Good morning to all on this Thursday morning. Thank you for your prayers for Violet (Waine's Mom). Her shoulder has healed and she is much better. Tomorrow is Freddie's birthday so Waine and I will be in Orlando with Freddie, Tracy and the cherubs. Can't wait to see them. I was wakened by Joyce Meyers this morning so I have already been blessed. Her message was centered on perseverance and not becoming discouraged. Good lessons for me.
I am continuing my spiritual journey in Jeremiah chapter 13 verses 12-14 "Say to them: This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Every wineskin should be filled with wine. And if they say to you, ‘Don’t we know that every wineskin should be filled with wine? then tell them, This is what the LORD says: I am going to fill with drunkenness all who live in this land, including the kings who sit on David’s throne, the priests, the prophets and all those living in Jerusalem. I will smash them one against the other, parents and children alike, declares the LORD. I will allow no pity or mercy or compassion to keep Me from destroying them." Amen and amen.
I had to read a commentary on these verses because they were confusing to me. Why would God get upset with the response from the Israelites? Their response seems logical. I have been pondering this question for several days and then it struck me this morning. What God desired was for the Israelites was for them to ask Him what kind of wine should their wine skins be filled with? God knew that their wine skins (lives) were filled with every thing but Him. The Israelites had filled their lives with idolatry, wickedness wanton disregard for a life dedicated to worshiping Him. His response to their sin was to have Jeremiah tell them that they would be destroyed because of their wickedness. This story is repeated in the Old Testament over and over. God desired to have the Israelites in a spiritual relationship with Him and they continuously turned to pagan worship and behavior that was contrary to the Promise.
Likewise, what are our lives filled with. When we awakened, what fills our minds? do we wake up with praise for God on our lips? Do we awakened with worship in our hearts? Or do we waken with what has to be done in the day. What I think God desires is that we awaken and fill our hearts and minds with thoughts of Him. When we turn our lives over to Him, then He can order our steps and complete our day. when we turn our day over to Him, He will take this gift from our hearts and give us the most fulfilling day ever. Can this be done when have responsibilities, jobs, tasks to complete? Well I am going to find out today. I am turning my day over to God and let Him fill my "wineskin" according to the will He has for me today! Hallelujah and thank you Lord for this revelation and your LOVE for me. Thank you Lord that your plans for me will exceed any that I have planned for myself today. Fill me with your Presence and thank you that the Holy Spirit will comfort and fulfill me today. Amen and Amen!
Now may the LORD bless you and keep you. May the LORD make His face to shine on you and be gracious to you; may the LORD turn His face toward you and give you peace.
Stephanie
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