Tidings of Great Joy

My friend ... from our house to yours, let me extend the “tidings of great joy” message of the angel Gabriel that was given over 2,000 years ago. 

Everything you will ever need for your life is already in place, and that includes His unmerited favor.

Just as God prepared a place for baby Jesus in the little town of Bethlehem where the events of a Christ child would begin, your life also has the hand of God mapped out in every step you will ever take.

However, if you never spend time with the One who set things in order for you to receive the grace on your life for His favor, you will never experience the best He has ordained for you.  Now where is the joy in that?

Scriptures tell of a promised Messiah that would come to save and set people free.  A King who would rule and reign forever, reconciling the breach between God and man.

Their hope was for a King that would deliver them from all bondage – spiritually, physically and financially.

He would bring freedom that could give them true rest as they trusted on Him to deliver them from their fears and sin.  He would restore their joy as they place their trust in Him resting on and in His Word as Holy.  That day came, just as God said.

There Is Always Hope in the Promises of God

Throughout the Word of God we learn of many individuals who had hope in what God had promised.  In all of my biblical studies, there is only one recorded joyful response of the tidings given.  It was that of a young Jewish girl.  

She took the Word of God to a level like none other and dared to believe when there seemed to be no way.  I venture to say I have never heard a teenager say these words with full confidence that what was spoken of God would surely come to pass, and what ever way He wanted to do it would be fine with them.

The scriptues tell us of a young virgin girl named Mary who rested and had peace over what God had planned to happen through her.  In one moment Mary's earthly plans and life vision changed,  becoming more wonderfully filled with favor than she could have ever imagined.

"The messenger angel Gabriel came to her and said, You are honored very much. You are a favored woman.  The Lord is with you.  You are chosen from among many women.

When she saw the angel, she was troubled at his words.  She thought about what had been said.  The angel said to her, Mary do not be afraid. You have found favor with God.  See! You are to become a mother and have a Son. You are to give Him the name Jesus." (from Luke 1 :28-31)

Let us look at some key phrases of what she actually said when receiving this life changing news from various translations of the Bible in Luke 1:37-39.

"For with God, nothing is impossible." Miryam (Mary in Greek - I explain this in my book "Christmas Favor") said, "I am the servant of Adonai (Jehovah God); may it happen to me as you have said." Then the angel Gabrial left her.  - Complete Jewish Bible

"Nothing is impossible for God!" Mary said, "I am the Lord's servant! Let it happen as you have said..." - Contemporary English Version

"Then Mary said, "Behold the maidservant of the Lord!  Let it be to me according to your word...." - New King James Version

"Then Mary said, "I am willing to be used of the Lord.  Let it happen to me as you have said..." - New Life Version

Mary responded, "I am the Lord's servant.  May everything you have said about me come true..." - New Living Translation

What Happens When Faith takes Action?

What can we take away from this short passage? Mary believed in the impossible because God said it would happen.  She was willing and happy to be used by God in what ever way He wanted.  

Faith in action caused favor to be manifested in Mary's life. What action?  In two words Mary ... believed and submitted!  Favor came to this servant of God because she first of all believed God (His Word).  Second - Mary was willing to obey the instructions by submitting to the plan of God in His way of making favor happen.  

Instead of questioning the impossible and the position it would put her in, Mary was excited with great joy and said, "Let it be ... let it happen and come true just as God planned!"

No doubt entered Mary's thinking of what God could do.  She received the plan by faith and because she said yes to God, He showed her extra ordinary favor.

"... you (Mary) have found (been chosen and given) great favor from God." (from Luke 1:26-38)

Immediately Mary sang praises and worshipped God after hearing what He wanted to do through her, despite what others would say or might do.  From the very beginning she was in on the plan and was willing to see it through no matter what.  Mary allowed God to do something miraculous in her life.  He wants to do the same in you.

"Tidings of great joy" and supernatural favor are waiting for you.  God’s plan for something good was ordained from before you were born; only He can reveal to you what that is so that favor can be released at the right time. 

There isn’t anything more God has to do for your miracle to be birthed; if you would only believe Him and submit to His plan like Mary did.  He is waiting on you to joyfully say, 

“Let it be done unto me; I am willing ... may everything You have said about me come true!"

Until next time, favored blessings!

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This Day

 “This” Day ...

as Every Day

 is a Gift 

There are those times when even though I feel things were not accomplished or have not gone as planned, I enjoy every “this” day God graciously gives. 

