Don't miss it! Make room for Him to come in!
I believe the story of Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus is a beautiful, true story. I believe that God has risen up Marys and Josephs on the earth today to birth forth promises of God!
I love this story, because it's about real people, like me and you, and real events.
Mary and Joseph were obedient and submissive to the Lord. And it couldn't be easy for either one of them- for Mary carried a baby placed inside her womb by the Holy Spirit. A young girl, filled with great faith and hope, about to be wed to a man that had no idea she was now carrying a promise of God and hope for a nation.
Joseph, when he found out Mary was pregnant, was ready to quietly divorce her. It took an angel of the Lord to reveal what was going on and encourage him to take Mary as his wife.
As Mary and Joseph entered Bethlehem, Mary was about to give birth to Jesus. There was no room for them in the inn. There was no king size bed for Mary to lay on. There were no family or friends around to support them as the birthing process began. It was only Mary and Joseph, in a stable flled with dirt, dung, and hay. Imagine the smell, imagine the sights, imagine the commotion of the animals in that stable that night. Imagine how the two felt all alone, in the dark, and in the cold. Imagine the pain Mary endured. Imagine her cries! Imagine how Joseph felt in helping Mary, coaching Mary, and tending to Mary and the baby! Imagine a very long, grueling night for the two! But, God had a purpose and a plan, through two very human individuals to bring forth great hope, great peace.
That very night, angels came to shepherds watching the flock in the field and told them about the birth of the baby. Isn't it funny, how the news could have been brought to anyone? A rich young ruler, a High Priest, a tradesman? But, the angels declared the wonderful news to lowly, meek shepherds in the pastures, outside of the city! Why? Because God cares for them, too. I was reminded of the scripture that "the pure in heart will see God!" The shepherds found the babe in the stable and shared the good news to those that would listen to them and the people stood in awe! (Luke 2:17-18) Could the shepherds be used to revive the hearts of the people in that little town of Bethlehem?
It is so good to know that God uses everyday, average people who seek Him and His heart to birth forth dreams, visions, and purposes of God!
It is so good to know that God uses lowly, meek servants, such as shepherds to tell of the Good News of the coming of Christ!
The Lord wants us to know that great things have been birthed forth this season. The Kingdom of God is not only near, it is at hand! The Kingdom of God is in our midst. Heaven is invading earth and a great awakening has now begun!
God is calling those in to His Kingdom that have once been lowly, forsaken, abandoned, forgotten, poor, and neglected and He is calling them chosen, daughters and sons, adopted, and remembered. His love is conquering every part of their being and His huge heart is arresting their heart! He is pulling them in to His safe haven, His resting place.
In the story of Mary and Joseph and baby Jesus, there were two prophets in the temple of God. As the couple entered the temple,carrying the promise, the prophets recognized the baby! They both began to prophesy because they now laid eyes on this holy child and knew what He was born to do. No one had to announce or declare in the temple who Jesus was and what He was about! No, these prophets recognized Him right away because the Lord revealed to them who He was!
So, it is today. God will reveal to those who are seeking God and searching for answers- this great hope, this great promise, this great peace, healing, faith, and joy... everything that the people will need will come from the heart of God! Be encouraged!
Please don't miss what God is doing on the earth now. Don't miss the opportunity of experiencing heaven on earth. Don't miss the Kingdom of God on this land. Don't pass by the carriers of this great promise. Don't pass by this lowly scene. Take a minute or two and make room, make room for the King of Kings and Lord of Lords to come in! Make room- no matter what it may look like, no matter what it may sound like, no matter what it may smell like... take time! Make room! Let the King of Glory come in!!! He's ready to invade your heart, your home, your land!
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