Two weeks ago, a group of us decided to take the drive out to Cyrus Ministries in Big Rock, Illinois. Every Tuesday evening, they have a gathering for Scripture based teaching, prayer and healing. It had been a while since we were there. All of us, including the new person coming with us, were eager to step into more of Yahweh's peace, draw closer to Christ, and be blessed.
We walked in, said "Hi" to everyone, and sat down. Immediately, Rich Fick, the Director of Cyrus Ministries, turned to one of the ladies and said, "Jesus wants to heal your back!" Then he asked her, “Do you have back pain?” She said, “Yes!” He asked her to stand up and behold (look at) Jesus Christ, the One who heals. She did. And as Rich prayed for her, the back pain disappeared.
None of us who drove out in the car with her, knew that our friend had a back problem. She never told us that she suffered with back pain for the past six years. But Jesus Christ knew, and HE set her free from pain!
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Most of us are resistant to change. But in life, there is a time to come and a time to go – a time to say “Hello” and a time to say “Goodbye.” We tend to struggle against this transition, even when the Lord plucks us out of one place and plops us into another. But as we move further into our new surroundings, we discover opportunities to grow, new people to get to know, and the brilliance of God’s plan. And when situations arise where we find ourselves retrieving forgotten skills and wisdom that the Lord gave us years ago, we begin to see how HE is bringing everything together.
For Yahweh has a greater plan for us than we have for ourselves. And as we step into the magnificence of HIS plan, our doubts, fears and wanting to control our own destiny, gives way to releasing what we cling have so we are open to receiving divine appointments. And when we realize that change brings us the opportunity we need to draw closer to Jesus Christ and let HIS Nature and HIS plan manifest in us, than change becomes the catalyst God uses to catapult us forward. Thank you, Lord God, for the gift of change and the gift of each new season.
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A feeling of newness filled the neighborhood in the early morning hours. I opened the curtains to discover baby green leaves on the maple trees. On the other side of town, trees covered in purple greeted those who passed by. Yesterday’s warm temperatures, along with the overnight showers, awakened dormant branches to release their hidden life -- giving us a sign of hope that comes from the joy of seeing new growth.
All this refreshing that comes with spring blossoms and tiny leaves, reminded me that God’s mercies are new every morning -- that we are new creations in Christ Jesus who flourish in the warmth of HIS mighty love and come alive in the shower of HIS blessings. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for the miracle of spring. This season has been long in coming this year. But now that it’s here, it is glorious!
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My printer died. The drum light came on and it refused to print. If I had the resources, I would have just gone out and bought one, but I didn’t. So the files that needed to be printed kept adding up.
One month later, I came across one of God’s Scripture promises: “God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19) If Scripture says God will supply all my needs, than it must be true. I needed to print some documents that day. This was a need, not a desire. So I commanded the printer to print in the name of Jesus Christ. The machine whined, but nothing happened. I commanded it to print a second time. The same thing happened. I persisted and said, “I need this document printed, and God promises to supply all my needs; I command you to print in the name of Jesus.” The printed whined, sputtered, paused and then printed.
That miracle happened three months ago. The printer whines and bellyaches, and both the toner and drum lights come on now and then. And there are times when it pretends it won't work. But when I need something printed, it prints!
Praise the Lord God Most High, Yahweh! When we stand on His Scripture promises, they come true! He does supply all our needs.
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One of my friends would be driving a long way, to attend the same conference I was going to. I was so excited that she would also be staying overnight at my house. The day before the conference, the water heater died. My husband called the repair man, who said he would come the following afternoon. Perfect! There would be hot water when my friend and I returned home after a long day of hearing speakers and taking notes.
When we stepped through the door, after the first day of the conference, my husband said there was good news and bad news. The good news was the repair man came. The bad news was he needed to order a part that would take five days to be shipped to us. The repair man was able to reset the water heater so we had some “warm” water. I prayed to the Lord that there would be hot water for my guest and that I would also be able to get a shower.
The next morning, both of us were not only able to shower, but we had hot showers, and happily drove back to the conference feeling clean and refreshed. When the conference ended, I said goodbye to my friend and returned home.
But the next four days, my husband and I were barely able to take a quick “warm” shower before the water turned cold. Then I realized that the Lord had given us a miracle. HE allowed our guest to have hot water to shower with. Praise the Lord! For Jesus Christ is never short on miracles.
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Two weeks ago, I attended at special mid-week healing event at Living Stone Christian Church in Aurora, Illinois. The pastor gave us an eye-opening, in-depth understanding of Isaiah 53. He also explained that all Scripture verses on healing are either present (By Christ’s stripes you are healed) or past (By Christ’s stripes you were healed) because Jesus Christ bore all our sin, diseases and mental anguish on the cross, so we don’t have to carry them.
At the end of the evening, the pastor asked us to stand up and agree with the Word of God, if we believed what the Bible said was true. Everyone stood up. Everyone agreed with God’s Word. Then he asked us how many people were healed. The majority of the people raised their hands and started giving testimonies.
That evening, I understand the power of agreeing with God’s Word, as I listened to the many miraculous healings. The next morning, I discovered that I, too, was healed!
Jesus Christ is truly a gift – a present from God.
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Only a highly creative God could design water with properties that turn liquid into ice crystals when temperature drops. Only a wise, imaginative God can create a fluffy white blanket that not only buffers the ground and delicate plants from frigid air, but also lightens and brightens young hearts with a substance to sled upon and make snowmen.
Have you ever thought what kind of mind it takes to create a frozen substance that easily blows in the wind, packs tightly enough to make blocks for an igloo, and crunches loudly beneath our feet? Have you ever thought that snow might be a gift, a means, or a way to slow down, to practice quietness, or to be amazed at something beyond our control?
How often do we marvel at the splendor of the sparkling crystals that twinkle in delight when the sun shines upon them? Or ponder on the symphony of softness as snowflakes descend from the sky? Or enjoy a winter walk through an opened field or sleepy forest? Or follow tracks left in the snow? How often do we embrace a snowfall as an opportunity to step out of our normal, everyday schedules to enter the wonderment of winter?
The mysteries of life are never solved in the busyness of life, but rather discovered in the forced moments of quietness that connect us with nature and with God. An abundance of beauty and peace surrounds us when we open our eyes to perceive and our hearts receive, instead trying to squeeze more things into an over-packed day. May each snowfall become an opportunity for you to quiet your mind, lighten your load, and embrace the miracle happening around you.
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