Week 18 - The Journey Day 1
"The child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the desert until the day of his manifestation to Israel." Luke 1:80
My thoughts turn to Zechariah and Elizabeth, John's parents. They were in the desert, barren without child yet their faith carried them through even though they doubted the glory of God, Doubt is part of faith. Now their faith has been rewarded with answer to their prayer. I can see Elizabeth praying for an end to her misery, not giving up hope and believing in God.
John became strong in spirit, the Spirit had been passed on to his parents and now him. "But the Lord's mercy is from age to age, toward those who fear him. His salvation is for the children's children". Psalms 103:17. How different would John's Journey been without the gift of Holy parents? Do we recognize that we are in the desert, our children are in the desert, our grandchildren are in the desert? The way to survive the desert is the substance of God's Holy Spirit.
Zechariah and Elizabeth were nourished by God and were ready for their day of manifestation. John the Baptist was nourished by God and was prepared for his manifestation. Are you in the desert being nourished or is the sun just sucking the life out of you. Start your day with open arms being fed on the journey of life by GOD.
"The child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the desert until the day of his manifestation to Israel." Luke 1:80
My thoughts turn to Zechariah and Elizabeth, John's parents. They were in the desert, barren without child yet their faith carried them through even though they doubted the glory of God, Doubt is part of faith. Now their faith has been rewarded with answer to their prayer. I can see Elizabeth praying for an end to her misery, not giving up hope and believing in God.
John became strong in spirit, the Spirit had been passed on to his parents and now him. "But the Lord's mercy is from age to age, toward those who fear him. His salvation is for the children's children". Psalms 103:17. How different would John's Journey been without the gift of Holy parents? Do we recognize that we are in the desert, our children are in the desert, our grandchildren are in the desert? The way to survive the desert is the substance of God's Holy Spirit.
Zechariah and Elizabeth were nourished by God and were ready for their day of manifestation. John the Baptist was nourished by God and was prepared for his manifestation. Are you in the desert being nourished or is the sun just sucking the life out of you. Start your day with open arms being fed on the journey of life by GOD.
What is God saying to me? "Start the day with open arms." I add sweetness to life that brings about joy.
Dear Father, Hallelujah what a blessing to start my day with open arms, You are present before me even as my eyes are barely open. Thank You Father for the grace of Hope, for the grace of forgiveness, for Your willingness to long suffering so we may come to the depth of Your love for us. Prayers for our children to be raised by Holy parents, the journey through the desert 🌵 is much shorter when You are our guide. Bless us Lord with Your Holy Spirit, protect us this day and be ever before us. In Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Ark of the Covenant, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Protector of the Holy Family, Pray for us.
Viva Cristo Rey
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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