Poised – an adjective. One dictionary defines poised as: a person who is composed, dignified and self-assured, to be confident. It also means to be in balance; to hover or teeter. What does “poised” have to do with the the Kingdom of G-d? If we are not confident and self-assured as to our idenity as daughters of the Most High God how can we advance G-d’s kingdom on earth. If we are living chaotic stressful lives, pulled in a hundred directions then we are out of balance and teetering on the brink of disaster.
Before the Hebrews could enter into the long awaited Promised Land, they had to go through an intense stripping away of idols of the heart and a worldly mindset (Egypt). Though they had been slaves for hundreds of years, they had to learn how to walk and live as sons and daughters of the one true G-D. Though G-D was with them and had given them the land, they lacked confidence and rebelled in their hearts against Him. They teetered on the brink of destruction… until they embraced their new idenity and learn to lean on G-D and not their own understanding. It is only when we surrender our hearts to G-D daily, stepping out in obedience that we are truly living a balanced life. A balanced life means you are poised to enter into all that G-d has promised in His word. Are you poised to enter?
I am so excited you are doing this! I love the truth about ‘poised’. Processing what it means also brings me a sense of peace. A direct condradiction to how I feel so many times when things get chaotic. I am learning how to balance all of lifes ‘to-do’s’ (which often means turning off my phone or saying ‘no’ to some events). Understanding the need to be poised in advancing Gods Kingdom has really encouraged me. Thank you for your obedience to speak Truth, and allowing God to use you in many powerful ways!
Deborah!
I was so glad I had this teaching from you on “poised” last week before I went into a family situation with my sons and their father during my oldest’ surgery.
I am not the same. They are not the same. But it is so easy to fall back into old habits and ways of treating others and letting them treat you. So…I was very much able to walk in several of the definitions of the word during that time.
Thanks for your teaching.
Thank you Deborah! Your words of wisdom are choice morsels for those of us in pursuit of His power and provision in our lives. Thank you! Jen
I truly believe you wrote this lesson for me. I also loved the use of the work “poised.” It is so easy to get caught up in work and everyday hustle of life. I do seek Him and know my needs are best met when I turn my worries and anxieties over to our ever present, ever loving God.
Thank you for sharing the gifts God has blessed you with me. You always deepen my walk and help me re-focus my thoughts and actions.
Blessings,
Linda