The Enemy Knows, by Sally

Since being involved in Vessels and Flowers Brenda and I have had many experiences of being told how much it meant to gals, and even guys, to find out their Vessel and Flower. We have seen great joy and many tears in their discovery of who they are. 

For some it explains so much about themselves.  Why they do the unusual things they do.  Why they  sometimes don't fit in with others.  Especially this is true for the Velvet Boxes.  They are such unusual people and so complicated, they especially have a hard time fitting in with anybody or anything that is going on.  Usually, they don't know why this is true.  However, each Vessel has its own peculiarity and the discovery of these truths helps us to finally begin to understand ourselves.

I had a most unusual experiences awhile ago.  Brenda and I know that when people either read the book or just hear about V & F they either "get it" or they don't.  Some people just don't think it is important and pay no attention.  While others are thrilled to get this information and appreciate the knowledge of V & F.

Awhile ago I was ministering to a lovely young gal.  It just happened that most of her problems in her life had to do with what Vessel and Flower she was.  She naturally expected others to be like her.  And she was being criticized because she was not like others.  Because of my understanding of V & F I was beginning to end each of her sentences.  I knew that her suffering was because of just who she was.

I also could see that because of who she was the enemy was attacking her in those areas of her life.  All at once the Lord showed me that perhaps others did not understand or appreciate V & F, but the enemy knows these principles and attacks us where we are vulnerable.  

Vases - He will get them in a place where others do not do what they think they should, and get that Vase to get frustrated and angry.

Baskets - Where do I start?  They want to swing and Grumpy Gus won't move.  They get great ideas, and Slow Sue won't agree.

Pitchers - They are so practical and the world is full of so many who are not.  Frustration and anger.

Velvet Boxes - Their complication gets them frustrated and angry and many others get frustrated and angry with them.

Golden Pouches - They will get their feelings hurt over even a slight word against them.

Scripture is full of the antics of the Devil and what he is up to each and every day.  You will be attacked by him in the areas of who you are.  Don't let him get away with it.

Rejoice in what Vessel and Flower you are.  Embrace that picture of YOU.

God bless each of you.