Dear Family in Christ,
(A message from Shari Johnson, Guest Barista for Dewey’s Daily Cup, while Dewey is away today and tomorrow.)
By way of introduction, I am a born again child of the King, saved in 1996 at Victory Baptist Church in Grantsville, WV. I blog as “The Jesus Chick” and speak primarily to women and children to encourage them and stir their souls for the cause of Christ. I’m in the process of writing my first book, and as a sideline I do personality profiles, to help the Kingdom of God and businesses get along a little better. I’m wife to David, Mom and Mom in Love to two daughters and their spouses, and I have four grand-babies, ages five and under.
Somebody Celebrate, We’ve Been Elected…
Isaiah 42:1 ~ Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.
The only election that I’ll concern myself with today, would be that of my Lord Jesus Christ when God elected that He come to earth to pay the penalty of the sins of mankind (or womankind) as the case may be with me.
The past few months of commercials and campaign strategies of the princes and principalities involved in the multitude of political aspirations left my head aching and my “clicker” finger sore from punching the off button on the television. I longed for the truth and grew weary of those who would slander either side of the battle with falsehoods; some so ludicrous that I couldn’t imagine why rational people would promote such nonsense. When the dust settled and the races were run I was relieved. I knew that God knew the outcome before the pole opened, He was neither surprised nor sitting on the edge of His throne waiting for Fox News results.
God’s election took place long ago; there was only One candidate on the ballot. Every Word spoken was truth and God was happy. His Son was chosen and crowned King of Glory! No debates, though His adversary would have desired one I’m sure.
My thought is this today as we go forth following the decisions of 2012. If we are to follow in the footsteps of our Leader, He who has run this race with success we have to do it with a…
Servant’s Heart
We too are elected, chosen by God for the purpose of delighting His soul. Christ spent His time on earth serving and teaching His followers to serve. John 13:5 ~ After that he poureth water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.
God’s elect are not found on a pedestal but pouring water over the feet of other saints. Now is the time to be encouraging one another as the time approaches. I can remember as a new convert looking at the leadership of our church and desiring to be there someday; and now I’m there, and there are days when my soul and my feet grow weary. I love when saints of God refresh my soul, figuratively or literally.
As the elect of God, we must also remember that we are
Supported by God
Just as God upheld His Son, so does He uphold the child of God. The world will fight against us every step of the way as we declare the truth, and they declare victory. But that victory will be fleeting. On the very eve that I wrote this, a soul was given back to the Lord in our church service. The world’s victories are nothing compared to what’s going on in the spiritual realm that we have no concept of. To win a national election is an honor, to win a soul to Christ is a privilege that far exceeds it.
We are Spirit lead
God put His Spirit upon Christ and sent Him into a world that would hate everything He stood for. And His gift for those who came to love Him as the Father did would be that Spirit dwelling inside of them. Scripture commands that we honor the authority of this world. But how wonderful is it to know that when the leadership of our country has no clue what direction to go, we have an all knowing God ready to lead us. They may have titles, but we have totality. I’m excited as a child of the King to see where God takes me. I will pray for my nation, praise my savior and prepare myself for victory. I’ve read the end of the book. We win!!!
Your sister and servant in Christ,
Shari Johnson
Thank you Shari! What a refreshing outlook… we can go forth and conquer all things in our Lord God’s Mighty Name.
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