I decided on the spur of the moment to take a trip to the beach this weekend. Generally, I'm not that spontaneous, but I had an incredible urge/longing to see the ocean and walk in the sand. (A special room rate at 70% off helped a lot, too!) Anyway, as I drove the almost six hours to Destin, Florida, I spent the time praying, meditating and talking to a friend on my cell phone (hands free of course)! By the time I arrived here, I just knew God had something very special in store for me...some face time with Jesus!
Yesterday morning, I was reading the Book of Ephesians (The Message translation) and it just came alive! One particular verse is still ringing in my heart: "Through Christians like yourselves gathered in churches, this extraordinary plan of God is becoming known and talked about even among the angels!"
So, what is it that gets the angels in heaven talking? Making the extraordinary plan of God known!
God's plan is that we as individuals understand that before He laid the foundations of the earth, He had us in mind and settled on us as the focus of His love; that because of what Jesus accomplished on the cross we can experience the utter extravagance of His love for us; and out of our own experience, reach out and help others to understand and respond to His love.
When we connect with God, experiencing His love for us, and then take it to the streets - the rulers and authorities in heavenly places take notice (i.e., the angels get to talking)!
Everywhere we go, there are people who cross our paths who don't know and/or have never experienced the extravagant love God has toward them. I don't know about you, but I feel compelled to share with them that God loves them, no matter what they've done, what they're doing, or what they will do. And just think, in so doing, we give the angels something to talk about!!!
Let's give them something to talk about every day!
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This reminds me of a scripture in
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Then those who feared the Lord talked with each other, and the Lord listened and heard. A scroll (book) of remembrance was written in his presencence concerning those who feared the Lord and honored his name.
I think when we talk about Him the angels go and get that book of rememberance out and say Lord you remember Tricia she talks about you all the time and honors you in everything she does and he SMILES and remembers.
Love you girl.
I would love for Clint to post this on Forward Church on Facebook or maybe even the site? Thank you for sharing & praying & hearing & seeking His Face to know more of His Love to share with the world.
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Sara
ps... note the time that you posted this :)