At
the appointed time Jesus Christ was sent to earth. We are all
familiar with the Bible account of Jesus' birth. But did you know you
too were also also sent to earth, for such a time as this. It wasn't
not an accident nor the plan of your parents, it was designed by God.
“But
as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become the
children of God, even to those who believe in His name, who where
born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of
man, but of God.” (John 1:12-13)
Our
spirit were in Him from the beginning, and just like Adam we walked
and talked in the cool of the day with Him. Now it is our turn to
live out Christ's nature on earth, just as Jesus did 2000 years ago.
Our purpose is similar even though we didn't have a virgin birth. God
has a divine plan for each and everyone of His sons and daughters to
fulfill, even a “defining moment” as God calls it; where
history is enhanced or even altered. Whether our mission is big or
small or some where in between, our lives are important to God, and a
joy to our Heavenly Father. So maybe it a time for a reality check,
and ask yourself and then God, Why am I here? And see if you both
have the same answer.
We
still must be willing to denying our selves, take up our cross and
follow His Spirit to the death of our self-life and even to our
natural life, just as Jesus did in the Garden of Gethsemane and on
the cross at Calvary. Then we too will walk as Jesus walked and talk
as He did with resurrection power and life flowing through us,
allowing us to rule and reign with Christ Jesus, now and for all
eternity.
In
the book of Esther we see how she, the bride, was prepared to meet the king and
become his wife, so we too are being prepared “for such a time as
this.” Once we have accepted the edict of Yahweh's love we have
been commissioned to fulfill a role in the Kingdom of God, where
one or maybe thousands, even millions of lives are effected; that will bring
salvation and restoration to them and for many generations to come. When
we realize and understand that we have been birth just as Jesus was,
and given His authority, it certainly put things into a whole
different perspective on things. Also, a better understanding of what true
Sonship is all about.
”O God, may You be
exalted over my possessions. Nothing of earth's treasures shall seem
dear to me if You are glorified in my life. Be exalted over all my
friendships, for I am determined that You shall be above all, though
I must stand deserted and alone in the midst of the earth. Be exalted
above my comforts. Though it means the loss of bodily comforts and
the carrying of heavy crosses...Be exalted over my reputation...above
my ambitions, above my likes and dislikes, above my family, my health
and even my life itself. Amen” --A.W Tozer
A change is coming and as
we step forward into a year by faith. The Heavenly Father is and will be exalted. We will see many signs, wonders and
miracles we never expected. Plus, I'm going back to Washington to
restore my marriage and family with God's help, after being gone for two
and a half years. My desire is to see God's love work through me, even to
those I left back home. I believe, my work in Mexico is almost done
and it is time to leave. It has been a wonderful experience I will
never forget or regret. Making many new friends, including some that I could hardly
talk to, and still seeing God's love, grace and faithfulness work through
it all. I will miss them dearly and hopefully see many of them in
heaven, if not sooner. Next year will be even a greater adventure as
we anticipate the “Visitation of the Father.”
