Vessels, Don’t stop believing, “It is Finished”

Recently I had a dream. As I was waking up I heard a voice say, "Don't you know what the purpose of a vessel is? A vessel is created, and exists, to serve a purpose. Whatever that might be. Each vessel is also to know when that time and purpose is complete. Each vessel exists to serve its purpose in this life. When their time and service is up they willingly surrender, then go home. Heading back home and letting it all go."

[I found this definition for "vessel" on Google: Each one is a type of vessel. A vessel can be a ship, a container for holding liquids, or a tube that transports blood throughout your body. Vessel has a number of different meanings, yet all of them relate in some way to liquids and transportation.]

A few days later I had a discussion with a friend about the concept, revelation and truth, of the declaration, "it is finished". All things are finished. All trials, all works of the kingdom of darkness are finished. They are over, they are ended. The situations, actions, and trials of darkness, as well as their judgements, are completed, finished, ended and paid for.

Our ability to see, tangibly see and to experience, that all things not of God's kingdom are finished, is dependent on our faith and ability to keep believing this truth. The truth of it isn't dependent on our belief, but much of our ability to see that truth in our realities is. If any situation, thought, idea, action, torment, fear, or lie is seen or experienced, the truth is, IT IS FINISHED.

[Below is from a devotional by Vance Jackson - "He that believeth in me"]

Never Stop Believing.

“He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.” John‬ ‭7:38‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Do you believe? According to Strong’s Concordance, the Greek word for “Believeth” is, ‘pisteuō’ (G4100) which means, “To think to be true, to be persuaded of, to credit, or to place confidence in.” Place your confidence in Christ. His Word is infallible. His Word is everlasting. Are you persuaded that His Word is True?

John‬ ‭7:38‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ declares, “He who believes in Me [who cleaves to and trusts in and relies on Me] as the Scripture has said, From his innermost being shall flow [continuously] springs and rivers of living water.” Choose to continue to believe in Christ. In every season of your life, choose to let Christ rule and lead your heart. Let His Word reign true in every situation and circumstance. Surrender to His Word. His Word is active and is full of power.

When you yield to His Word, His Word will direct you through the storm. Let His Word navigate your heart. Let His Word transform your life and lead every decision that you make. His Word is Power. His Word is Wisdom. His Word is Life. His Word has endless Revelation and Insight. Choose to follow Him. Choose to follow God through every storm and season of life. Choose to believe. Never stop believing.

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It reminds me of the chorus, from the song by Journey, - "Don't stop believing"

He who believes in Me [who adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Me], as the Scripture has said, ‘From his innermost being will flow continually rivers of living water.’ ”

John 7:38 AMP

This verse reiterates that IF we do, and WHEN we do, keep on believing, there will be a constant flow of Living Water. Both in and through us. An invisible, but very real, living water that heals, provides, flows in deserts, makes lame people to walk, that restores, and can do all things. A living water that carries the truth, power, and the message of, "It is Finished". The living water that flowed from Jesus' side during the same moment that He declared, "It is Finished".

Keep believing that all works, acts, plans and intentions, that are against God, against you, are finished. Then, in believing, that same living water, which is the source as to why and how all things of darkness are finished, flows through us, nonstop.

We must keep on believing Him. In Him. His leading, provision, healing, restoration, etcetera. As we keep believing we will be, and are, vessels. His vessels. Yes, imperfect vessels, but carrying the perfect Source. Him. His power, His love. The Spirit of God. Carrying the Living Water, which is Jesus.

We are vessels for his glory and honor. Vessels that believe Him, always. Even when we experience troubles or know there may be troubles ahead we believe that it is Finished. All darkness, it's power and rule, is finished.

We carry, and we transport, Him. His blood and living water is inside of us. We, as vessels, carry and transport God to other people and places. We each, as vessels, can't and don't stop believing. We carry, and pour out, the truth, His love, His power and the message of, "It is Finished".

Know, believe and hold onto these truths. Don't stop believing. That all situations that darkness tries to oppose you with, all actions and plans of darkness, they are finished. God fixed, healed and corrected them all. God made it right.

He has made all things so that they are right with Him. All things work according to His purposes, and for the good of us, His children.

[The following is part of a devotional, written by Kim Walker.]

You’ll Always Be:

Isaiah 26:3-4 (NIV) “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.”

The song “You’ll Always Be” is my favorite on the record. It makes me cry every time I hear it! Every line reminds me of the faithfulness of God. He has been nothing but kind and loving towards me. As this album is released, the world is in the middle of a pandemic, COVID-19. There is so much uncertainty in the world. People are fearful, tired, confused, and angry. In the middle of all of this, I am reminded that if I fix my eyes on Jesus, not the news, not social media, not even the voice of people around me, He will keep me in His perfect peace. No one and nothing can offer peace like Jesus, peace that passes all understanding. And though we are in this world, we are not of this world. We belong to a different kingdom! We are citizens of Heaven! And the truth is, that fear, anxiety, stress, and depression were defeated long ago at the Cross. Jesus said, “It is finished!”. Now, when those things try to creep back in and resume occupancy in our minds and hearts, we have authority to send those things out! Fear and anxiety must bow to the name of Jesus - the Name above every other name! There is so much power in His name. Depression cannot stand against it. Sickness cannot stand against it. Remember this today! You have a champion in Jesus, who not only fights for you, but already defeated your enemy! Today, as you read this scripture and as you listen to this song, tell the fear to bow to Jesus. Send it away! Let powerful hope rise up inside of you as you cling to Jesus and His truth. Remind yourself of the authority Jesus has given you and take hold of His perfect peace.