My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD:
my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.
Psalm 84:2 (KJV)
At sunrise as the world slowly comes awake, we see another way to rejoice in the LORD in the day He has made.
Another day to follow the LORD.
And, yet another day to embrace His promises and listen to His voice of love.
Jesus instructed us to “love one another” and to offer a gentle and kind approach to our brothers and sisters.
The woman who anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped His feet with her hair was a sinner. But as Jesus pointed out…her actions of love, and devotion, covered a multitude of sins. He told her she was forgiven of her sins and to sin no more. He gently taught/admonished those who questioned Him accepting the “woman of sin” into His presence. And, He told them, “this woman anointed me and cried tears of love as she kissed my feet. Yet not one of you greeted me or washed my feet…” Luke 7:36-50
Love. Love. Love. The four letter word has huge repercussions in our daily lives. The love of family, friends, neighbors and yes, even strangers. But, the love of God, our heavenly Abba Father’s love is unsurpassed and by means of definition indescribable.
It is a feeling that can’t be put into words. It’s a feeling of well-being spiritually. It’s a feeling of comfort and peace.
The world may bring troubles. But, God brings His infinite and consuming fire of warmth and peace…and love.
The world is chaotic.
The LORD is the author of peace.
His Spirit living/dwelling within us inherently guides us. His Spirit always bringing conviction to our daily decisions. Everything we do is a result of our faith.
When those who choose to be on social media write or post…what they do or write or share is in large part due to their faith and conviction.
Those who use laptops, tablets or smart phones all of their encounters and contacts are all embedded in their faith by choosing the narrow path of conviction.
When we step into a booth to cast a “vote” — our conviction and moral barometers set by our spirit from within will guide us. Ultimately all in which we undertake is a result of our faith.
The help comes from above.
The choice is ours.
We are His. We are His children. We are His creation.
Our souls…made with perfection by the Master of masters.
We are royalty…children of of the Royal King of kings.
Love. Love. Love. Maybe the Beatles knew what they were talking about all those years ago huh?
Love…it covers a multitude of sins.
Rejoice in this day the LORD has made.
Seek His face.
He promises to show you the treasures of your heart when you rejoice in the Him.
His voice. Can you hear Him?
His love. Can you feel it?
Listen…love Him…and truly begin to enjoy each and every second of your life on earth. And, smile, because when this life is over eternity with our Father is the beginning of forever.
Luke 7:36-50 (KJV)
36 And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat.
37 And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,
38 And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.
39 Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.
40 And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.
41 There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.
42 And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?
43 Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.
44 And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.
45 Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet.
46 My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.
47 Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.
48 And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.