Holy Moments. Be Still.

 I imagine when the men from the East followed the star and found Jesus, that they experienced a stillness of awe! They may not have even known why,  but they knew something Holy had happened, as they starred at the child, as if God had made it known, in some part of their being. 

Today also there are Holy moments. And they may not even be in the most great of circumstances, in fact, they may be in the most awful! But, as we submit them into our Father’s hands, they then become Holy, because of who is holding them. In loving trust, we come to know that our cares, or the cares of our loved ones, are being worked out to His highest good, and that because of Him being at work, they then become Holy. And we hush, like the wise men of old, starring into the face of what God has brought forth, and continues to in our dire circumstances. Let’s see what He will do! Gaze! Trust! Rest! 

Lazarus, Come Forth!!!

 

Many people have “advantage” in this world according to it’s values: beauty, riches, personality, astounding talent, know-how, charisma, intelligence, and confidence, to name a few. 

Where does that put the ones who don’t? Usually at the bottom of the pyramid just taking whatever they can get, eating the proverbial crumbs from another’s table, trying the best they can to play the cards they’re dealt, yet knowing realistically that there is no way they can win in this life. 

Blind optimists would object to this conclusion. While it may be true that someone with a profound disability may overcome their obstacles with sheer willpower, being cheered on by others who like to be entertained by these kinds of dramatic scenarios, usually the regular Joe of society remains in his humble state, feeling “less than.”

This marginal majority are the ones ripe for the good news of Jesus Christ, where the ground is level at the cross, a place, in God’s heart, where no hierarchy exists! When someone enters into a relationship with God, through Christ, they become a part of His regal family, lifted from their place in society sand into His loving arms, in the realm of spirit. This new placement from below the rest, to equal to others in His family, according to God, should elevate one’s spirit and affect how they see themselves; loved, accepted, forgiven, with a present and secure future of a life lived with God, and which has the potential to bring Him glory!!! 

If there is ever an “up from the ashes” story, this is it!!! Dead to the world, but raised in Christ!!! Resurrection Life!!!!