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God, I proclaim You Lord over my life. Help me to see You first every day and set my priorities in perfect order.” Stormie Omartian
Covenant Transporters- A epilogue
As I composed the post “Covenant Transporters“, I heard “someone needs this; someone needs this, someone needs this.” I did not expect that minutes later (literally after posting the blog), a conversation with a family member facing a serious challenge would center on being a Covenant Transporter.
After reading the post to them, there came a soft sigh, and then the words, “Oh. my God. I’ve got chills.” I replied, “I knew there had to be a reason why those particular words (Covenant, Transporter, Drivers Needed) resonated so deeply.” It was no accident I saw that semi. No coincidence, I was urged to write this post.
The Holy Spirit is always at work preparing us to transport. As Covenant Transporters, it is our job to respond, because you just never know who the recipient will be, or how soon the message needs to be delivered.
It was a beautiful, sunny day. The blue skies had just enough clouds to make it picture perfect. Amid this, a message of hope and comfort was prepared and transported by an unknowing Covenant Transporter.
Verse of the Day
Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
A Box of Chocolates
Amid the winter storms ravaging the eastern sea board and coastal areas of New England, and some midwestern states, Valentine’s Day came and went. Although, Massachusetts Governor has declared a Valentine’s Week to encourage those impacted by the bad weather to celebrate next week. Valentine’s Day is a million dollar day that focuses on sharing love by giving flowers, a box of chocolates, special gifts, and dining out.
As I awoke this morning, I began thinking about the love that came wrapped in the form of a baby over 2000 years ago. God loved the world so much that gave…not a box of chocolates, flowers, or jewels, but His precious son. And Christ’s gifts would open blind eyes, heal wounded hearts and bodies. Gifts filled with the warm centers of joy, peace, power, patience and love can only be appreciated by those, whose lives amid storms and the drifting seas of life, reach out and touch the hem of his garment. Whether a day or week, this love, HIS LOVE never, ever fails. It is constant, sustaining, invincible, and available to all. Wrapped up in a bright, shiny,sweet package that is oh so good. A love that bears all things, no matter what.
So while the box of chocolates may be pictured on Instagram, the real meaning of Valentine’s Day is captured in the meaning of real, divine love. It is the embodiment of God and of His love for us.
Soar More
Never let the fire in your heart go out. Keep it alive. Serve the Lord. When you hope, be joyful. When you suffer, be patient. When you pray, be faithful.
Romans 12:11-12 (NIRV)
Sufficient Grace
The will of God will never take us where the grace of God cannot sustain us. Billy Graham
Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve baskets full of broken pieces that were left over. Matthew 14: 19-20
God supplies. Disciples receive and distribute, and then the miracle happens. The provision we received fills and satisfies so much that there is enough left over to share with others. What a wonderful principle. God’s grace is always sufficient.
Take Out The Trash
I’ve been reading through the Bible for the past few months, and I am always amazed by the majesty and the preciseness of our God. The past two days, since the beginning of Holy Week, a persistence phrase keeps coming up – “Take out the Trash.” It arose quite strongly yesterday during my meditation time, and again today while reading through the book of Numbers. Now I know for some the OT can be a little confusing especially in Numbers and Leviticus, but this is where you see the majesty and precision of God. Those wonderful details, if taken slowly and with reverence, can yield a mountain of revelation about our God. What does this have to do with Take out the Trash? Well in Numbers Chapter 4:1-49, God gives specific instructions to Moses and Aaron the priest on how to dissemble the Tabernacle, and whose is responsible for this enormous task. There is a registration of men from the priestly tribe of Levi, those between the age of 30-50 years old who must prepare each sacred item for transporting during their wilderness journey. Meticulous planning and arrangements, even down to where these men are stationed within the camp were given by God to Moses and Aaron. Simply amazing. And as I read this and reflected on the fact that this is Holy Week, I thought about how careless we’ve become during this sacred time leading up to Resurrection Sunday. We go through the day not stopping to carefully arranged “sacred moments” for God, nor for ourselves. Our Jewish brethren have begun Passover, where all “regular” activity has stopped, and story of the Exodus is told in great detail. This festival, commanded by God is a time of remembrance of about who they are and where they came from. It is shared, particularly with the young so they will know and understand their legacy and history, but more importantly how God brought them up out of bondage to freedom. There are preparations which included the purging and removal all food items containing “leaven” from their homes. The house is cleared, and the “sacred” is highlighted, so mind and hearts can express appreciation to God for His gifts and blessings.
