This life I have been given has not been an easy one. Judging from what we hear in church, see in the news, it probably hasn't been very easy for any of us. We look around and see pain and loss almost daily. We have just passed a traditional day where we collectively remember the blessings and the struggles. The struggles make the awareness of the blessings that much more profound; and I believe our appreciation of them much more significant and valuable.
I haven't been around my family for a few years now. I moved to Texas in 2003 with my job; I move to the Dallas area in 2008, in obedience to God, to be a part of The Potter's House Church (Ministry). The road that brought me here is very long, and wrought with struggles and oppositions to my destiny. I was reminded yesterday, on a blog of someone I do not know (someone who has graciously elected to follow my blog), just how 'precious' our time is. More to the point, I was reminded just how precious my time with God is. The road to my destiny, I mentioned earlier, has been paved with loss, sickness, disappointments, missed opportunities, hurts and pains I cannot describe; yet, God was never the source of any of these afflictions. Yes, we sometimes choose to ascribe the worst catastrophes, the most horrific events and most devastating challenges to God; we call them "evil acts" and "acts of nature". Interestingly, even the unbeliever knows that God's nature is suppose to be Good, and those who believe in 'evil', still give credit for 'evil' to God--the Good-Natured One. This is not a stump-speech (I learned that from the politicians)--just want to shed a little light. Why do we insist on blaming all that is wrong in the world, on God? Now realize this, God is a God of LOVE. He demonstrated that Love, by sending Christ to pay the highest price for the sins of mankind. In this act, Jesus became the payment (ransom) for the cost that sin incurs. So how is it that the God who GAVE, to PAY My Debt, is also considered the CAUSE of evil (the source of sin)? His nature is Love.
We remember, in this season, the cost of freedom (I hope). In this nation, we tend to confine the recall of our memory to past holidays; past relationships, national historical records of the founding of this country. Some of us, properly give Thanks to God, for all that the other memories incorporate. Now, I would ask that we not limit the gift of freedom to this nation, because this was the express reason that Christ had to die. The life and joy I feel today, for the one lone follower, who has counted me worthy to have access to her life and wisdom, is only a glimmer of the true Joy that Jesus gave me when He purchased my freedom and gave me a chain free liberation. I REJOICE IN HIS GIFT AND HIS LIFE!!! I see dancing right now in my spirit because, God is healing my physical body and He is restoring my soul (just as the prayer reminds us). He is making all things new again in my life, and my heart needs to say, THANK YOU, LORD!!!
Destiny Point: The price for my freedom came long before the age old ships from European shores, arrived on the banks of the New England coasts. That price was paid long before the price for a slave's head had been abolished by law and emancipation. A different kind of music is reflected in my expressions today; it is the MUSIC OF THE SOUL. The melodic phrases of the Spirit of God's life inside me (and you). The tones and spiritual voices that sing inaudible melodies which produce light and peace. Its been a very long time since I have been able to 'feel' this authentic joy and happiness. This moment, realized in the acceptance and validation of one person's expression of belief in God's gift and purpose for me. Remember His price; Remember your true freedom. Then Rejoice in the Joy of your Salvation; for He has made you Free, to live the best life possible. Sing and Rejoice because He has given you great spiritual blessings, in the heavenlies!!! Show Him how grateful you are.
