Well, the Powerball has taken off to incredible heights. Everybody is looking for a chance to have ‘everything’ they need.
I think it was fitting that I saw this post on Instagram last night.
https://instagram.com/p/BAYJg8VuxIJ/
When you play, and win, do great things. If you don’t play or you don’t win, do great things with what you have. It will all come back to you in some form or fashion.
A long time ago Moses told the Isrealites something that I often think today’s followers of the Christ might should consider with more zeal. During the departure from Egypt he said this
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.””
Exodus 14:14 NIV
Wow! I mean how often do we feel it’s our obligation to fight for ourselves. This is a tough one to determine how to put into practice. Especially those raised in pull youself up bootstraps America.
This is something all of use should spend some time considering on this lovely Friday!
22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;[
his mercies never come to an end;
23 they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
24 “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,
“therefore, I will hope in him.” Lamentations 3:22-24
Today is Epiphany, or the end of the 12 days of Christmas.
Before Christmas moved to Dec. 25 during the Fourth Century, Epiphany included the celebration of the birth of Jesus. These days it primarily celebrates the visit of the magi to the baby Jesus, which is something to behold.
Our modern ‘knowledge’ concludes that maybe this visit happened when the baby was older, but who really knows! What we do know is that it happened. And that when it happened, it was awe-inspiring.
“When they saw the star, they were filled with joy! They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”
Matthew 2:10-11 NLT
That’s worth a little Winter celebration, don’t ya think?
Give away love like you're made of it.
— Bob Goff (@bobgoff) January 5, 2016
I don’t know. What else can I say about that!
When I saw that tweet last night, I knew I had to share it. It so simple, but yet it sums up how the Christ has asked his followers to live.
Give it away.
If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing right. James 2:8