“O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!” Romans 11:33 KJV
I stand in awe more today, than ever, at the power of God! His hand is never too short to reach the lost! No task for Him too great! His provision there for any need; small or great! His abundance of mercy unwavering even for a stiffnecked people like me!
I blinked and 2017 has come to an end!
I’ve never seen the days fly by so quickly! “And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days.” Mark 13:20 KJV
Never have I heard of such violence; across the map; no town left untouched! “And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and cast it into the sea, saying, Thus with violence shall that great city Babylon be thrown down, and shall be found no more at all.” Revelation 18:21 KJV
All the while, God is moving and changing hearts near and far!
Miracle after miracle; bringing together people from across the globe to spread The Truth.
I am amazed! I am overwhelmed!
What will The LORD do in 2018? I’m anticipating His goodness; His mercy; His faithfulness to those who deserve only His wrath!
He’s calling His out of Babylon!
“And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.” Revelation 18:4 KJV
He’s filling His banquet hall for the wedding feast, with the least; those who know they are lost; those who readily admit the need of a Savior!
“So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind. And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper.” Luke 14:21-24 KJV
He’s searching out a people who will not be satisfied unless they have all of Him! Hungry for more than the worldly church has offered! Thirsting for living water - not signs and wonders! A people not ashamed to be different or radical for His service! They come broken and His healing leaves them willing to be crushed for His sake! Just to be a vessel used, poured out for His work - for His Kingdom; sold out; spent; submitted; surrendered!
Obedience - to His Word! The word for the New Year! Conformed into a His image! Crucified with Christ!
“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 KJV
While others are making Resolutions, we are resolute in Him performing His way in us!
“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:” Philippians 1:6 KJV
The Day of Jesus Christ! Oh, brothers and sisters it’s coming! We must be about the Master’s work!
“Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.”
Matthew 9:37-38 KJV
Join me in prayer. Heavenly Father I offer myself for Your use this moment, this day, this week, this month, this year and the next! Use me as You desire, for that is my only desire! I choose to walk according to Your Word; in obedience holding back nothing! I choose to walk in forgiveness; I chose to walk in love, and when I miss it, I will walk in repentance! Drive out all darkness that inhabits my heart for my desire is for You to abide therein! Guide my steps throughout the upcoming year! May You get all of the glory! In Jesus’ name I pray! Amen!
Even so - MARANATHA!
From 12/31/17
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