May 22 - Spiritual Connections

 

“The man without the Spirit

does not accept the things

that come from the Spirit of God,

for they are foolish to him,

and he cannot understand them,

because they are spiritually discerned.”

(1 Corinthians 2:14 NIV)

 

It takes one to know one. I often remind myself of that when tempted to find fault. I must be as faulty as they, for me to recognize the other person’s weaknesses. In a more perfect way, the Spirit living in me connects to the Spirit living in others. I see Jesus in their eyes. I hope you will, too!

The Power of God

 by Macy Johnson

“Moses answered the people, ‘Do not be afraid.

Stand firm and you will see the deliverance

the Lord will bring you today.

The Egyptians you see today you will never see again.’”

(Exodus 14:13 NIV)

 

Pastor Bob told the congregation a story one Sunday morning about a college student reading his Bible on a campus lawn. The student exclaimed, “Wow! That is amazing!” just as a professor walked by. The man asked the student what he was reading. The student replied, “I am reading how God parted the Red Sea so all of the Israelites could cross on dry land!”

May 21 - Aquifer

 

“With joy you will draw water

from the wells of salvation.”

(Isaiah 12:3 NIV)

 

We live on top of an aquifer. Our well produces enough water to potentially supply our neighborhood. The purity and taste surpass any bottled water product. During hot summer months, I can enjoy ice cold water from the kitchen faucet. It reminds me of the joy of salvation received from the Holy Spirit. He provides an endless supply of salvation for all who call upon Him. I will draw living water from Jesus. I hope you will, too!

May 20 - Instruction

“I will instruct you and teach you

in the way you should go;

I will counsel you and watch over you.”

(Psalm 32:8 NIV)

 

I take no credit for the words that come through my fingers to the keyboard of my laptop. God gives me every word for God Sightings and anything else He uses to encourage others on their journey with Him. I must follow His lead, His instructions, and listen to the Holy Spirit speak to me. It is a joy to be His instrument. I will listen to Him. I hope you will, too! 

May 19 - Rejoice and Mourn

“Rejoice with those who rejoice;

mourn with those who mourn.”

(Romans 12:15 NIV)

 

My eyes filled with tears. I was a little angry and felt sorry for myself. I was disappointed again. You would think after so many years walking on this planet with Jesus, I would be more resistant to pain caused by others. Jesus knew we would suffer and calls us to mourn with others. I can rejoice, too. There is so much to be thankful for. I will rejoice and mourn with Jesus. I hope you will, too! 

May 18 - All Things Bright and Beautiful

 

“So neither he who plants

nor he who waters is anything,

but only God, who makes things grow.”

(1 Corinthians 3:7 NIV)

 

"All Things Bright and Beautiful" is a classic Anglican hymn written by Cecil Frances Alexander and published in 1848.

 

“All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful,
The Lord God made them all.

Each little flower that opens,
Each little bird that sings,
He made their glowing colors,
He made their tiny wings.”

 

I will praise God for creating me and putting me in the perfect order of His universe. I hope you will, too! 

Time to Sleep

 by Macy Johnson

“God will bring to judgment both the righteous and the wicked,

for there will be a time for every activity, a time for every deed.”

(Ecclesiastes 3:17 NIV)

 

I closed my eyes and asked my heavenly Father to please help me fall asleep. Lying on my back, I heard the neighbor’s Labrador Retriever barking outside my window. I flipped over to my side. My husband, Jeff, breathed rhythmically next to me.