In the month of May, God is bringing about miraculous breakthroughs. He is taking what we bring Him and exchanging it for something far greater. God knows the end from the beginning, and He is teaching us to walk in alignment with Him. He is setting us free from religious mindsets and bringing justice to places where we've been falsely accused. God is lining things up. Trust His goodness and stand firm on what He has spoken over you.
Multiplying Breakthrough
"Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." (Luke 6:38)
Time and time again in Scripture, people gave God what they had and He multiplied it. He used their offerings to become supernatural forms of provision. We read about this with Jesus, when He fed the 5,000 with loaves and fishes, or when He turned water into wine for the wedding feast.
1 Kings 17:7–16 tells the story of a terrible famine in Israel. In this story, God speaks to Elijah: "Go at once to Zarephath in the region of Sidon and stay there. I have directed a widow there to supply you with food" (v. 9). But when Elijah gets there, this woman is at the end of everything. Elijah asks her for food and she responds that she's about to make one last meal for her and her son and then get ready to die. Elijah tells her, as a promise from God, that if she makes him a loaf of bread, her oil and flour will not run out. So she does as he says. They all eat together and her oil and flour don't run out; she and her son are able to survive the horrible famine.
In another story, a widow's sons are about to be sold into slavery to pay her husband's debts. Elisha instructs her to gather as many jars as she can from all her neighbors. She does, and the little bit of oil she has keeps pouring and pouring until all the jars are full. She uses this money to pay off her debts and provide for her family.
God is doing this same kind of work today. He is taking our small offering and multiplying it. What do you have to bring before the Lord? Bring it. Even if you feel it is insignificant, bring to the Lord what you have and watch as He multiplies it. If you need a miracle or divine turnaround, this story is for you. Don't be afraid to bring what you have before the Lord in humility and surrender, for He is able to multiply what you give. (Photo via Picryl)
Lining Things Up
"I declare the end from the beginning, and ancient times from what is still to come. I say, 'My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.'" (Isaiah 46:10)
Taking large steps of faith can be incredibly scary. What if you mess it up? What if it doesn't work out? What if everything falls apart? However, we are called to live by faith and not by sight! We serve the One who knows the end from the beginning... therefore, when He leads us somewhere, we can trust Him.
When I (Anne) first started The Crowning Jewels, I was living in Redding, California and operating out of a tiny co-working space. My business started growing rapidly, and I knew that I needed another building. I started looking around for open spaces and I found one: 1234 Yuba Street. The wildest part about this was that many years earlier I had walked by this same building and taken a photo of the address. When I saw "1234," I felt the Lord say, "I'm lining things up for you." I also had a dream about a tree-lined street with awnings, which was exactly like the street this was on! Therefore, when I saw it was for lease, I had the faith to take a big risk and lease it. God had already used the address on this building to speak to me many years earlier. It was a scary step of faith, but God provided confirmation in this word from many years earlier!
God is orchestrating our futures. He knows where we're going and we can trust His goodness and His sovereignty. Trust HIM, and don't be afraid to take big steps of faith... for He knows where He's leading you and why. Remember what He's done in the past and allow this to fuel your courage today.
Breaking Free of Religion
"Jesus gave them this answer: 'Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by Himself; He can do only what He sees His Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does.'" (John 5:19)
Sometimes God will ask you to let go of the way you're "supposed" to do things in order to come back to His heart.
You see, God is far less interested in us performing perfectly for Him than He is about our hearts. When we think we have to earn righteousness, we're missing a major point of the Gospel: righteousness cannot be earned. Salvation is a free gift. God would RATHER invite us to encounter Him in everything.
The Pharisees knew all the Scriptures, they tithed perfectly, and they did all the right things, yet they missed Jesus. Therefore, God is inviting us to encounter His heart. For you, faith might look like finally starting to tithe because you're ready to trust Him with your finances. It might look like diving into Scripture every day in order to seek Him.
God is setting His children free from fear, and specifically fear of punishment. God invites you into holiness; He doesn't berate you into perfection. We are pure and holy through the blood of Jesus and not through our actions. It's time to come back to the simple Gospel: Jesus' blood is enough. He made a way for us to have a relationship with the Father. So come back to relationship with God. Let go of your "shoulds" and allow the Holy Spirit to lead you into rich connection with Him. (Photo via Unsplash)
The Lord Is My Defender
"The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion." (Proverbs 28:1)
Many years ago, when I (Anne) hadn't been in business very long, a large portion of money was suddenly taken out of my account by the IRS. I was being accused of tax evasion (which was untrue). It took about a year, but I stood firm on the truth that I had paid the appropriate taxes, I took my case before the right people, and eventually the money was returned to me at the exact moment I needed it. During this time, I asked God for wisdom on how to navigate the situation and to be my defender. I maintained a posture of humility while still advocating for justice. Eventually, all the money was returned to me and the situation was made right.
When the enemy comes to accuse, do not bow to his accusations, but stand firm on the truth. You can walk in confidence knowing that the Lord is your advocate and your defender. He will fight for you. Ask Him for wisdom and to discern what is your part to play and what is His. If you are facing injustice, false accusations, or even the voice of the accuser, God is your defender. He will give you the words to speak and the authority with which to speak. You can be bold as a lion because He is on your side.
Declarations:
• God is bringing about miraculous breakthroughs for me.
• I follow the Lord, for He knows all my days.
• I am bringing God what I have and watching Him multiply it.
• I am letting go of false religion.
• The Lord is my defender and He fights for me.
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Anne Jackson
The Crowning Jewels
Website:Â www.thecrowningjewels.com
Email:Â hello@thecrowningjewels.com
Texas-born Anne Jackson worked as a nurse for seventeen years before fully embracing her creative nature. Having grown up believing that God only spoke through the Bible, her life was transformed with the personal knowledge that He still speaks today. As she experienced a revelation of God's love for her and the power of words to transform and heal, she began designing jewelry, partnering with the Holy Spirit to create a tangible way to bring Heaven to Earth. This is where her prophetic jewelry company, The Crowning Jewels, was birthed. Many people recognize her company as a business-ministry hybrid. She is known as a prophetic visionary with the drive to accomplish her dreams. Her mandate is to champion others as they discover their God given identity and fulfill their divine purpose. After living in Redding, CA for ten years, she recently moved back home and currently resides in Texas.
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Katelyn Alexander
The Crowning Jewels
Website:Â www.thecrowningjewels.com
Email:Â hello@thecrowningjewels.com
Katelyn Alexander is a masterful teacher and coach with a passion for seeing people walk in the wholeness of who God created them to be. An actor, writer, and storyteller, Katelyn blends creativity and charisma with a solid foundation on the Word of God. Katelyn first worked with Anne and The Crowning Jewels in 2015 and now blogs, writes, and teaches for TCJ.
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