March 9, 2020

March 9

Running with

Luke 10:21-22 In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.  All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him.

     Jesus human side of emotion is shown here when He said he was filled with joy. These unlearned fisherman, hated tax collector, disciples were growing in wisdom and knowledge of Christ our Lord. They left their jobs to follow Christ and were getting to enter into their new work running with Jesus. Jesus gave them power and authority and they came back filled with joy and amazement.

     I tell my people all the time your joy comes when you let God power you and begin the ministry He has for you. There is nothing more precious than being the midwife for Jesus holding your hands out when that spiritual baby is born. And there is that joy when you look and see that one who was chained by sin set free from bondage. Also, to hear my little Puggle’s class of two and three year olds say, “I want my Bible.”  Where they find a picture I placed inside, as I was guided by God to make it alive for them.  Also the smile on that face when I see them point a finger at the picture on the wall and say that is Jesus. As I type my eyes fill with tears of joy when I see that one person who hears us say read your Bible today because there is hope for that hurting heart. 

      I say your joy after salvation is found in ministry. Then greater revelation of Christ grows in your heart. People want to know Christ better but they don't let Him run their lives. When you begin serving you will learn He is your teacher, you will learn Him as provider, you will learn Him as strength, you will learn Him as victory and grace and mercy! Step by step as you run together you get to know Him. Remember birds of a feather flock together and you become like who you run with!

Father, thank You for revealing Christ to us, the uneducated and undesirables. You are such an amazing gracious loving Father!

     Runners keep on running you are going in the right direction. 

Tomorrow: Loving God with Heart, soul, and mind!

Judy Hollaway

Originally penned 2015