Besides the daily grind of any kind of work, attending parties, events and activities are great things to look forward to giving us some sort of break from it all.  However, taking time to enjoy today, this day you are living in presently, can bring a whole lot more happiness into a rather routine life.   

Somewhere right smack in the middle of things that are going on in your day, enjoy the moment(s) and learn to be thankful.  Rejoice in the simplicity of the “little” things that God allows along the journey.  

It took me a long time to appreciate those little moments, until something special happened at a time I least expected.  I remember years ago when we were moving, and everything was quite hectic.  

We had a kitten at the time and for her own protection she was in one of the rooms with the door closed.  The room was already empty with a few toys, and all of her essentials so she could run around, play or do whatever her little heart desired.  Placing her in that room allowed us to go in and out of the front door without her escaping.

As I finished packing up the kitchen and walked passed that closed door I felt so bad that she was in there alone.  "She is safe, it is okay."  This was the phrase I played over and over in my mind trying not to feel guilty and reminding myself that we had a timeline for moving.

Suddenly, in the midst of it all I heard the Lord speak to my spirit, "I'd take time to play with her."  I can look back with no regrets in listening to the prompting of the Holy Spirit.

We were blessed to have her with us for twelve more years and I am so glad to have taken the time on that day to play with her.  It is one of my most precious "this day" moments I have ever had, and to this day I make sure to bask in the "this day" gifts God puts before me without guilt or regret!  

Enjoy Life on "This" Day

God has given us the power to enjoy life if we choose, the problem is that we often choose the not so important moments of each day to focus on and totally miss out of the special times during the day.

Oh how quickly we forget ... When we wake every morning, blessings, mercy and favor are already waiting for us.  They were prepared in advance by God so we would be blessed in the midst of all else that may happen.  

"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness."

Lamentations 3:22-23

In the original Hebrew writing, the word mercy is actually "checed" which means favor, loyalty, lovingkindness, steadfast love, faithfulness and goodness.  That one word says a lot! 

In the Divine plan of God He established that we should wake with these new blessings for a fresh new start to each day.  Knowing that we have Daily Favor should continually renew our hope, causing us to enjoy every single day we have breath to live!

Thoughout our lifetime we will have labored in much work to achieve certain goals set for ourself and/or our family.  In doing so we expect compensation for all our labor, but often fail to recognize the rewards that God drops along our path that have nothing to do with finances.

Be glad when you earn a living and take time to rest from that work, giving God the glory for the blessings it may bring.  If you are currently without a job or retired, praise the Lord that mercy will come again the next day filled with new blessings yet to unfold.

“As for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, and given him power to eat of it, to receive his heritage and rejoice in his labor – this is the gift of God.” (Ecclesiastes 5:19 NKJV) 

Meanwhile, take advantage of "now" time; the current moment and what is happening right before your eyes. There are "favored" moments about to take place - do not miss them! 

People are watching how you live life and respond to situations.  Decide to enjoy your favored life full of mercy (today, on this day as well as the rest) and make a difference for the Kingdom. 

"This is the day (not tomorrow, not yesterday, but today) that the LORD has made.  I will (you decide, not maybe I will, but I surely will) rejoice and choose to be glad in it."  (Psalm 118:24 emphasis mine)

Today is the only time you will have to enjoy “this” day, so why not make the most of it?  Do not wait until something happens before you appreciate the *vapor time you have here on earth.  Be sure that with every encounter you leave with something positive as you journey with Jesus.  (*James 4:14) 

Rejoice, be glad … this day God chose to give you “life” favor.  Learn to enjoy the favor of God in blessings and mercy on "This Day" and daily.

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Until next time, life itself is God's favor! 

“I came to give life abundant with favor .”

Jesus Christ 

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Dealing with Life's Distractions: Part 2

Dealing with Life's Distractions: Part 2

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Distraction #1 - The County Fair Fix: I ASKED God for help! 

Being an instructor, there is one thing I always encourage my students to do ... ASK me if you need help in anything!  Just ask!

The Bible tells us in James 4:2-3 that, "You have not because you ask not ... you ask amiss."  Could it be that many of our situations could easily be taken care of if we merely asked God for His help?

Throughout my years as a believer in Christ Jesus I have learned that the only fix for lack of wisdom or direction in a situation when you do not know what to do, is to ask God for it.

