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Jehovah El Gemuwal : The Lord of Recompense

Recompense means to give back in return. But this can be tricky because it also means, theologically speaking, to NOT give what is deserved.

Jehovah El Gemuwal encompasses both meanings in His nature.

“And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee; for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just” Luke 14:14, NIV

Jesus teaches us the value and goodness of giving to and doing for others without the expectation of reward. There is a linkage to His likeness when we genuinely care for others.

However, Scripture says,

“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me” Matthew 5:11, NIV …and

“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” Romans 12:21, NIV.

God instructs us NOT to give back in return the harm that have been given to us. This too reveals God’s likeness in us.

When we follow Christ’s lead, God declares that He will restore all that was taken or destroyed and more.

And that beloved (in my Godmommy’s voice) is RECOMPENSE!

Listen… Testimony Time 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

When I tell you I was humiliated and crushed PUBLICLY!! I had only a sliver a hope which was deferred thus making my heart sick! But as I leaned on God in my heartache and contrite spirit, He covered me! Slowly, God mended every broken piece in my life! See, not only did my then husband walked out while I was deployed, I lost my decoration, money, promotion was affected, I had to cover a home that was chosen with two income and maintain it with one, I lost my mind for a spell, dignity, womanhood, and I almost lost my faith! After I returned January 2020, I lost my stepdad and niece two moths later.

I had to retire from the military because my mental and physical capacity could no longer endure. I barely finished my Masters degree because my final 4 classes were in the midst of my brokenheart and grief and I could not focus. My GPA dropped significantly and partially hindered me from the doctoral program I wanted.

But God…

Since then, I was able to walk straight into a Clinical Pastoral Education Internship at a trauma hospital, the network was so favorable, I secured a job with the top leading hospice and bereavement organization in pediatric grief services. People far more qualified were passed over for me!! The trauma I endured, was essential to my 100% VA rating! Not only have I been able to sustain every single bill, God has abundantly blessed me financially and professionally!

My ministry has blossomed and I have been adopted into a church family that loves, supports, teaches, and equips me in every inch of my anointing and purpose!!! My books are flowing and I’ve started my MDIV in Chaplaincy for Healrhcare! See, God purposed my pain in such a way that it qualified me for where God was taking me. I write curriculum for grief education and have impacted families throughout 8 counties in NC.

And what I thought I would never experience again, I am loved. I was so ashamed of having multiple failed marriages, I had decided that I would remain alone. I accepted the lie that I was “hard to love.” But God said not so! I can be loved and it is easy. And now, 3 years after I was crushed in Baghdad, I’m in love again! And my fiancé and I have truly been blessed! We have a new home being built to accommodate our new life together on the horizon! God is truly FAITHFUL!!

Lastly, I was so worried that hatred and bitterness would consume me after the divorce. But it hasn’t. Since then, forgiveness has won me over and coparenting is cordial. A sincere apology was given and accepted! Today, we are in a great place as parents to our daughter.

Recompense is my portion!

I share this not from malice or boast but because I believe in transparency. And more importantly, testimony is powerful and facilitates hope! “We overcome (him) by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony!” (Rev 12:11, KJV) I have personally experienced this and can attest to it.

God is giving it all back and then some! Restoration and Recompense is your portion, says the Lord! Hold on and rest in the God’s hand! Suffering is only but a season… and if you faint not, God is just and will restore everything you lost and more!

TRUST HIM!

Hallelujah!! Thank You, Jesus!!!!!

Be encouraged! 💚

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Oil…?

Wine…?

Water…?

Vinegar…?

Gethsemane means olive press. 🫒 It is the place where Jesus suffered the pressure of His task.

Sure, He endured more physical suffering in the hours that followed, but it was here that He was pressed.

The anointing came when His obedience met the pressures of this world and His will mirrored the will of the Father.

The anointing is the oil… The oil is the fuel that propels ministry throughout the Kingdom!

