This is where many of you are today who are reading this article.  You are in a place of transition.  You have been through hell just to get to this place of transition. In the book of the Genesis, Jacob had a spiritual encounter that literally changed his life.  The bible says that after he had taken his family and servants over the ford of the Jabok, and sent over his belongings, he was left alone.  Jacob wrestled with a Man, all night long.  Jacob was determined not to give-up.  When the Man saw that He could not prevail, He touched the socket of his hip.  Jacob’s hip was out of joint.  Although, full of pain, Jacob continued to fight.  When the morning came, the Man said, “Let me go”.  Jacob responded, “I will not let You go unless you bless me”.  It was at this time that Jacob’s name was changed to Israel and God blessed him at his point of transition.

I want to speak to those who have been fighting since January just to bring stability to your life.  You have been fighting just to get your family over the ford of Jabok.  Everything has been a fight.  You have fought so long until you are spiritually wounded.  Your spirit is tired of fighting.  This fight has literally taken the life out of you.  Your spiritual hip is out of socket and you are now walking with a limp.  Your prayer life has a limp, your fast life has a limp, your finances have a limp, your marriage has a limp, and your relationships have a limp.  Everything in your life is wounded and now you have a decision to make. Do you let go or keep fighting?   So many of you are at a point of quitting, but the Holy Ghost stopped by to tell you that you are about the limp your way to a blessing. 

What you must understand is that the battle is spiritual.  God is using your brokenness to transition you into your blessing.  You have been left alone to fight this battle by yourself.  You have kept your struggle away from your kids, and away from your family.  Those so-called friends have now found others to victimize and use.  You don’t have anywhere to go or anyone to turn to, but don’t let go.  The morning is coming and the battle is about to end.  Through every tear, every broken heart, and every disappointment, you were proving yourself to God.  This is your hour of transition and God is getting ready to “SHIFT” you to the next dimension in your life.  Jacob was determined not to let the Man go unless He blessed him.  I am speaking to the Jacob in you today, hold on until God blesses you.  You may be too weak to fight, but just hold on.  You may not have the strength to swing, but hold on.  If you just hold on to God and don’t let go, He will shift your life overnight.  Somebody better grab that right now!  A shift is about to happen.  God is about to change your name from VICTIM to VICTOR!  The bible says that Jacob was blessed right where he was.  See, you thought you had to move, you thought you had to change cities, you thought you had to physically move in order to fulfill God’s purpose for your life, but I hear the Holy Spirit saying that He is going to bless you right where you are.  Everybody around you can see your struggle, God is saying now everyone will see your blessing.  You struggled openly and now He is going to bless you openly.  Somebody should be shouting right now!  I feel this word for myself this morning.

This is your season for transition.  Don’t lose hope now.  I know things have been tough.  I know you thought you would be further along by now.  I know you had your faith on some things and they haven’t come to pass yet.  But, hold on, help is on the way!  This is your finest hour.  You cried your last tear, yesterday.  It ain’t over until God says that it’s over.  God is opening doors right now, that no man can shut.  He is already dealing with your supervisor about your promotion.  He has already dispatched angels to go before you to present that new business idea to your future partners.  He has already gone before you to mend those broken relationships.  He has already started the healing process for the love one that you loss.  You serve a God who knows all things.  There is nothing too hard for Him. 

I come to encourage you today, keep limping.  Just because you have a limp doesn’t mean that you have to quit.  Keep limping because you are limping your way into your blessing.  It only takes one word from God to shift your entire life.  It only takes one move of God to take you from not enough to more than enough.  You may be down but you are not out.  Hold your head up and get ready for the “SHIFT”.

I love you and I am praying for you.

Pastor Y.