Praise The Lord Beloved. Happy Monday to you. 😊
Several years ago, First Lady Donece and I had the special opportunity to meet real-life shepherds on one of our tours. One event special to me was the opportunity to watch an actual presentation of one of the shepherd’s incredible skills as he directed his herding collies. He made it clear to us how much he understands and loves each of his sheep–he had names for each one; he knew how old each one was and respected their ability to provide for his life.
Beloved, as we enter Advent, we look forward to paying tribute to the birth of our Good Shepherd, Jesus. By coming to earth Christ exhibited His enormous love for each of us as He knows each of us by name and desires us to return in Glory with Him and His Father in Heaven. His angels came to visit the shepherds in their fields and welcomed them to visit the Newborn Messiah (*1). The angels confirmed the shepherds’ value by their invitation, but it still took courage for them to travel and seek this huge gift in a small bundle that they had long expected. Their faith and humility were compensated when they met the Savior of the world in a simple cave. Just like those shepherds realized, we too are led by an amazing Shepherd. Amen? Aaamen. ✝️❤️😊
Dear Heavenly Father help me be like the shepherds who didn’t waver to pursue You, respectfully kneeled before You, and recognize that you’re Lord overall, and You love and care for us. Let this time of Advent fill us with peace, joy, love, and hope. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen and Amen. ✝️
Beloved life is very short. It comes and goes like an unannounced gust of wind. None of us know the hour or day when that gust of wind may enter our earthly room and blow out our candle. So today, reach out and touch someone you love and tell them you love them, BECAUSE TELLING THEM LATER JUST MIGHT BE – TOO LATE. I LOVE YOU ALL!!!
Have an “AWESOME Monday and a FANTASTIC week!!! 😊
CHOF Ministry Cross-Reference Verses:
1. *Luke 2:8-12