by Ricky Doc Sauceda
I have described how the Lord has told me to take care of my children, provide for myself and to be a generous man. I was not given wealth to do this with. I was not blessed with riches in order to achieve this. I have assisted my children with shelter, food and love within the last two and one half years, and I was able to keep three apartments, of which I am in my third now - alone. I have been vigilant about church attendance and serving as a volunteer teacher and other functions for the church. I do it without fail and I am consistent with my efforts.
I was in prayer today and had an experience of which I have been told to share with you. The Lord told me to give you this story so that you may know He is with us, by the action He took with me today. At the end of my prayer session I held aloft my bible and recited the Lord's Prayer. He gives me a message at this point, daily. I was awaiting the message and hadn't received it, so I kept silent. I concluded my prayer with "Amen." I looked over at my clock and saw it read 3:32 pm, so I decided to resume my position at the altar in my bedroom. As 3:33 pm showed on the clock, I resumed my prayerful stance.
I was on my back, on my bed, and I managed to cling to my bible as I realized what had taken place. I experienced a force that I surrendered to and was pushed off of my feet and onto my bed. I then held my bible above me and He spoke in the Spirit to me. He said,"All that I have told you has been put into place. All is ready. Walk in my light and on my path. Seek and use my wisdom and knowledge. Live in the ways that please me. Be ready."
I do not specifically know of what the Lord is referring to. I work for the state of Texas. I have a job that was difficult to obtain, due to the thorough background investigations that took place. I was scrutinized by a three person panel of over 500 applicants. I was the first of forty to be approved for hiring by the Regional Headquarters. I have endured many trials in my life since my separation and divorce, the hiring into my new place of employment and dealing with life on a daily basis. All of these things I have placed into the hands of God.
He has sustained me. I imagine the reason He wants me to share this story is because it is how He works. I am not a king, or millionaire, or successful. What I am is happy in my soul because I know He is with me in Spirit. He is alive in me because I have chosen to die as a man in the world and live as a child of God. I have accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Savior and I have been REBORN.
John 3:3
Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.”
May the peace of the Lord be with you - always. Amen.