe and secure in my Father's arms, yet there I remained. Soon I conceded and took my feet off the wall. "There, now you have me, all of me. See how you're supporting all my weight?!" I was so proud of myself. My hands were still holding the wall and now I'm parallel to the floor."

This is where the vision ends, but it's VERY clear what it all means. The wall is what I needed/ need to let go of and Jesus is the rope. What's funny though was my ignorance of needing to let go of anything. Let's jump to later that night at the Student Awakening (which you have to check out if you haven't yet. www.ihop.org). God is moving powerfully amongst the people bringing deliverance from anxiety, sexual immorality, addictions, and anything you can imagine. In me though God points out 3 things: Fear of Man, apathy toward injustice, and comparison. "Let go!" So this time I really do let go. These three things hinder me and many others from doing the will of God on the planet. Imagine a Christian who worries about what others think of him, isn't concerned with making wrong things right, and then looks around at all the other Christians to see how he's doing and for his identity. Not good. He is not yet done with me though, he is now working on strengthening these weak areas, and I know I keep looking back at the wall to which I used to cling, so I pray for grace in weakness. Everyday He is faithful to provide the ability to let go and embrace Him. He never holds it over me, He never smacks the back of my head or gives me a discouraging word, but only more of Himself, more love. Once again Jesus delivers me and so He will continue...making me more like Him.

Surrender all and Jesus is faithful to reveal Himself to you in increasing glory each day. Seek Him with all your heart, soul, and strength so your heart is positioned for more of Him. Beloved, He REALLY loves you.