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Without looking at the clock, can you tell me what time it is? You might be able to guess by the shadows made by the sun. You might even make a rounded guess because your stomach is growling with hunger. What time is it around the world? Only God knows exactly.

Today in America, our 45th and now 47th President was inagurated. Donald J. Trump has a great agenda to bring America back to a healthy, prosperous and safe nation. Under God. Because, that was our beginnings.

You know I can't say it all as eloquently as President Trump. What I do hear though, is that this is a time of mercy. A time of redemption from God. This could not have happened without His authority and power and love for us. This is the time to press in and know God's heart. 

All the thousands of people watching and hearing President Trumps remarks will make a decision to agree or not. Yes, there will be many changes. It must start with prayer! How badly do you want to experience the freedom? Now, what time is it? Time to pray and surrender to God Who is in control of every issue, every bill signed, every encounter to bring the enemy down. Now is not the time to sit back and take a nap.

Yesterday, I read a scripture from my calender devotional that made me once again, realize how the timing of this is really a leading of the Spirit of God. I was thrilled to know how alive the Word of God is!

Daniel 2:20-22 says, "Daniel answered, Blessed be the name of God forever and ever! For wisdom and might are His! ~ He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and sets up kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding! ~ He reveals the deep and secret things; He knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with Him!"

Wow! God is so on time, isn't He? Did you notice all the exclamation marks?!!! Daniel was excited; not a bit complacent. This was at the time when a decree went out that Daniel and his companions would be killed along with the other wise men because of an unknown answer for a dream the king had. Only God could save them.

So, he and his three companions placed before God their desire for His mercy concerning this secret. Then...the secret was revealed to Daniel in a vision of the night and Daniel blessed the God of heaven. And, that is where we pick up with the scripture in verse 20. 

God is Always Awesome! When we pull away from the noise of the world, settle in God's presence and listen. He will hear our prayers. The answers are found in Him alone. 

So, what time is it now? Did you have to look at a clock? Ask the Holy Spirit to lead you step by step, prayer by prayer. He will show each of us how to proceed. Maybe, God has something greater for you than what you are doing right now. How is your life in keeping with His heart? Can you bless the Lord God for this season? Are there exclamation points behind your witness to the lost? Now is not the time to be ashamed of the Gospel, but to shine the Light in darkness, without fear. 

Heavenly Father, thank you for putting all the pieces together to form the picture you want the world to see. Help us not to put our trust in man, no matter how well he speaks or his position. But, help us by the power of Your Holy Spirit to be confirmers of the Light of Truth. Help us to remove the baskets covering our light and shine for Your glory and honor. You alone are worthy of our praise! In the matchless name of Jesus Christ, amen.

Friends and family, this is the time to put our lamps in order. WE don't know when the day of the Bridegroom will come. WE only need to be ready. Matthew 25:13 says, "Watch therefore [give strict attention and be cautious and active], for you know neither the day nor the hour when the Son of Man will come."

This season, I feel the urgency. Do you? Not worry, but an awareness as no other time in my life. If you do not have an intimate relationship with the Lord, it only takes a few minutes to bring Him you sins and ask for forgiveness. Maybe, you can't even name them all. Do not let that stop you from declaring you believe He is the Son of God and come to Him. You will be saved!!! Simply come. Be born again. The Lord bless you and keep you in His Mighty name, amen.

Abundance is...The Time is now