Galatians 2:20 is what I wanted to blog about today. Paul mentions being put to death with Christ. He then goes on to explain that when we die to ourselves, we actually are really alive. What happens is that Christ lives in us, making us alive.

This ties in with Matthew 16:26, where Jesus was sharing how important it was to focus on the spirit. It doesn’t make since amassing wealth and living for your own desires if you do not have a relationship with Christ. Everything is passing away, including us, so it is wise to plug into the Holy Spirit. He is our life!

We as Christians should be set apart from the world. When we allow God, His Spirit will be able to be seen. People will no longer be seeing our old man…we will be lights on a hill!

Wow!  When I read Romans 8:28 this morning, I didn’t realize that the Spirit would back it up with the Scripture given by Pastor Kevin for prayer today!😊  I love it when the Spirit speaks.

I started dwelling on the fact that everything turns out for the best for those who have been chosen by God.  Since we have been selected and marked by His Spirit, then we will see the best coming about in the end. In Genesis after God spoke things into creation and made things, it says He called them all “good.”  Well…He created us and made us new in Christ, so that makes things good.  He plans good things for each of us…we need to be encouraged that everything we go through has been run by Christ.  It is for our good.

I then started dwelling on my life and a couple of people in the Bible, how this fits in.  My Turner Syndrome (genetic condition) has made me more reliant on God, and it has checked me from becoming arrogant/puffed up. My Mom’s battles with health issues has drawn her closer to God, and it has knit the Honeycutt Family closer together. Finally for me, I would say my unfortunate divorce has shown me that when I put my trust in God instead of totally in my husband, He will step in.  Hallelujah for Alan and I being brought back together!

When contemplating about people in Scripture I was reminded of Joseph, Nehemiah, Esther, Ruth, and Mary. Joseph was not treated fairly by his brethren ; but, God used this man to bless his family and save Israel. Nehemiah was used to rebuild the wall in Jerusalem. Esther was chosen by the king in Persia, which ultimately saved the Jews from the plot of Haman. Ruth was chosen by Boaz, and it changed her life and she was able to conceive Obed. Finally, Mary was chosen by God to carry the Savior of the world…Jesus! All of these people didn’t have an easy road all the time, but played a key role in carrying out God’s plan. His plan is always good! Let’s take our thoughts captive (2 Corinthians 10:5), amen!