For One

How many of us tend to overlook one? You see that introvert at work, but tend to keep it moving. You see that one person always standing around the corner store, but find yourself ignoring the person. How about that one friend who has the same issue with their relationship that in your mind you just say yeah, yeah to? One, a number we tend to think about when we want to be on top. Whether it be in business, entertainment, or sports; everybody wants to be number one. Yet how does God view the number one?

Selah

The town of Sarepta was experiencing famine in the land due to its rebellion. Yet God sent the prophet Elijah to bless one widow so she can be satisfied in the midst of a famine. Remember this widows! Jesus had risen and the disciples informed Thomas of what they witness. Yet because of Thomas inner pain, he didn’t believe. Jesus came back just for Thomas to help his unbelief. Jesus was faced with an agony that we will never comprehend or feel when he was nailed to the cross. Nevertheless, he took the time out in the midst of him bearing the sins of the world to reach a soul crying out to him. One, a number that in my opinion God views totally different from men.

1 John 4:17 shares as He is, so are we…

So instead of looking at the number one from a carnal view, let’s begin to look at it from God’s view. You never know of that one soul that God grants the opportunity to share the gospel, be an encouragement, or even bless with a need. Let’s use those one moments we can find ourselves in to build God’s kingdom! I don’t know about you, but I am grateful for a time that God viewed me as for one!

Did You Ever Stop to Think...?

Jesus He experienced his own receiving him not. He had to deal with those among him unbelief. He dealt with church scandals by being upset with them turning his house into a den of thieves. He experienced what we call “church hurt” when the Pharisees who claim to know him turn their backs on him. He was acquainted with grief and knows what it feels like to truly be alone when God our Father had to turn away from him due to the sins of the world. He was mocked, ridiculed, beaten, and even killed. There is truly nothing that we go through here on earth that Jesus did not experience. Hebrews 4:15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testing we do, yet he did not sin. So if you feel depressed, He’s been there. If you feel alone, He’s been there. If you get angry, He’s been there. If you feel hurt, He’s been there. Disappointment, He’s been there. Confusion, He’s been there. Temptations, He’s been there. Persecuted, He’s been there. Shame, He’s been there. Weak, He’s been there. There is absolutely nothing our High Priest can’t relate to, but also he set an example for us to follow. Standing on His word! His word is not just pages to a book, but it is alive! The Word can save, heal, deliver, make free, guide, protect, and send joy along with peace! All we ever need is in His word! Sometimes I think we think that is just too simple, yet it is truth. For He is truth! 2020 has been one interesting year. For some of us it was a year of bereavement. Yet I gain comfort in knowing our High Priest has been there. Because of his loving-kindness and tender mercies he can see us through anything! Be encouraged!