Faithful and True!

You would not believe what happened to me today!

At the beginning of the day the Lord was teaching me about the concept of learning to rest in His Spirit. Resting in the Spirit is of the utmost importance in our daily walk with the Lord. If we can rest in the Lord, then we can enjoy the Lord, and if we can enjoy the Lord, we can flow in Him, and He through us.

As I was contemplating the things of the kingdom, it came time for me to pick up my girlfriend from school. However, I WAS LATE! And this did not go over too well with her! She was mad, and upset, and it was BAD!

My mother visited me later in the day (I took time to go to the bookstore), and the Lord spoke through me a word that was welling up inside me. And I believe that this word can apply to each and every person that is reading this right now.

Even though I was late BECAUSE I was praying for my city, and our nation, and our children, and many other things, the Lord still convicted me. You see, the Lord ALWAYS walks and moves and operates in LOVE. For He is love, and if we are to be like Him, and represent Him, we must move as He moves, and walk in LOVE.

Well, the response from my girlfriend hurt me terribly, if only for a moment in time. I was badly hurt. It felt like arrows were coming down in every direction. Battered and bruised, I went to meet with my mother.

As my mom and I were eating lunch, I started to speak to her about how Love covers a multitude of sins. Now I was in the wrong in this situation, for I was not responsible and did not pick my girlfriend up on time. However, her response was not exactly the epitome of godliness. Even so, I could have done better.

Yes, EVEN THOUGH I was praying while not attending to my girlfriend's needs, the Lord still let me know that I was in the wrong in part. He let me know that love covers a multitude of sins.

So while eating at Panera, I bought a loaf of bread, and then went across the street to buy a bar of chocolate. I didn't exactly know how I was to approach my girlfriend about the issue, but I knew I was to show some kingdom love and call her.

I called her, and all was smooth, and she told me to come to the library to pick her up. After I went to the library, I went inside and the first thing she asked me was if I was ready to go. I said 'yes'.

Christine got her stuff and we walked to the car together. And upon entering the car, there she saw the bread and the chocolate. She asked if they were for her and I said 'yes'! Oh, the power of yes! Kidding! The power of LOVE; of God's love in action! Within seconds she started to smile, and then gave me a kiss!

It has been said that love is the most powerful force in the universe; and that assessment is TRUE. If anyone tells you otherwise it is a lie from hell.

Today I was reminded that the flesh has plans for our future, the kingdom of darkness has plans for our future, and so does the King of kings. And I know, and believe wholeheartedly that His plan will prevail in each and every one of our lives, because love covers a multitude of sins, whether our own, or others; and it is He Who works ALL THINGS in accordance with His will. To Him be glory and honor forever! Amen.