Morning Moments

THINK OF IT!  On the inside of me is God Himself and I am sealed to the day of redemption.  But on the outside angels attend and are given charge over me and I am "smeared" as with the stucco of an house for external beauty (countenance); as with the glaze of pottery prepared for the fire so that I am not tarnished nor marred (protection); as with precious ointment from THE Alabaster Box, broken, so that the air around is filled with the scent of His presence (attraction). Hallelujah!  Remember what they said about Jesus to paraphrase, "Hmm, there is something different about this man!"

What is different about me?  Am I a servant that does not "strive", but is gentle toward all (including spouse, children, and all those closest to me)?  Am I rendering insult for insult or am I committing myself to Him who judges righteously?  Do I do unto others as I would have them do unto me?  Do I love my enemies, and pray for those who despitefully use and persecute me?

Do I really turn the other cheek?  Can I sing with confidence, "I am a soldier of the cross; a follower of the LAMB?  

The purpose of the ointment is to keep the dead from stinking:)  I AM dead and my life is hide with Christ IN God!  I have to stop this now before I shout and wake my sleeping wife:).  One thing more though before I go today - No corpse ever anointed himself; no vessel ever glazed and baked itself; no house ever stuccoed itself.  It is a done deal by God Himself, so relax and rely on HIM today.

PRAYER:  "Love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all."  Loving Father, in the Name of Jesus, help me to live this light today and everyday.