“Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching.” (2 Timothy 4:2 NLT)
“I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong.” (Romans 1:11 NIV)
“He brought them forth also with silver and gold: and there was not one feeble person among the tribes.” (Psalm 105:37 KJV)
On 5/12/22, once again during a time of prayer and meditation, the Lord continued to confirm and clarify His call on my life. It became very clear that I have been given the “Mantle of Youth.”
As I preach, teach, and impart the Kingdom of Heaven benefits, I have been given the privilege and responsibility to embody and impart Joy (Kingdom-Natural Strength), Youth (Kingdom-Natural Stamina), and Peace (Kingdom-Natural Stability), as a “Living Epistle” demonstrating what it looks like to live a strong, long life worth living, with nothing missing or broken, without limit or end, regardless of current age or condition, with passion, purity, power, and purpose, in order to expand the Kingdom of Heaven (here and now) throughout the Earth.
On Tuesday July 19, 2023 the Spirit spoke to my spirit. While I was pondering His “call” (assignment) for my life He expanded my understanding of what He had been telling me. Here is what I sensed He was saying…
…“Eric, back in October of 2019 I gave you some promises and challenges in preparation for your 60th birthday. It is taking you longer than I want it to, but you will make it. And now I think you’re ready to hear the next level of what I have for you. You keep doing what you’re supposed to do, disciplining your body, renewing your mind, developing the gifts and talents I gave you, and trusting me. When you turn 63 I will release within you the ability (youth) needed to keep your body and soul at 33. You do not need to age as the world ages, or die as the world dies. Can you believe it?”
What about you? Do you have what it takes to go against the flow? Can you dare to expect more?