TEACHING FROM CHUCK PIERCE

Storm seasons cause us to process our lives from different perspectives. In the midst of a storm there is majesty and terror all wrapped up in one emotion. These are times that we must process our storms properly. Jesus taught His disciples how to develop faith in the midst of storms. My wife, Pam, told me last night that she had a concern within her about terrorist activity. This might not be a physical storm, but should be a storm that we all thinking of as we progress into the new season ahead. This was very unusual for her to say this since she is not prone to be concerned in such areas. Therefore, be watchful in whatever storm you are going through and whatever adverse wind is stirring around you.

All through the night that Hurricane Ike came on shore, I found myself praying for all of our partners and associates. I would text Penny Jackson in Houston back and forth for updated conditions. I felt peace by 3:14AM and then began to praise the Lord. We are in trying times.

This is a season that the Lord is watching to see how we respond to our circumstances, accusations, and to the problems of others. In every year of "8" we must learn to receive "Super-Abundant Grace" and extend "Super-Abundant Grace". In this month of ELUL, there are many patterns in the Word that I am reviewing. A key pattern is from Nehemiah 6. In this passage, Nehemiah is progressing to finish the wall around Jerusalem when he meets great resistance. I love the way he responds. Here are some keys for you as you press toward certain of your endings. Respond correctly to:

• The seducing power of the enemy on your path!

• The evil reports that you are having to process!  

• The fear opposing the completion of the project you have been sent to accomplish!

• The secret "messengers" who claim they have been sent by God but are attempting to sway you from completing your task!

• The forces rallying against you to stop progress!

• The narrow "eye of the needle" entry way facing you! LET GO and GO THROUGH!