Since Valentine's Day was yesterday, we will start off with me sharing that I baked mint, triple chocolate cake. I even made ganache type of frosting and frosted half of the cake. I had some individually wrapped Amish chocolates also. I made up a smaller plate to take into work and I did so of just the cake. I made up 3 individual dessert plates of the cake along with chocolates. I dropped them off to my neighbors and this is kind of funny even when it happened, I chuckled to myself. See, I can laugh and don't always bring you very serious type of words.
So, while at one of the elderly neighbors I happened to say that you didn't think I would forget you for Valentine's Day and 1 day I was going to go tell her I am getting married, and she only heard the portion that I said I was getting married. She said to me You are getting married. I replied oh no not now, 1 day I will come and tell you I am getting married. Isn't that funny. I had to nip that in the bud so to speak or the whole neighborhood may have thought I was getting married. I chuckled and then shared that with another neighbor when I dropped off her pastry plate. That neighbor had a lovely heart shaped, frosted cookie for me. There is a local bakery/coffee shop and she shared how they make homemade pastry. See, if you are kind to others, when you least expect it, kindness will be given back to you. You gotta love how creative Holy Spirit is with sharing the love and kindness of Jesus with others. Sometimes just by standing at their door talking with them they then share bits and pieces of their testimony and journey with you. You have to be willing and present to let them share that is. Don't always make the conversation be about you and your life. You are to share to encourage them to share with you. Get it.
Sunday evening, I met a friend, and we went together to a ministry gathering. We get there and I start to recognize 2 chiropractors I go to and introduce them to my friend. In the midst of the conversation, I find out that the primary Dr. that does chiropractic adjustments on me is a part of the main speaking minister's program to become a pastor. Now, that makes sense to me when I look back on conversations, we would have ministry related when I would go to Dr. appointments. I had no idea at all that he was conducting church gatherings of about 50 people weekly in their home. Isn't that interesting, all the times I shared things ministry wise going on in my life. I find that fascinating. All along I just thought they're a good Christian that would sense when I needed prayer, they would pray for me as the chiropractic adjustment was completed. That was the surprise God had in store for me that evening. God is faithful and all along I was placed under the care of a pastor in training, imagine that. When I look back, I would call to make an appointment and they might say he is out of town on a mission's trip.
So, I then see my Dr. and we talk a bit and how come he did not tell me he is a pastor, and he is having church in his home weekly. I probably was thinking out loud again in that moment. He replied that he is training to be a pastor and not one yet. Guess what, in my eyes he is already a pastor and maybe he only sees it as he will be one once I am guessing they will be ordained. There are probably more pastors out there then one can even imagine because they do the work of the Lord on a daily basis but do not call themselves pastor. God sprinkles these precious people in your midst in your daily activities and neighborhoods too. Are you willing to open up your eyes and see the golden treasures right before your very eyes. The neighbor that may travel to another state to put together Samaritan Purse gift boxes. The neighbor that participated in rural, country type of revivals years ago. The neighbor that goes to visit one in a nursing home/independent care residence and bring them treats and their kind smile. The neighbor that has a bible study weekly in their home and when you ask them to keep you in prayer they do. Golden nuggets right before your very eyes.
It is not just well-known big-time preachers that God places before you, and yes, He does, but it is the everyday interactions you have with others that really matter to the heart of Jesus. Share Jesus wherever you go. So, Sunday evening there were 4 girls and I think 1 or 2 of them were one of the Doctors I know seated in front of us. Oh, I must share this too. I made mention to my friend I wonder if so and so would be here that night because we always seem to run into her at ministry events. It was offering time and I felt led to get out1 dollar bill for each of those children and hand it to them to be able to take up in the offering. Children are just as important to participate in offerings and they accepted the money, and we all went up to place out money in the offering at the altar. Please know I was not pushy, I asked them if they wanted to participate in the offering and they accepted. Maybe because they knew I was associated with one of their father's since I go to their chiropractic office, and they saw me speaking with them.
I went at 1 point to use the restroom and there in the back was our friend I had mentioned to my friend. I invited her to come sit with us and she did. She attends a church called Grace Center and she shared the guest preacher spoke there that day @ their church. Small world isn't it. So, I had to go home because my drive is over an hour away and I apparently missed the portion of the service when the preacher came amongst the people and prayed over them, and impartation took place. I was perfectly fine with not receiving a word because quite honestly, I receive words from Holy Spirit as He directs me to scripture when I have questions, need confirmations and yes, He can speak though signs in the sky also. It was Monday and I was on the highway literally soaked from a wild rainstorm in which the wind was taking the rain, and it was as if it was pelleting on you. I had someone from Publix walk me to the car and even with one of their umbrellas trying to cover you from the rain I got soaked by rainwater. I had about a 45-minute drive back home. So, I turned on the heater full force to help dry off on my journey back home. I have not seen a rainbow in the sky for well over 1 year now. Each time the rain would be raining, and the sun would come out I would look everywhere and no sign of a rainbow. Well, Monday as I am driving on the highway, I am conversing inside of me with Holy Spirit, and I point blank asked Him a question ... If ... then I need to see a rainbow to confirm this to be so. I see a faint rainbow in the sky to the left of me as I am driving. I then silently share with Him, oh no, not a faint rainbow it has to be a very clear looking rainbow. I drive a little bit more and sure enough, the most vibrant and beautiful full rainbow is now in the sky for me to see. I was amazed at the clarity and vibrancy of the colors of the rainbow and not only that. A not as vibrant in color but a double rainbow appeared right above the vibrant rainbow. You will never convince me that God does not speak and show up for His very children. There was no one in the car with me. Oh correction, Holy Spirit was in the car with me as we conversed and only, He knew what I was asking of him as I shared my heart with Him and He answered me with my little request.
So, if there was a double rainbow does that mean a double blessing and double promise being kept for me. Don't you just love these experiences I share with you, to bring hope and encouragement to your very life. Seek God while there is still time to seek Him and He will bring joy and much joy to your very life.
Best part of the Sunday service, I had total freedom to go to the altar and worship Jesus. They even encouraged one to have freedom in worship. I think once or even twice the Glory shout was released from inside of me while at the altar. Yes, my main purpose of attending this gathering was for me to have freedom to worship the one I adore, Jesus. I am not ashamed to totally abandon myself in worship. Can you see why. He is so good to me and an overflowing heart of thanksgiving allows me to pour out my worship just for an audience of one, that is Jesus.
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