I need to write about this while it is fresh inside of me. So, I am on a phone call, and I thought the call was about me seeking wisdom ways. In the end that was just a simple disguise as the catalyst to let the phone call go on until near the end where the ministry kicked in. A friend of mine shared how a sibling recently died and, in that moment, I began to weep is how I can describe it. This weeping overcame me as I had great empathy and began to pray. That is what I know how to do, pray and Holy Spirit begins to download the words inside of me to pray as they came forth out of me. The presence of God was real and tangible. I just had to get this weeping outside of me as I prayed for this dear friend of mine. I did not know her sister recently died, and I felt led to send a little care package to her and it was delivered the beginning of the week. I received a music CD in the mail, and it sat on my table until I had the ok to accept it as a gift and then to send it out as a gift to her and her husband. Sort of a belated Christmas gift to them. I also had 1 of my homemade cards for Christmas left and that was the card to send with this package. It was a music CD; the botanical water infusion tea bags and a few of the Thank You postage stamps for her. She has beautiful penmanship when she writes cards and the style on the Forever stamps so much reminded me of her handwriting style that I just had to send a few to her.
God's hand was in this plan all along even when the CD was sitting on my table. He knew when her sister was going to be departing this world and be with Him in heaven for all eternity. On this particular music CD there is a song that ministered to me greatly when I found out a cousin of mine died a few weeks ago and she was my same age. I had this song in "repeat" mode as I was driving home that day and I was shown a little glimpse in heaven of family that was there to greet her as she went to heaven. As I am crying on the phone this thought comes to me to share with her. I then prayed in faith that God is the same yesterday, today and forever right. So, if He blessed me with peeking into heaven to see the scene I saw while playing this song then surely, He can do the same for her. I suggested she go somewhere and listen to this song and in faith I believe He will honor our prayer and show her a glimpse into heaven too to see her sister now there. I was then sharing with my dear friend about how her mansion will be beautiful in heaven because she has always been a person that reaches out to others doing kingdom work. I even talked about how we will go to each other's mansions in heaven but best of all we will worship Jesus together. Wow, maybe even create together some beautiful worship flags and banners to wave in the presence of God. So exciting just thinking of that prospect. I can only imagine the glorious colors and materials we will have to create with in heaven. Do not get me wrong in this ok, I do not reach out to others and bless others because I want something grand in heaven. No, it is because the love of Jesus compels me to reach out to others and bless them as He shows me to.
I was troubled the other day because a dear couple I am friends with I cannot reach anymore. Their phone numbers are either no longer working or in use anymore. I have been faithful each year to call them on their wedding anniversary which is 1/1. This year when I tried to reach them there was no way for me to. Their wedding ceremony actually took place @ midnight at our church the turn of going into 2000. There was a cake/dessert reception to follow the wedding ceremony. I had an honored job to fulfill that day. She trusted me and asked me if I would leave the reception at a certain time to go to their residence and light the candles for them throughout the house and I believe I was to turn on the music she already had set to play. Such an honor to be a part indirectly of their union. Can you say you ever had that job given to you before? In reality I did not do that much for she already had the atmosphere set up I just did my little part in this. That lets you know that we were good friends so I have concern for my dear friends when I can't reach them now. I even tried to search obituary notices and was so glad I did not find either one of them there.
In the search I felt led to search for a minister from our church and she went to be with Jesus 9/11/2021. I found comfort in knowing she was in heaven and seeing her picture blessed me ever so. She was a minister that offered me the class, Cleansing Streams sort of off the regular schedule being taught at the church. I was held accountable with a gal from the evangelism class. I reported to her throughout the class and would not only share what I was learning but insights I was receiving too, thank you Janice for being willing to see me through this class. It was the best class I think I ever took. Why do my thoughts seem to want to go back to Ohio experiences? I think it is because you tend to mark periods in time where there was great growth along with correction and direction too. Or is it a sort of comfort blanket that brings forth good memories. With all of this heaven talk tonight I would be amiss if I did not extend to you an altar call to invite Jesus into your heart. Did you know Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary, grew and walked this earth amongst us and then chose to take on the sins of the world, including yours and my sins so we could live with Him in heaven freely for all eternity. Salvation is a free gift given so no man could boast about it. Would you like to receive this free gift right now? If you choose to you will find what a beautiful world, we really do live in. Instead of seeing gloomy looking clouds you will see the beauty in each day for Jesus is in your heart. Instead of living in hell for all eternity you will be living in heaven for all eternity. I invite you to repeat after me to invite Jesus into your heart and life ok.
"I am a sinner; Jesus forgive my sins and wash me white as snow. I believe that you were born of the Virgin Mary, you grew up and healed the sick and set captives free and performed miracles too. You chose to die the death you died on a rugged wooden cross in the crucifixion. You died and you were buried and 3 days later you rose from the dead. Jesus, I know of no one in my life that has such a great love for me that they would lay down their life just for me like You did so I could live with you for all eternity in heaven. Thank you, Jesus, I invite you into my heart to be the love of my life. My comfort in times of difficulty and the lifter of my head on some days. You are alive and living inside of me. Teach me your ways and teach me to love others as you see them and love them too. I am not perfect, but I just know You will wash away my sins and imperfections to make me whole in You. Thank you, Jesus. I love You, I trust You, I believe You, I adore You, I extol You and I sing praises to Your name this very day. Amen."
Friend if you just prayed that prayer with a sincere heart you are now born again. Do not keep this wonderful news to yourself. Go and share it with friends and family. I would gently suggest to you to get a bible and start reading 1 chapter a day beginning with the New Testament. That is how I found out about Jesus and who He really is by getting to know him in the bible. Blessings of abundance to you always and forever. How could I not share the song with you all before I close this blog post?
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
Here's the story behind this song.
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