My Jesus

The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, because the Lord has anointed Me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent Me to heal the broken hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners; to proclaim the year of the Lord's favour, and the day of God's vengeance; to comfort all who mourn, to provide for those who mourn in Zion; to give them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, festive oil instead of mourning, and splendid clothes instead of despair. And they will be called righteous trees, planted by the Lord to glorify Him.
They will rebuild the ancient ruins, they will restore the former devastations; they will renew the ruined cities, the devastation of many generations. Isaiah 61:1-4

The first three verses talk of Jesus coming to heal and restore, yet as His people this is also our task. Yesterday I turned 62 and as I look back on my time and consider the hearts of myself and those I have known, I realise how selfish we are, most of the time. It is all about me and what I want. On our birthday we can be extra selfish wanting others to notice and wish us well.

I also know the selfisher I am the less I am blessed and the more disappointed I become. When I think of the above scripture and know Jesus, the Lord of glory, came to earth to pave the way for us to return to our Heavenly Father. He came to a world that, in most part, refused to acknowledge Him. Those who did love Him deserted Him when He really needed them. We also will find ourselves alone when we are the most desperate. I am grateful for my God's love and my dogs, oh and my mum. These three can always be counted on to love me. My God never disappoints me with His love and His presence.

Yesterday I gave gifts not expecting any in return. I bought a cheesecake and took it to work to share with the staff. They surprised me by taking me out to dinner. I sent a rose to my daughter because I want her heart, above all else. My God sent His Son, because He loves us, He wants out heart, above all else. Yet scripture tells us: ' we esteemed Him not, He was stricken and smitten.'

Isaiah 53:1-12 in fact the whole chapter talks about Jesus. Hi can I complain about how I am treated when I look at how my God was treated? I love Him for His sacrifice, He alone deserves my love, He alone deserves my praise. Amen!

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