Sat, 30 December 2006  The greatest announcement in the history of the world...prophesied in Isaiah 7:14, and then announced by the angel Gabriel in Luke 1:26-38 to Mary in a place called Nazareth, the news that she would bear a child, though still a virgin, and that this child would be the Messiah. Then the child, Jesus, was born as related in Luke 2:1-7 and finally, the announcement to the world in Luke 2:8-20.....the angel announced to lowly shepherds in the fields the birth of Jesus...the Messiah, Christ the Lord. Though told that she, a virgin, would bear a child....Mary TRUST in God, ACCEPTS His grace and favor, BELIEVES and has FAITH. God so very often uses what we consider the "insignificant", insignificant places,insignificant people, to do such highly significant things......to fulfill His will....to change the world. The great truth is....nothing is impossible with God! Comments[0] |
Wed, 6 December 2006  "What defines your life, obligations or opportunities?" Think about this question awhile............is your life defined by obligations, things you have to do because you have no choice, or by opportunities? Did you know that Webster defines "opportunities" as "a favorable juncture of circumstances......... a good chance for progress "When we live through the "lens" of obligations.........we do just what is required ............we focus on all the energy we expend and the time that we spend to get there. When we live through the "lens" of opportunity, we act with strength, joy and determination, because opportunities are fulfilling by the vary nature of the definition. I would note here that as I study the life of our Lord and Savior, Jesus lived a life of opportunity, not obligation. Additionally, "If we were to focus on God instead of ourselves, what would it look like?" I believe that we can gain insight into both these questions and their answers in the story of Jesus feeding the 5000 found in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 9, verses 10-17. Comments[0] |
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