We, on the over hand spend nights watching “Scandal” or “Criminal Minds” filling our hearts and spirits with images designed to clog us with debris, and trash which robs us from experiencing God’s fullness. The “sacred” is overshadowed by the fields of brokenness, pain, suffering, worry, pride, violence, envy, shame, guilt and the sin that so easily besets us. Paul under the anointing of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor 3:16-17 NLT), stated “Don’t you realize that all of you together are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God lives in you? God will destroy anyone who destroys this temple. For God’s temple is holy, and YOU are that temple.” We failed to recognize who we are and where we came from. This important announcement is highlighted God’s word. We, who profess the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior have a duty; a sacred responsibility to maintain this temple(us) for God’s work. It can’t and should not be littered with trash of this world. He built us for greatness. He created us in His image. We are His workmen destined to show forth His majesty, dominion, power and love to the world.
Shouldn’t we consider how carefully we are approaching this sacred time? Are we preparing our hearts and minds for His return? Will Resurrection Sunday be just another date on the calendar, or will we show the world, by our example that we have taken out the trash?
Yes, there is much trash that needs to be removed, not just during Holy Week, but each and every day. We must with intent and love, remove the build up of trash that has plugged, plagued and prevented our Holy Temples from being beacons of life, light and hope. 
We need to stop feeding on the “dead carcasses” of the world, and prepare our Temples to transportation. I guess that’s why the message of taking out the trash has been so pressing. We all need to clear the way for Christ’s return, and prepare ourselves for his rightful position on the throne of our earthly temples. Ready to take out the trash? I hope so. Let’s consider ways to consecrate this week to Him, and make His light shine.
Do You See What I See?
Saturday mornings are typically times when we try to breathe deeply, restore some degree of calm from a frantic and chaotic week. The weekends, for some is when they fully express their authentic selves as they engaged in family and community activities. Words like rest, relaxation, fun and enjoyment resonate during these brief 48 hours. Our souls and spirits seek and yes, yearn for these times when we can pause to see what’s ahead. The problem is we often don’t or can’t clearly see what is before us, nor have allotted sufficient time to do so. We need clear vision and focus that penetrates the veil of confusion and chaos so we can be prepared for what lies ahead. Our spiritual and physical eyes need to be opened to the reality of our times, our homes and our communities.
Do you see what I see? This is a familiar phrase from an old hymn celebrating the birth of Jesus. This short question is powerfully packed. Seeing (vision) in the natural involves complex workings between the brain and the optic nerve. Some are born with 20/20 vision which means they can see everything with crystal clarity. It matters not if the object is small or some distance away, their brains registers the shape, color and distance of the object and relays this information to the eye and its receptors. During Jesus’ ministry he healed the blinded eyes, so those without sight could see in the physical.
However, there is also spiritual sight which requires transmission of information that allows us to see and be aware of activity in the principalities, dominions, etc. Elijah saw into those other dimensions and asked God to open the eyes of his companion, so he could see that the Lord’s armies were far greater than the enemy. Moses requested to see God’s face but was only permitted to see God’s glory walk by him and as a result his face shone with a heavenly light, and his spiritual vision was changed.
Jesus’ disciples witnessed the miracles, but often failed to see who He really was and his mission. When Jesus asked the question, who do they say that I am? Peter answered correctly, but even Peter’s spiritual eyes were dimmed.
Unfortunately, we often have the same kind of eyes as Peter. We want a spiritual concierge, but not the Lord. We want a provider, but not the Judge. We want the sermon on the mount, but not the one who overturned tables, and drove out the money changers. And because our spiritual eyes are dull, cloudy we too fail to see Jesus as He really is. Therefore, we miss the signs of the times, the power, the judgement seat, and the wisdom, and other indicators of His presence and our purpose. God wants us to see clearly so the information,and the truth about Jesus can be shared with those who are walking in darkness.
Do you see what I See? A star, a star shining in the night it will bring us goodness and life. It will bring us goodness and life. Do you see Jesus as he really is? Do you see who Christ is, and not what the world wants you to see? Do you see the Lord of Lords, King of Kings, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Prince of Peace, The Bright and Morning Star…? I hope so because your spiritual eyes can and should be a gateway to the revelation of Christ, and the joyous and powerful message that He brought us goodness and eternal
life.
Made in God’s Image
Blessings to you on this, the Lord’s Day and my birthday.
Please share the following with the women of your congregation and ministries.
Made in God’s Image
“I am a woman made in the image of God.
I have been made by Him and for Him.
He took care of all the details when my life was being formed. He forgot nothing.
He made me exactly how He wanted me to be.
He made me for a purpose and with a plan.
Everything about me perfectly fits into that purpose and plan. I have a heart to know Him, a soul to bless Him, and a body to serve Him.
I am here in His perfect time –
I didn’t arrive too late in history, nor did I come ahead of schedule. It is the people of this generation to which He has called me
as His witness. Through my face His light will shine, through my voice His praise will be heard, through my life His love will be extended.” Author unknown
Scripture Reference: Psalm 139:13-16 NIV
May this beautiful message of hope and love encourage them in knowing they are fearfully and wonderfully made.
Loving God with Excellence 
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