Looking back, I see how my wanting to enter the fair, this year in particular, was not exactly "fair" when it came to placing blame on why I did not get things done or how all my efforts were in vain due to the storms.

Do you remember the scriptures I left you with at the end of the last teaching found in Galatians 6?  Let me give a little reminder ...

Scripture teaches that we are not to grow weary in doing good, because at the proper time of God, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up on doing what is right in God's eyes.  Sometimes we do not see things the way He does and that often turns into distractions or what we think may be a distraction.

Focus on the underlined words and see if you do not gain insight to what God is saying in how we go about handling life, people and vision.

"Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves. Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, for each one should carry their own load.

Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked.  A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please God the Spirit, from the Spirit God will reap eternal life.  

Let us not become weary in doing good for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.  Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers." (from Galatians 6 NIV)

With understanding what had been stealing or consuming the precious time I had scheduled for my dreams becoming a reality, what did I do to get back on track to my vision and goals?  

Going about the plans for the competition was "normal" for my goal setting and in that I was not off track.  However, I did not consider how the weather events would change things and my pride was what kept me going, not God's plan.  Wanting to enter the fair again was not wrong, but the reasoning behind winning to gain the ultimate prize was prideful which canceled out my compassion.  Even winning is not wrong, but when winning is about everything else, it is wrong and God will not take part in it.  Lesson learned.

In the end I felt that maybe the land and garden needed a rest after all so we could focus on the storm clean-up (the physical vision - literally).  It was hard to accept, because my goals were set high after winning championships and qualifying for the "States" in three categories last summer, which was a goal that had taken me all these years to achieve.

This was supposed to be a record breaking (self-set goal mind you) year for me ... but apparently not something God had ordained for this season.  My desire to win was not against God, but not realizing the way I was going about it when other things were taking place was the issue.

What else had interfered with the vision in my heart for this year?  Time for a visit back to the vision board to see where else I may have missed a target and what needed to be done to get myself back on course.

Distraction #2 - Weekly Lawn Care Fix: ASK Others!

I asked God for direction and then I asked others for help concerning all the lawn yard work.  Truthfully, no one can do it all, and God does not expect us to either.  He wants us to be a blessing and sometimes that results in others showing "favor" to us in return.  

Not long after the second storm uprooted two trees, my husband and I tried  to clear out as much debris as we could reach or pick up so we could walk about in the yard safely.  Without thinking twice, I picked up branches, brush, garbage, trash - you name it, if it blew in the yard or came down from the trees, I picked it up and carried it out to the curb.  There was only one problem with what I did.

Not thinking how the storm blew stuff in our yard, I forgot to put on gloves or change my clothing.  Instead, I got to work to get as much out for the trash collection the next morning and did not go back in the house to put on slacks or a long-sleeved jacket, nor go get my work gloves.

Why in the world did I neglect to do that?  I never work in the yard without covering my skin. I let the size of the mess distract me and disregarded my usual practices in "Basic 101 Yardwork"!

Two days later I was covered with some type of poison, which now made it impossible for me to wear much clothing.  Doing any more yard work or fair arrangements was out of the question.

What I had also forgotten is that last summer we hired men to clean out a section of the yard that had poison ivy in it.  We had not contacted them to come back this year due to the storms, but intended to do so later when the downed trees were removed so they would not be in any danger while working in the yard. I forgot about the poison ivy and that it can be spread through the air by flying debris.  It never crossed my mind.

In figuring out the yard situation, these men were going to do that part of the yard, but the rest still needed attention and care.  My prayer for help was heard and God's favor set the rest in motion.

While my husband was putting out the trash that day a neighbor came over and made this statement to him, "I would like to mow your front yard all this summer if that is alright with you."  What?!  She did not know what I prayed!  My husband did not know what I prayed ... only God did!

Okay, now the front is taken care of (thank You Lord), what about outside the back gate?  While hubby was mowing, I could see how difficult it was for him to push the mower because the grass had gotten too high, and at that time I could not do it due to the poison ivy condition.

I happened to look across the back ally and saw another neighbor on a riding mower.  The Holy Spirit reminded me of the verse ... "You have not because you ask not ... go ask her to do this section.  It will take her only a few minutes to do it."

Walking over to hubby I told him what the Lord said for me to do (in my spirit). So, like any good wife would do, I told him to go. Like a good husband, he did.

