It felt so good to be home. We were only away for four nights but driving almost thirteen hundred miles; going through the Ministry Assessment; and seeing Adam, Rachel, and Ayia had a lot of emotion packed into the trip. God is so good in protecting on roads with crazy drivers. He is so good in introducing us to lots of new friends. He is so good in the way He provided Mordecei a safe place to stay. He is so good in providing Pastor Brenda to do pulpit supply and neighbors to keep an eye on our home. Plain and simple. God is so good. This morning I am praising His Holy Name for all of the ways He took care of us over the long weekend. I am praising Him for loving us so greatly. He woke me to the song "Home" and made me realize this is only a glimpse of what it will be like when I am truly "Home" with Him. But I do know I will be joyful being there. I know there will no longer be the 'junk' of this world when I get there...woo hoo! Instead there will be peace, love, and joy. There will be harmony among the people that is not known on this earth. There will no longer be the ways of the enemy trying to trip us up. Woo hoo! Sometimes I get tired of fighting him but then I realize the only way to truly be "Home" is to never give up fighting. He fights hardest against the one who are living for the Lord. He doesn't need those he already has. That is why he fights so hard for those who walk with God. This morning there is a light shower coming down and yet the sun is shining. I'm sure there is a rainbow out there somewhere. I love that this is happening this morning. I believe it is God showing me there is hope in this day because I have His Hope in me. Even after sleeping almost eleven hours my body is still feeling pretty rough. But I have Hope so I know I will be ok for this day. I am so grateful for that! I am also grateful to know I am not alone today. He is with me, no matter what I do or where I go. Oh how I pray I will be a beacon of light for Him today. I pray He will be my words, actions, and attitude throughout this day so people will know He lives in me. My physical body is dragging but I am renewed in my spiritual body. I wish I had a day to bask over the memories of these last few days and ponder upon all that happened. But I will just have to take moments throughout the day to do that. No matter what, I know God will give me what I need exactly when I need it. For that, I am grateful!
As the words to "Home" are going through my mind, I think about what Brother Tim preached on this weekend about the optometrist using the machine to get our focus right. Paul taught in II Corinthians 3 of how a person is transformed through Christ. The veil that was upon those under the Law was taken off through Christ. Praise His Holy Name! When our focus is on Christ, we will realize what "Home" truly is. As we live on this earth with our focus on Him, we will be living toward our Heavenly Home with Him. Woo hoo!
Dear Jesus,
Thank You for Your love, mercy, and grace that enabled me to have these last few days. Thank You for loving me so greatly and protecting us over the many miles we drove. Thank You for going before me and providing physical strength for the day. Father, cleanse me so You can fill me to overflowing with more of You. Thank You for shining brightly through me today. Father, I pray there will be people to encourage Billie, Jaimie, and Connie today. I pray You will be an encouragement to Dale today. Thank You Jesus for being My Home. Amen.
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