Luke 22:7-13

In these verses we find something similar to what we found on day 73. Jesus told them what to look for---and what to do with the findings. Clear instructions. AGAIN. Over and over He does the same with us.

Okay, let's get on with today. If there was a lesson written for me, I suppose today would be it. With the very first question Beth poses, she hits me in the head. "What task has Christ called you to lately, even though you're not crazy about doing it?" My answer? Speaking to a group. Why? Nerves.

Well, before you say it I will for you! "If Christ can calm a hurricane slamed sea, can He not calm the nerves on one 46 1/2 year old girl from Florida?" Answer, Yes He can!

AND as I faithfully follow His directive---obedient heart beating in my chest---He calms the sea of my mind. And my faith explodes!

Ephesians 2:10 NIV "For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."

God has a purpose and plan for each of our lives! He had one planned from the beginning! The circumstances that happen in our day-to-day is preparation for what He has planned. Peter and John were chosen to perform certain tasks---for a reason. God had a plan. He knew in advance the pen and ink would flow from their hands onto the parchment...He knew they would share the LIFE of the Redeeming Lamb!

I like what Beth said in the 4th paragraph, "While every part of the meal was highly symbolic, it had no meaning at all without the lamb. The most important preparation Peter and John made was the procuring and preparing of the Passover lamb.....They may not have grasped the significance of it at the time, but eventually they "got it."

Do you "get it?" Do you know that the day-to-day is part of His divine plan for you and me? The problems and trials we face today---are working in us a greater ---stronger faith for days to come? His word says, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 NIV (emphasis mine)

I love how He speaks to our hearts! Beth shared at the end, "Christ's ultimate goal in any work He assigns to us is to reveal Himself, either through us or to us.....Beloved, the tasks God gives you are never trivial." AMEN!

As we close today, I want you to get into a posture of worship. Michael W. Smith has a song that has such an anointing all over it! Every time I hear it or sing it--I feel the power in those words!
Agnus Dei---Latin for "Lamb of God"....hear it and worship Him. The LAMB OF GOD!



Keeping the Faith,

Angie

Lamb picture obtained from hedweb.com