Today's Blog, March 27, 2013

To hear us Christians talk, you would think that our happiness is based on the actions of other people, whether neighbors, relatives or friends. We often talk about impossible circumstances and events as though we were

spectators, or powerless participants, at the whim and choices of every one but our LORD who has given us some spectacular promises. Our Bible study material has been warning us about pulling verses out of their context, a warning that is very appropriate for many in our world today… but please know that the promise of Scripture is for us "Bible Verse Memorizers" too. Tonight's verses would make it into my "top 100 list" of much needed reinforcement. 

Luke 1:37 shows us why Jesus grew up to become an amazing man … an angel said of HIM and HIS miraculous birth, "For nothing will be impossible with God.”  We have Luke 1:38 to show us how to respond to GOD in a way that will insure that we receive HIS blessing… "And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” Believing in the impossible will only change our future if we also allow our faith to change our actions, like Mary did. This week, in preparing for the Resurrection, remember great ladies of faith like Mary, HIS mom. Don't just remember her, copy Mary and her response when you are tested, "I am the servant  of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” 

What are some other verses to remember when tested, or when in doubt, or when you just get tired of the silliness of all that we go through each day? 

How about Ephesians 3:20 "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us…" 

How about 2 Corinthians 9:8, "And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work."  

How about Philippians 4:19, "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." 

How about… oh, you get it don't you? WE could go on and on with verses of hope and positive JOY, that is what this month is about, and that is what we are to be doing for each other! When we feel ourselves being surrounded by too much gloom and doom, especially from those of us who ought to be looking up and praising GOD for all that HE has done, remember these "Gold Nugget" verses. They definitely need to be understood in their context, but they are powerful enough to save us from giving in to the dark spirit of the age in which we live! GOD bless you tonight! big marv