December 26, 2019

December 26

Running with Jesus 2015

Acts 28:8 "It happened that the father of Publius lay sick of fever and dysentery. Paul entered in to him, prayed, and laying his hands on him, healed him."

                 Paul was experiencing revival on this island. God was using him in mighty ways. After surviving the snake bite, Paul prays for the father of the man who had been taking care of them on the island and he was healed and it goes on to say many others came. Paul prayed for them and they were healed. 

                Remember Paul's situation? Arrested in chains and headed for a trial, he did not let it affect his spiritual walk with God! To live our lives above our circumstance is learning to live in the abundant realm! Jesus said He came to give us abundant life. I am reminded of this verse 1 Corinthians 2:9 "But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him."

                God has a special plan mapped out for us. It will take us to places we never dreamed! Dr. Luke our writer never knew He was being used by God to write portions of the Bible, neither did many of the personal disciples, many were just ordinary fishermen! Paul had no idea he would be used to grow and mature so many Christians. His life is a living witness surrounding and cheering us on our own personal journey with God! Paul's worst days in life are some of his most fruitful days! God honors faithfulness and dedication. 

                Don't let your present circumstance get you down or stop you! Be patient, trust in the Lord, and walk through doors of opportunity! God isn't through with you yet just giving you more witnessing material!

Father we don't know all the plans You have for us but we have You, the Plan Maker, and we trust in You and not our present place or position! Help us let You use everything and every position as an opportunity to make us a better witness! We know You have plans for us, we could never imagine! 

God provides don't miss out in the morning join me!

Judy Hollaway

Originally Penned 2015