SPRING FORTH NOW 2024

Sunday, July 21, 2024

And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed. And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan. And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.

Luke 17:11-19

Often we make choices about people, places, and things thinking that it will enhance our positions or conditions of life, attaching who we are and what we seek to accomplish to them that eventually disappoints because they cannot or will not deliver what we want.  Remember All Things Change Yet God Never Changes because the only constant in life, despite our positions or conditions, is the Creator God, who predestined, called, justified, and glorified us to and for our life and life more abundantly.  Therefore, the more we focus on aligning ourselves with that which is constant to and for us, the Creator God’s intent for our lives, the greater our ability to authentically define who we are and pursue what we believe should be for our lives.  Your humanity and dignity are not conditioned on your positions in life, whether leper or Indian Chief, but instead on your authenticity, tap into who you are, the very essence of God inside of you, and Open Up The Way, shine despite your leprosy or position.  The treasure inside of you will shape and mold you, including your character, beyond getting what you want to become whole with God’s purpose and plan for your life and life more abundantly.