The winepress is remarkable. 🍇 It illustrates how crushing can produce something great.

King David emphasizes in Psalms 51 the agony of his crushing that became his contrite spirit.

Although King David had sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, he placed his sour fruit into God’s winepress and the wine of God’s salvation produced in him something greater.

Jesus was filled by “the living water” that flowed from His belly. 💧The Holy Spirit was upon Him and walked with Him.

When Jesus ministered, He began by emerging in water, served by washing the feet of His disciples, and saved all by the flowing of His blood mixed with water.

And when He thirst on the cross, He was given vinegar 😳 instead of water only solidifying the need for His task.

All three of these are presses that reveal an expectation of flow to come from it.

The olive press brings forth the oil of the anointing…

The winepress brings forth the wine that is Christ’s blood of salvation…

The sponge 🧽 on the hyssop branch should have sprang loose water to quench thirst but instead it was filled with vinegar…

So, I ask you… What is flowing from your pressing?

Is it the anointing reaching the kingdom in ministry?

Is it the fruit of the vine of Jesus that flows new wine of repentance?

Is it fresh living water of the Holy Spirit that brings grace, mercy, and forgiveness?

Or is it vinegar that is bitter, burns lips, and does not satisfy any thirst?

AGAIN I ask…

What is flowing from your pressing?

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John 3:16 tells us plainly;

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

As we focus on the line, “that whosoever believes in Him…” it indicates a condition in the reception of the unconditional act of love rendered by the Triune God that Christ demonstrated on the cross.

God’s love does not supercede God’s Wrath or Justice or any other divine attribute.

For God is a perfect compilation and reflection of the purest form of each attribute.

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Blessings 💚

To my sisters/brothers who are hurting from wounds by others:

“Dear Sis/Bro,

Trust me sis/bro, I UNDERSTAND! But I can tell you that God sees all! And HE WILL AND IS DEALING with them!!! Hold your peace and pray for them.

Again, trust that I know its easier said than done. But sis/bro, when I tell you, the moment I cried out and truly gave my pain to God, I could see Him working for my good! Vindication does not even capture what God is doing in my life!!

And yes, it still hurts at times…mostly when I compare their audacity to my character. But it’s in that very moment that God reveals how much He must trust me to endure such evil. See, that’s when you can see that “greater is He that is in you, than he that’s in the world!”

Please know, that all the glitz and glamour that they portray is only smoke to hide the truth that dwells within. Trust they are exposed and the truth of who they are doesn’t hold any comparison to you!

So chin up my sister/brother, walk in VICTORY!!!

YOU WIN!

I love you!💚”

For the kingdom of God is at hand!!

To my “Dead Baby”

Journee,

No matter what is said, I love you! God has made it possible that you grow up in the New Eden. In paradise under the love and grace of Christ Himself! What an honor it is to be destined to grow with Him.

Forgive the fools for they are but fools. And fools know not what they do. God will vindicate you and your mommy! What God has for us cannot be undone!

I am grateful you have joined my cloud of witnesses to speak on my behalf. You are beautiful baby and I will never forget the moment I fell in love with you. Although our time was short, carrying you was one of my most precious moments. I love you babygirl, your dad does too! We will never forget! Rest easy!

Until we meet,

Mommy loves you, forever!

Rest in Christ, Journee!💚

My response to the woman who cursed my deceased child…and addressed her as “dead baby.”

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Search me Lord that EVERY wicked place in me, that is unsurrendered to You, be brought before Your Holy Spirit!

We must be vigilant to see the sneaky attempts by the enemy to keep us in a place of offense and unforgiveness.

Be quick to repent and be accountable of YOUR wickedness, so that ole Hassaton has no case against you in the courtroom of heaven.

Remember,  Christ is your advocate and His blood is STILL speaking a good report about you!

Be covered by His blood!

Repentance is how you get there!

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Blessings 💚