A few minutes later the back area was mowed.  The only section  left to mow was inside the gates, and that was where the trees from the storm were, so that would come later.

The following week when we mowed a small section around the fallen tree area that stretched out to where we fed the birds and walked to the shed, we noticed something.  Outside the back gate had been mowed.  The woman on the riding mower came back and did it again without us asking!

By now I was wondering what was happening ... Lord, women were mowing, not men!  Why?  For some time I had been taking on the tasks of my husband and they noticed without me saying anything.  They were watching both of us and our Christian-walk.  God was rewarding us openly for what we were doing privately (so I thought).  Never under estimate the power of prayer and that the Lord does care about every detail of your life, especially in difficult times.  He will provide what we need if we only ask.

Wait! It gets better ... we grew in more favor!

After the storm took down the trees, we called the electric and internet companies inquiring if they would come trim the branches that were near their lines.  The internet company responded, "Do you still have service, if so, we will not come."  That surprised us, so we did not know what to expect from the electric company.

They agreed to come see if there was any danger in the positioning of the trees regarding their lines. Once again, we were surprised,  but this time in what actually happened.  Frankly I do not know why I was surprised, especially since I prayed and asked the Lord for help.  God was faithful in answering prayer; He always is, but does not always do things the way we expect!

According to their regulations (the electric company's) anything "in" the yard is not their responsibility, and if they do anything there will be a charge on the next bill for services rendered.  However, this gentleman offered to cut the branches close to the lines so that when the trees were removed, they will not knock out the power.  

He took care of it that very moment and by the time I got outside he had already gone.  Problem taken care of immediately without charge!  Thank You Jesus!

The next person to contact was a tree service to come give us an estimate on the removal of the trees. They did and we did not!  With a price around $1,000 or more we told him we would have to get back to his company.  Again, I went to the Lord for guidance and trusted in His plan on how to get this tree situation out of the yard.

A neighbor across the street recently moved in when we saw him doing yardwork in his new place.  We went over and introduced ourselves.  The house next to him had been demolished by the city a few days before and he was cleaning out the areas between the two properties.

Somehow a conversation about trees started and we explained how there had been two major tornadic storms recently and that was why there was so much debris everywhere.  That is when we mentioned the downed trees in our backyard and that we were cleaning up debris (like he was) as well.  We never said anything else about it.

We were about to leave when he looked at us with a smile and said, "I have a chainsaw and could help with the removal of the trees if you can wait a few weeks until I get back."  He was still in the moving process of bringing his things from another state and did not have the chainsaw at the time.

I answered, "If you can remove those trees safely, we'll give you our new firepit that has only been used once."  "Deal" he said.  Our new neighbors - that women who asked to mow our front lawn ... wanted a firepit for their new backyard!  It was on her desired "vision" or wish list for the property.

How amazing is that?  They did not know about the trees and we did not know she wanted a firepit before that day, but God knows everything and how to bring the right people into your life to fulfil His plans for good things to happen.

When we finished our conversation, the gentleman said he would do the weed whacking as well after she mowed. Unbelievable? Not at all; it is God's favor and timing to help me get back on track with the goals and vision He has for my life (and hubby's), which He put in my heart.

See you next time for the third part of this series with the solution to "Distraction #3 - Errands and Scheduling Fix.  

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Until next time, Favored Blessings

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Calling A Spade A Spade

Have you been to church this week for worship or "acts of service" in some manner?  Perhaps you've done outstanding works for God through volunteering, giving or charitable deeds.  I'm sure we can all add up our good works and even blew our own horn a few times.  Shall I start my list?  Of course not, that would be boasting and we know what God thinks about that, right? 

Sadly, I'm sorry to admit, I've sometimes forgotten about His thoughts on the matter and most of the time it's usually right in the middle of my prideful act.  Jesus spoke about this in Matthew 6:2 where He discusses how even good deeds can be done for the wrong reasons, turning the act into nothing but rubbish and simply for show or the "apprearance" of being religious.

"So whenever you give to the poor and do acts of kindness, do not blow a trumpet before you (to advertise what you did), as the hypocrites do (like actors acting our a role) in the synagogues (or churches) and in the streets, so that they may be honored and recognized and praised by men, I assure you and most solemnly say to you, they (already) have their full reward." (from Matthew 6:2 AMP emphasis mine)

I remember a certain conversation from the film Flywheel.  It took place as they were leaving the church parking lot when the wife asked her husband if they could go to the evening service as well.  

