Miracles.
Everyone was looking for one.
Am I???
May we never lose our wonder,
as we live
Only for the Kingdom of God!
They were all eager waiting for Him.
Mega crowds.
Journeying to Him from various cities.
Wanted to touch Him.
He preached the Kingdom of God, not a
Cure of life's ills.
But he kept on healing those who came.
People bleeding from both
their bodies and their souls. Divine Visits.
May I be more concerned
about the bleeding of my soul in this life.
Luke 8:4, 40
How did Jairus find God in all of this?
He lost his only child, his little girl.
He finally connects with Jesus,
And finds out it is too late.
Have I thought that?
The short end?
O God!
Sometimes Jesus brings us to a physical death of our circumstances.
Because, He came to preach the Kingdom of God, not the kingdom of me.
PRAYER FROM PSALMS
Psalm 145:13 - Your Kingdom, O God, is an everlasting Kingdom.
It is going to last forever. Help me to live like that is true.
Oh Bev how your words touched my soul.You are not an old person, sweetie you have a ways to go. You are three years younger than me. I am feeling my age but I do not feel like an old person yet...that is someone who is at least twenty to thirty years older than you.....in my way of thinking,...so "old" keeps getting pushed back! He has brought to my attention, sad to say that I am still very selfish. As I find myself having to take care of my son's two boys more and more because of the consequences of their dad's sin and their Mother, I have found that I am still very,very selfish. Thought it had been driven from me by my own children and my husband. I asked God to forgive me and to give me a new heart and new attitude. He will, because He is faithful.I am needing a change of perspective. This life is not all there is to living. His kingdom is going to last forever and therefore I will live forever, but only not in this decaying body. I desire along with you to see things from His point of view and from His heart....mine is far too wicked. Blessings on all of the pearls.
ReplyDeleteMaryLou, many times I wonder why God gives some people what they want the most and denies others what they desire more than anything. As for me, it would be a blessing beyond belief if I could spend some time with my grandchildren. I am rarely invited to be part of their lives, and never at holidays. I don't understand it, and I have come to painfully accept that things are as they are, and although I can't change circumstances, God is using the pain and dissapointment to make me a new person. It has been almost 4 years now, and I am learning to accept life as it is. It doesn't mean I am happy about it, but I have more compassion on others who are going through difficult times. I also have learned to take my heartaches and pain to Him, the only one who really understands hurt, betrayal, rejection and lonliness. I pray you will find peace and joy in these precious children and enjoy the opportunity to show them what Christ can and has done in your life. I pray for blessings on your family, healing and happiness.
DeleteJanet, I will pray for you in your loss of time and relationship with your children and grandchildren. I do understand your heartbreak. He is teaching both of us different things through totally different circumstances. My over abundance of time with two of my grandchildren and your lack of time with yours. I will pray that God will orchestrate changes in the hearts of your children and their spouses so that you may have more time with them. He is giving you a heart of full of compassion for those who are in your same position. Forgive me for my whining.....Seeing the selfishness in my heart was an awaking and not a pretty sight at all. He has opened my eyes to a whole new side of me, that I do not like at all. Giving it to Him and know that He will bring a change of attitude and heart to me. My daughter and family moved to Dallas in August.....that has been a hard thing to deal with. She lived at home through college and went to work in her dad's office out of HS and then I went to work there two years later and I worked along side of her till Dec of 1999 before the birth of her first child. So, to have her move eight hours from me when she has never been more than ten minutes has been a hard thing to learn also. God is faithful and gave me James 1:2-4 and then Romans 8:28 on the heels of that, so I am claiming them for this season of helping my son raise his sons. The element of divorce and the circumstances around why they ever married is another factor in all of this....guess I am just super slow to learn. But I am learning. Thank you for your prayers. Know I will be praying for you.
DeleteThank you for your prayers and for sharing. We are being transformed into new people because of the challenges God has given us. Life is about changes, how comforting to know God is unchanging. His love is tough love many times. However, I believe it is the perfect model of love. His love for us is the greatest example of how we should love. You have such an honest heart, and it is such a blessing to read how God is at work in your life.
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ReplyDeleteIn today's reading we see people who knew Jesus was the only answer for their loved ones; demons who knew they were in the presence of the Messiah. Jesus was transfigured. 5000 were fed.Miraculous circumstances witnessed by various disciples and then an argument about who was the greatest. How like them I can be. On the mountain top one moment and in the valley the next due to pride, apathy or anything else you can think of.
ReplyDeleteBut Jesus said to him, “No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”
I pray I am fit for the kingdom of God.
The Transfiguration
ReplyDeletePeter never forgot what he witnessed. "It is good that we are here, Lord.Let's build 3 temples for you, Jesus, Moses, and Elijah." But God said no. "This is My Son. Listen to Him." The Law (Moses) and the Prophets (Elijah) give way to the One, the fulfillment of all the law and prophets, the Living Way, the Son of God.
Peter later proclaimed, "For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased,” we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain." 2 Peter 1:16-18
Behold the Living God in all His Glory. Be eyewitnesses to His majesty. Be still and know that He is God.
Jan, your story is unbelievable. Heart wrenching to me. I weep as I read your lines. I am so sorry. I just don't understand it. You give so much to us all. You are so humble. You are so desirous of God and His Kingdom. You are just beautiful to me. And you bring much beauty to this world. Psalm 50:2. Perfect in Beauty is the God Who pours out of you. You're not perfect, He is. Cannot tell you how many times your story comes to mind . . . and I pray with "no words" sometimes. Like right now. Romans 8:26. God bless you, dear one! Hold Fast to Him!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bev, you have had so many trials, yet you keep uplifting and inspiring us all. What an honor to know you and love you.
DeleteMary Lou, I love you so much . . . and I still have never laid eyes on you. How can that be? Love your humble trusting heart. You're a good girl, sweet one. Love, Bev
ReplyDeleteAbba, so delighted to hear your words again. Always.
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