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Joy To The World

It’s Christmas Carol season! I so enjoy hearing them on the radio stations and being sung at our church during the month of December. In fact, just yesterday, as we were singing “Joy to the World” I had a sweet moment with the Lord. 

You see, I was never raised in church or ever really heard of Jesus. I was, however, in the school choir as a young girl living in Wales. One Christmas, we were tasked with learning and singing several carols. Loving music and singing as I do, I wholeheartedly completed my assignment. 

I remember reading the words in the songs about Jesus’ humble entrance into this world, not fully understanding those lyrics but feeling love nevertheless. It was the first time I had ever heard the word of God. I fully believe that as I memorized and sang those words, I was planting spiritual seeds in my future. 

That’s when the Lord showed me that He had been seeking me my whole life, in little ways here and there. Like the song, Reckless Love reminds us, “There’s no shadow You won’t light up, mountain You won’t climb up, coming after me. There’s no wall You won’t kick down, lie You won’t tear down, coming after me!” 

Our God is so loving, and as our Shepherd He will leave the 99 to come find the one – us, you, me. Even when we don’t know Him or reject Him, He is relentless in His pursuit of us. After all, He is our Groom and we are His bride, so He comes after us as His love and delight. 

Now each year when I I sing Christmas carols, I will be remember how passionately and purposefully God pursued and rescued me. He truly is my joy in this world. 

How did God pursue you before you gave your heart to Him? If you haven’t yet surrendered to Him, what is holding you back? Jesus is strong and mighty, He’s not afraid to meet you where you are. Perhaps there is a carol deep in your heart too.

Hidden In Christ

I was awakened from a dream about an owl in a tree the other morning. As I lied awake recalling the dream, the Holy Spirit interpreted the dream. I was made aware of how many animals exist that are able to hide themselves within their natural environments. They are naturally able to do this because of the way they were created. You see, the Father created them to be able to blend in with their surroundings as a camouflage. In that way, they are able to abide and rest safely, protected from predators. What an amazing and creative God we serve!

However, with us, God had a different protection plan! Instead of humans having the ability to blend into their environments as the animals, we were actually created to find our protection by hiding in God Himself! He is our protection from the dangers of this world, and from the enemy.

In the Bible, we read that God is our hiding place and preserves us from trouble (Ps 32:7). He hides us in the shadow of His wings (Ps. 17:8). He hides us in the secret place (Ps. 27:5). God is a refuge for us (Ps. 61:3). We are hidden with Christ in God. (Col 3:3).

How wonderful, that our Father has created us to abide, rest and hide in Him alone. Won’t you spend a few minutes today hiding in God?

Steeping in the Spirit

I received another teapot vision during worship at church yesterday morning that I wanted to share. ☕️

We were all like teapots that were filled with hot water. As we steeped in the Holy Spirit, we became tastier and stronger. ?

The longer we steeped, the more flavor we had. We were then poured out into tea cups for others to drink. We were like soothing tea to the thirst of others. ?

I kept hearing the words “We are filled to be emptied again”. As we receive revelation and power from steeping in His presence, we are able to then go out and minister in His flavor, strength and power. ?

Pray with me: Oh Lord, I want to be so steeped in Your presence that I am poured out for You. ??

Closure & New Identity

I awoke this morning to the words CLOSURE and NEW IDENTITY.

For me, personally, that is a confirmation of my letting go of old endeavors and attitudes that were not helping me move forward. And it confirms a new beginning of ministry and writing.

What does it mean for you? Perhaps you are also supposed to bring an end to things in your life that you keep holding on to even though there is little grace to continue.

Maybe you are going from a disappointment to a reappointment and a new calling, a new anointing, or a new level in your walk.

Whatever it is, know that God is always moving, creating, and making a way when there seems to be no way. He is oftentimes closing one door and hoping you will go through another. ❤️