And our Savior was born

 Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloth, and laid Him in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn.
Luke 2:4-7



Merry Christmas to all and a very, Happy New Year!

Who is the behind it all

Extraordinary.....It is a word that describes the: very unusual or remarkable.

The Word from the Lord came to me that for the month of December, that the Lord would do extraordinary things.

For me, we may even think it couldn't be God who is behind it. But He is. Extraordinary sometimes means, being placed into a situation where I absolutely cannot help myself. Where I cannot take care of the problem at all. Facing an impossible situation.

Looking at Job.....we blame the devil. Rightfully so, satan was the culprit for Job's sufferings. But there is so much more to this story. God allowed Jobs sufferings to establish some things. We could say, He allowed some extraordinary things happening to Job. Why would God allow that we might ask?

God is interested in our transformation, into the image of Jesus. God is interested in our discipleship. He is interested in our flesh to die. He is interested in receiving Glory! He is interested to lovingly showing off. With Him ALL things are possible.

Job 1:1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil.

8Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who fears God and shuns evil?” 9 So Satan answered the Lord and said, “Does Job fear God for nothing? 10 Have You not made a hedge around him, around his household, and around all that he has on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. 11 But now, stretch out Your hand and touch all that he has, and he will surely curse You to Your face!” 12 And the Lord said to Satan, “Behold, all that he has is in your power; only do not lay a hand on his person.”So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord.

I want you to understand, it is sometimes the will of God for us to suffer at the hand of evil, not to harm us beyond repair. But because of restoration.

God is interested in our redemption. Restoration of our soul and spirit. He will use what He sees fit, in order for us to lay ourselves down before Him. To give ourselves up in order to receive the very life of Jesus. To receive the very best He has for us.
The friendship of Jesus is one thing that is best for us. 

The main reason for our sufferings is to be restored to a loving Father, for eternity! Rebellion has been introduced through disobedience, by Adam and Eve. Therefore, God does use what is producing good fruit in us. But we are not left alone to suffer, all heaven is ready to help us, in order to produce good fruit for Jesus.

Galatians 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such, there is no law. 24 And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

As I have mentioned in earlier blog entries, my testimony is about the faithfulness of God. He is interested in restoring generational disobedience in my lineage. And yes, suffering on my part was/is necessary for me to submit my future, my generations under the mighty hand of God. So that eternity can be lived in the Kingdom of God and not below.

It is Christmas and at such time, remembering Christ and His sufferings is a perfect time to reflect. Let us not despise the chastisement of the Lord, it is for our good. Allowing Him to take us from Glory to Glory is the reward of His servants.

It is important to test the spirit, in order to find out what and who is behind our suffering. We cannot rebuke and cast out the devil when God is allowing satan to be His tool. But we CAN trust Abba Father to hold us and care for us despite the suffering. He loves us beyond the grave and He has great plans for us. Plans of good and not of evil. His plan is not to submit us to evil without good cause and a way out. His ways are higher than ours and His thoughts toward us are always GOOD!!

Trust Him with all your heart and mind and strength. Allow His grace to be sufficient in every trial and tribulation.

If you find yourself in a trial, ask a brother or sister in Christ to pray with you. Confirmation is very important.  Allow them to carry your burden and stand with you on the Word of God. Don't try to hide or go through suffering alone. This is why we have the Body of Christ. To receive encouragement and help in time of need. 

Have you made the Lord Jesus Christ YOUR Lord and savior? If not, please invite Him into your heart and life today. Allow Him to guide you from this moment on and accept His forgiveness for your sins. Allow Him to be the bridge between you and your heavenly Father, who loves you so much. Find a bible and start reading the story of God and get to know Jesus as your all and all. The bible says, if a sinner comes to Christ, all heavens (angels) rejoice. I want to rejoice with you. Please leave me a message here or a prayer request. 

Merry Christmas to you and a Happy New Year.