Did you know?

Did you know that 27% of the Bible is prophecy? AND 20% of the books of the Bible are prophetic! Wow. I guess that means we should be paying attention to prophecy. I don't know about you, but when I think of prophecy I think of some hokey thing from a Harry Potter book :) Like I said before, I didn't know I was going to like studying Daniel's prophecies but I do.

I think in our culture today we forget how destructive pride can be. We don't think about what it does. I'm not even though thinking about it :) I think to myself, what is wrong with a dad being proud of his little girl who learns how to kick a ball for the first time. Maybe nothing, IF we don't let pride inflate us. But think about all the things pride can lead to. Fights at high school football games. Broken friendships. Thoughts anyone?

More random plot twists- Have you ever asked yourself, Can God trust me? Does God look at you and say, "Oh, yes, that's Sally, she can handle this situation." Or is it, "Well... maybe I won't let her be a part of this one." I know I need to ask myself that question. I don't think I would be in the affirmative category right now. I know I need to pretty much be on my knees praying that I can get to that level of trust with God.

Speaking of praying, isn't it awesome that we have Jesus Christ interceding on our behalf to the Father? I mean. Jesus. yeah. Him praying for us. How powerful!

Sorry this is random tonight. Lots of little tidbits. In my bible study, Beth said something to the effect of isn't it great that we don't just hope that Jesus is the son of God- we know. Now, sometimes I have to take a look at my faith and relationship and say ok, girl, this is where I am. Look at what is right in front of you. Faith is one of those things for me. But, I'm dealing with. I guess I'm just putting it here to see if maybe it can be encouraging for you. You aren't the only one who struggles.

Last random note, Since I've been reading a lot about prophecy the possibility of theopany (appearance of Christ after he ascended into heaven but before he comes back- or something like that. Google it!) How crazy awesome is this stuff. I mean Daniel was sitting there praying and wham!!! there was (what some scholars to be) Jesus. Daniel freaked out. So would I. What would be your reaction if Jesus Christ literarily appeared before you. Yeah. Man. Imagine that. I guess we don’t' have to b/c some day it will be a reality in eternity. But if during my life he did appear and I wasn't dead, what would I do. I don't know. What would you do?

Moving mountains

So I saw a verse today in Psalms that was pretty awesome. It talked about how God is just storing up good things for us. Isn’t that cool? He is like a Dad who is just buying up everything for his little one’s birthday and just so excited for them to unwrap it on that special day. Everyday can be our “birthdays” from God. Pray that you can receive and use all the amazing things God is waiting to give you because we are precious to Him. He loves us and wants us to do great things.

You know how you read the bible and see all these miraculous signs and wonders and think to yourself, man that would be cool if that happened these days! It can! (I sound like a tv salesman!) We have something better than an angelic visitor or vision! We have the Holy Spirit with us at all times! A part of the Trinity inside us. Wow. I mean think about it. It’s the whole mustard seed thing. If you have faith as small as a mustard seed you can move mountains.