Dearest Beloved's
here I am to blog a little blurb - there is no way I can pack into this one blog post all that the Lord has been revealing to me or teaching me but as I have this little life breather here in Boone, NC I thought to myself I shall update you slightly on the truth that God has so graciously made real to me most recently and how He has captivated my heart and mind and soul with His love and goodness.
I have been reading through the Gospel of Luke and as I got to chapters 16 & 17 this week I have simply been unable to get out of them. It as if God has sunk me deep into his generosity and grace and has daily revealed to me more and more about these scriptures - specifically the one that states in 17:20-21 that His Kingdom dwells in us. Yes as born again believers we know that in Jesus Christ and through His blood on the cross we are made COMPLETELY NEW and are actually new beings - but how often do we wake up and truly reflect on the truth that it isnt just our human-ness that dwells in us anymore it is the living, breathing, holy Spirit of God that lives in you and me. He has given us His Son Jesus Christ and His Son Jesus Christ gave us the Holy Spirit as the counselor and power house of faith to live in us and actively live on the earth as His ambassador. So WYLD! I am so greatful that every day this week God has shown me a little but BIG glimpse of His kingdom in me and in those around me. The words of encouragement from a friend, the sweet song of hymns and praise that I witness my brothers and sisters utter, the food that is graciously given to those who are in need through the churches and ministries we have here in Boone, NC the kind gifts of hugs, clothes, cards and so many more things I can't even list them all. It has been incredible to catch a glimpse of the King in each and every person I've meet or spent time with this week.
God made us each in His image - it is true that no matter what, whether the people around us know WHO's they are and WHOM they are in Christ they are still the beloved in God's eyes and how different would our days and our interactions with people be if we just simply remembered that the Kingdom of God is in us and we are to see EVERYONE as our brother and sister. They are God's and they are the closest thing we have to that which tangibly bears HIS glorious image. Not the sunset, sunrise, the mountains, the flowers or the trees - they cry out of his majesty and authorship but it is in each human being that was made in Christ's image that we are to see the depth of our Father's heart revealed.
Look at your neighbor differently today - this week. Let us pray that the Lord's will would be done on Earth as it is in Heaven - starting with looking at those around us with loving, intentional and gracious eyes - through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit that dwells within us.
34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’
37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’
40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
-Matthew 25:34-40
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