"I wanna come back tonight for the evening service."

His response: "I'm not coming back tonight.  I've got things to do at the (car) lot."

"On a Sunday, Jay?

He dug himself deeper: "I've already tithed my time to church this week."

Really?  I've got things to do ... already tithed my time."  Ouch!

Sometimes we think we’re honoring God by doing things we deem as “religious” to make people think we are godly, but trust me when I say, God knows our actions are only a front and aren’t from the heart.

To Jesus everything we do, even our worship, is in vain if we don’t really believe.  In Matthew chapter 15 after the Lord finished speaking to the people, the disciples sensed His message didn’t go over big with the crowd.  Speaking to Jesus they said, “Do You realize that what you said really offended the Pharisees?”  (vs.12) 

Of course the Master knew that figuratively calling a spade a spade would upset people, because no one wants to be referred to as a hypocrite.  He was honest in telling it like it was and didn't hold back on being direct with His opinion, when they boldy declared their giving practices along with other so called religious activites.

Jesus said that anyone who isn’t truly His disciple/follower will be revealed and plucked out (pulled) by the roots.  In other words, they are rotten like the tooth that decayed and had to be pulled out root and all.  It was worthless, no good and needed to go. 

God is looking for people to do the right thing, for the right reason, with a humble heart that isn't willing to take His glory.  Sometimes that's a bit hard to do, when deep down we really want that praise.

Is there anything you are trying to keep secret that you know is sin?  In the end it will be rooted up and Christ will reveal whether or not there is hypocrisy found.

Surely, no one (including me) wants to think of themselves as having anything rotten in them.  Maybe a little dirt or a few dust bunnies in our spiritual closet, but certainly nothing that is "sin", or wrong? 

Would you take a few moments to read my full teaching article on identifying and rooting out hypocrisy in our life and heart?  I think you'll find it most helpful.  You can find it by clicking here to read "Getting to the Root".

                                                                                    Until next time,  favored blessings!

For further help on this subject check out our resources for this lesson entitled:

Flywheel (Director's Cut) DVD and Living without Hypocrisy, a CD series by Chip Ingram

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Giving Light to the Least of These

These past few weeks have been quite exhausting dragging out decorations from all sorts of places that I never thought they would be.  Putting up festive lights, creating fun budget friendly displays, sprucing up the house and scheduling in all the things we want to see or do this Christmas season were added to the daily list of "musts" that already packed our days.  You would think I would know better and not fall into the same old trap year after year.

No matter how organized I am or much I want to cut back, it seems other things creep into the "main event" leaving little time for the spiritual life I want to live or reflect.  Do you find that to be true in your world as well? 

I am well aware of how getting ready for the holidays can cause a person's temper to ignite from all the activities, and no one wants to be around when that happens.  There is a good remedy for preventing seasonal stress, overload or burn-out, and that is keeping a flame burning bright for the Savior ... the real reason for the Christmas celebration.

Our Heavenly Father is ready to put His favor on us so that we don't end up "burning the holiday candle" on both ends so to speak, but we have to put our focus back on God and others before He can.

Whatever plans we make, the Light of God needs to be burning so bright from us, that our testimony does not get ripped apart with all the gift wrapping when things get a little out of control!  That will take Holy Spirit focused living and God's Daily Favor in order to be achieved!

Lesson Learned

Several years ago, I learned a valuable lesson on real seasonal 'burn-out", when God turned a bad decision to shop on a holiday into something quite wonderful.  He also knew that the information I gained from my brief encounter with "Scott" would serve me well when a situation I was confronted with in 2021 became a reality in my own neighborhood.

Thankfully, the "least of these" lesson recorded in Matthew 25:40 was engrafted into my heart.  Being led by the Holy Spirit, I responded without hesitation and did not miss what I had in the past.

This holiday season prayerfully seek the Lord as to what you can do for others in your community as well as your loved ones.  Read more about my encounter with Scott and what you can do to reflect the Season of Light, which is Christmas, in my teaching "Start A Soul Fire." 

"... and the King will answer and say to them, Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brothers and sisters, you did it unto Me."  (from Matthew 25: 31-44 NLT)  Read what the people did that caused them to be blessed (shown favor) by God.

Until next time, favor giving to those in need. 

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