God's Mercy

So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who shows mercy. Romans 9:16

As I was praying and considering before the Lord the propagation coming up in cities like Jaipur, Shillong and Lucknow, humanly speaking, it seems like hitting against the wall; however, the Lord spoke to me this verse, "not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who shows mercy." What a comfort this rhema word to me it was! If it was a  mere human work, it would indeed be impossible; but the work of God is not of him who wills! Even the human works initiated by man may somehow be accomplished by natural zeal, fleshly strength and soulish skill; but the work of God is not of him who runs! If at all the work initiated by God is accomplished by the Spirit's power through those unworthy "us", then it is purely of God who shows mercy. What a relief this revelation has brought!

The more I prayed concerning the Lord's work in all these cities the more faith He fills me with, and the more peace and joy I have, that the Lord's work has already been accomplished!  As members of the Body, I, by the Lord's mercy, can have a part in it. What a blessing!

As the actual scheduled dates for these cities propagation are approaching, the more I felt the intensity of what the Lord is going to do, and the stiff resistance and subtle attacks from the enemy. Often I had a faint hope I could actually participate in His move; many other official matters seem to hinder me. However, last night I declare out Lord to the Lord and to Satan that I am participating in the Lord's move and that Satan had no ground to touch me in any way. With that declaration, all official matters cleared up today  and finally I could book my ticket. The Lord of Host, Jehovah Sabaoth is His Name! And praise be to Him!

Starting today, phone calls and contacts from these cities started popping up one by one; the Lord is the Victor and we are fighting in His victory. The victory is already won, we are just replaying it. And to partake of this victory is truly and sovereignly, the Lord's mercy: not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who shows mercy. 

Lord, have mercy on me!