Warriors Arise: May 30, 2023
Matthew 2:11 (NKJV) And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
I truly wonder what was going through Mary's mind, "Who are these men? How can I get someone to get Joseph? Why are they falling down worshipping my son? Do they really know who Jesus is? Will they tell anyone? This can't be happening!" The thoughts running through her mind were probably overwhelming. What was unfolding front of her, she could not control. They knew. Or at least they knew enough to disrupt their lives, their hidden lives.
Have you been in a situation like that? A situation where something happened in your life and you knew everything was going to change. It can be news from a doctor that you weren't expecting. It can be news of a family member or a boss walks in and announces they have signed a contract for another company to buy them out. These are significant enough that you know when you hear the news, that things are going to change. Most of us do not like change. It means the way life that has been may never be again and we have to seek the Lord. He will answer. He will guide you. Years ago, matter-of-fact, 24 years ago, I was working for a company. I thought things were going well. I had my review and received a raise. Then six weeks later the company announced there would be a buy out and everything would be moved to several states away. No one had the intention of moving in order to keep there job so many started looking for a new job immediately. I was in the moment of "this can't be happening." My husband and I prayed. God gave us what I needed to do. It totally changed the our lives. I have no doubt my life for the last 24 years would have been totally different had that company not been bought out by a company several states away. Now, I can say, it put me directly in the middle of the path the Lord wanted for me.
God new what He was doing by leading the wisemen to Jesus. This was a wild hair they were chasing. God was leading them. He needed them to be right here in this moment with Mary and Jesus.
It would seem there are many people who are in this moment, something is changing for them. Seek the Lord. He will guide you. He already has a plan. For Jospeh, Mary and Jesus, this plan was put into action two years prior to this very day. I want to encourage you, God has a plan and He will share it with you. Take the time to meet with Him. Silence your thoughts and listen with your heart. Watch what He will do for you. He will open doors no one can keep shut. He will bring together His plans for you. When God has a plan, it will be the best on the table. Take the plan God offers and implement it.
Father, You amaze me. I think of how You orchestrated all of this with Jospeh, Mary, Jesus and the wisemen. You were the one who caught the attention of the wisemen. No one else seemed to have seen the star that led them for nearly two years. I am amazed. Just like You put things together to get the wisemen connected with Mary and Jesus at this time, You do the same for me. You are already working things in my favor, for my protection and provision even before I knew I had a need. I stand in awe of You. I want to be ready to do as You direct. I want to be able to follow where You go. I want to see how You have made a way before I even knew I had a need. I praise Your Holy Name! You are amazing! I bless You and worship You in Jesus' name amen.
A Warrior in the Lord’s Army,
Veridee Joy Hand
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