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What would YOU do to see the promise of god?

December 22, 2010 by Joey Hughes Leave a Comment

I love to read the story of Jesus’ birth. There are so many things in that story that just speak to me.

I was reading this morning and this jumped out at me.

When the angels came to make the announcement to the shepherds, they were doing their normal thing. They were living in the fields, watching the sheep. Look at what happened after they received the news of what was taking place:

Luke 1:15 So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.”

They left what was their normal daily routine and went after the promise that had been told to them. Pretty radical, huh? I wonder what would happen in our lives if we would go after the things God has promised us.

The shepherds did not sit on the hillside with their hands folded and say “Ok, great. That’s so awesome. We’ll be right here waiting to see it.” They got up from where they were, left what they were doing, and, the next verse says: “they went with haste to see this thing that had been told to them.” They positioned themselves for what they had been promised.

Do you have a promise from God for your life? Is there some special miracle you’re believing for? Maybe there is a new job you’ve been asking God for, or maybe you’ve been praying for a son or daughter to be saved.

What are you doing to position yourself for what God has promised you? I dare say that if the shepherds on that hillside long ago had decided to stay where they were, we would never have heard about them and they certainly would have never seen the promise of the angels on that night.

What are you holding on to that is keeping you from seeing the promises of God in your life? Is it reputation, past failure, hurt or disappointment?

There’s an old saying that goes like this: “If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got.”

Father, help me today to be bold enough to get up from where I am, leave what is comfortable and familiar, and go with haste after what you have promised me. I turn away from anything that pulls my attention away from you and your plan for my life. I will pursue. I will seek. I will do whatever it takes to see your promise fulfilled in me. Thank you for choosing me for such a time as this.

Be Blessed Today!

Filed Under: Christianity 101, Discussions Tagged With: Better Life, Christmas thoughts, Hope

Where’s the Line to See Jesus?

December 20, 2010 by Joey Hughes Leave a Comment

One of my co-workers sent me this link this morning and I just had to share it with you. I’m not normally a big fan of country music, but this is a great song.

It’s called “Where’s the Line to See Jesus?” by Becky Kelley.

She tried to get this song recorded and no one in Nashville would touch it.

Wonder why?

Check it out and share you thoughts!

Filed Under: Just For Fun, Uncategorized Tagged With: Christian Music, Christmas thoughts

Sometimes You’ve Just Gotta Sing!

December 20, 2010 by Joey Hughes Leave a Comment

Imagine with me, if you will, the strangest or most exciting  news you could possibly receive… “You’ve won the lottery!” “You got the job!” “You’re getting a raise.” “We’re going to be parents!”

How about this…”Do not be afraid. You have found favor with God. The Holy Spirit will come upon you and His power will overshadow you. You will conceive a son and he will be called the Son of God.”

Ummm… Ok?

You’re not married. You have not been intimate with a man. You are engaged but… this is NOT going to look good to the locals. There will be questions. There will be curious looks. There will be gossip. There will be doubts.

What do you do? Well, in Mary’s case, you sing!

In Luke 1:46-48, Mary sings “My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; for behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed.”

Mary must have known how this was going to be perceived. She must have known that this was going to be a hard story for most people to swallow. She must have even known that for the man she had promised herself to for life, Joseph, this was going to really be a test. Still she sings… a song of faith… a song of gratitude… a song of trust that there is a plan that is much greater than the temporary hardships she faces.

What is God asking of you? What has He spoken to you that, in your mind, you cannot comprehend? What is your reaction? Do you fear the possible hardships and testing that it will take to attain the promise He has set before you? Do you complain that this will cause too much trouble? Or do you say as Mary did in verse 38 of Luke 1: “Let it be unto me according to your word.”

“Father, You are most faithful. I trust you with my life. Let it be unto me (TODAY) according to your word. Have your way in me today. I will sing of your faithfulness and goodness and I will tell of your favor toward me, you servant. Thank you for choosing this broken vessel to be used in the service of your kingdom.”

Where ever you find yourself today, know that God is looking on you with favor. He sees and he knows every trial, every hardship, every time you’ve cried and every time you’ve wondered if you could really make it. Sing your song to Him. Sing of His faithfulness to you.

Open your mouth and lift your voice… because sometimes you’ve just gotta sing!!!

Be blessed today.

Filed Under: Christianity 101, Worship 101 Tagged With: christianity, Christmas thoughts, Dreams, encouragement, Hope

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