Tag: Bless

The Golden Years

Luke 2:36-38

After the just and devout Simeon was finally pleased after seeing the child sent by God, to save the world, another interesting character was noted in Scripture, as one who long awaited to see the manifested Savior. Anna, the prophetess, was very old, yet thought it necessary to devote her life to service in the temple, after losing her husband following seven years of faithful marriage. While many women would probably have remarried, and chosen to live the family life, Anna decided that her life would be more fulfilled, serving God night and day in the temple.

Moments after Simeon had blessed Joseph and Mary, Anna came in unto the Christ child, gave thanks to the Lord, then “spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem” (vs. 38b).

The birth of Jesus was indeed a great deal, but being able to witness the child was a moment few would ever forget. Like Simeon and Anna, we too should serve the Lord all the days of our lives. Simeon was obedient to God despite not knowing when the Holy Spirit’s words would be fulfilled, and Anna dedicated her life to service for God, even after losing her husband. Will you stay true to God, even when things in your life don’t turn out well? Or, will you give up serving God, the moment you face a hardship in life?

Commit your works unto the Lord, and allow His Spirit to guide you, even into your latter years. Be steadfast in the Lord, and tell of His goodness to all who seek salvation.

Keep your chin up… it’s easier to see Heaven that way,

Ell

No god Like Our God

Psalm 86:1-13

Who can do what God does? Can a doctor truly understand, and explain the code of human DNA? While they may see an in-depth analysis of cell function, no one can truly understand how cells do, what they do. Can a bird sing, except God grace him with the necessary parts to do so? Birds were uniquely formed to inhabit the heavens, and show forth God’s unmatched intellect. Do you believe in gravity? I do, but can you honestly say, you understand it fully? Can you contain it in a jar, analyze it, or paint it purple? Although we know the purpose of gravity, and what it does, no one can fully make sense of it. What is light, except the illumination of dark spaces? We see the light, but how does it exist? What substance is it composed of?

God is amazing, and the things He does are sometimes beyond human comprehension. I tried once to contain God in my finite brain, then had a headache for a few hours after. God has the power to speak things into existence, heal sick bodies, raise men from the dead, inhabit praise from those who love Him, and bless men so, until curses are unable to penetrate their lives. As I write, I have millions of thoughts running through my mind, concerning how good God is, and how He does so much for everyone! I don’t understand all the ways of God, but I’ve learned how to keep His attention, from studying the Bible.

King David left great examples of how to stay in union with God, until He creates opportunities, just so He can bless. David understood that one must first cleanse the evil from their hearts, before even attempting to ask anything from the Father. A pure heart, coupled with a consistent holy lifestyle, will always keep you in a position where God CANNOT refuse to grant your prayer requests. The almighty, all-knowing, all-wise God, looks down on the earth, and desires to perform some amazing things in the lives of the people, but many don’t believe in Him, nor in His Word, so they willingly forfeit themselves from receiving blessings that can only come from God. While men find temporary satisfaction from pleasures in the world, only God can give things that offer lasting joy, and satisfaction.

Who can do what God does? No one. Think on that for a moment, and consider adjusting your life to where it always has God’s attention.

Keep your chin up… it’s easier to see Heaven that way,

Ell