Today's post is part 2 of a four-part series helping us to see the connection of the manger to our life today. (Post 1~The Prophecy Provides)
I love that in God's sovereign and perfect plan for mankind, through the birth of His only Son, provided what we would need to fulfill the promise of Peter's words, "His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness." (2 Peter 1:3)
The first way we can connect the manger to our life today is by allowing God to fulfill His plan in us and agreeing with His wisdom and guidance in our lives. Before Jesus died and ascended into heaven to take His seat beside the Father He said these words. " But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything you I have said to you." (John 14:22)
I like to call Him my Blessed Reminder. He, through His wisdom teaches me, then through His grace reminds of things when I need them most. Now, girls, it is rare day that I don't need some reminding, how about you? Many days I need the pointer finger of His righteous right hand waving in my face. He loves me enough to teach me and enough to remind me. What a Savior?
What is a counselor? The definition as used in this Hebrew word is to advise, consult, give counsel, counsel, purpose, devise, plan, to consult together, exchange counsel, deliberate, counsel together. Don't overlook the last part of the definition: deliberate and counsel together. The Holy Trinity, The Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit, deliberate and counsel together on our behalf. What do you think of that? We have team working on our behalf to give us the best plan and counsel to help us in every situation life brings our way.
I can hardly stand this good news. Now, if only I will daily heed to the deliberated counsel that my team has planned for me. Oh, the patience to wait on the counsel and the wisdom to accept it.
Help me Lord! Can I get a witness?
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You got my witness girl! Oh what things God does reveal, when we have a heart and mind open to hear.
BTW, did you know . . .
That Bethlehem means "House of Bread"? I didn't until recently, but I found it neat. Why is that neat? Because Christ said "I am the bread of life." Christ was born in a town that means "house of bread," and he was laid in a manger (what animals eat from). Now tell me we don't have an AWESOME GOD!! He weaves those little touches in to so many things that we often just pass by.
Dear Lord give me eyes to see you! Ears to hear you, and a heart fully devoted to serving you!
Now, can I get a witness?
Love ya girl!
You got a witness! I love to unweave His tapestry to find these amazing secrets.
This is why I love blogging. You never know what you will learn. Thanks for sharing Joanie
Love you Girl
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Great Post and Great comment from Joanie. I have commented back and forth with her about our new reading project. She is a sweetie. So Wendy do you have any guidelines of anything for our new reading of the Bible with you? Are we going to comment or blog or anything? Just wondering?
Blessings,
Lynn
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