TRULY BLESSED

” YOU ARE BLESSED BECAUSE YOU BELIEVED THAT THE lORD WOULD DO WHAT HE SAID.” LUKE 1:45

The words in Luke 1:45 are included in a conversation between Elizabeth and Mary, the mother of Jesus. Elizabeth concludes that Mary is blessed because of her faith in what God said he was about to do. We think our faith is tested, can you imagine what the young virgin felt like when the angel of God visited her? She was overwhelmed. However, she believed that God would be true to what he said he would do. What about you and me? Do we always believe what the Lord promises? I know that my life has not totally reflected that I believe or act upon what the Lord has always told me. Sometimes I don’t listen. Sometimes I think I can do things better than God. I still have those problems. But, I continue to read his word, confess his promises, and build my faith stronger and stronger on the solid foundation of Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior. Yes, I continue to stumble and fall but the Lord is always there to pick me up so that I can move on. Making those mistakes can be a part of the learning process in building faith, if we learn from the mistakes. The Lord our God in heaven loves us and would not provide his mighty promises if didn’t plan to keep them. He has never failed on a promise and he never will. It is up to us to continue to focus on his word and move forward no matter the circumstances. In everything we do we must pay attention to the Lord and find out what he thinks about our decision. If what we are doing does not line up with God’s word then we should not do it. If we are about to do something or make a decision in our lives and we are just not sure we should do it, then don’t. Take a step back, pray and listen. He will answer. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!