The Town Crier . . .

It is written in Matthew 5: 14-16 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."

From the time I was a little girl I did all I could to be heard. I wasn't looking to be seen - just heard. As a matter of fact, my father, God rest his soul, use to say that I was 'louder than 10 boys'. Over the years the reality of that statement has brought both tears of pain and smug acknowledgment of its truth.

Recently it seems that the Lord has provided me with ample opportunities to continue in my efforts to be heard. He has showered me with so much of His love that I just can't keep it all to myself - so out it oozes on to others. Try as I might, I just can't hold it back.

When I'm asked how I'm feeling I just can't help but to tell people that I'm blessed. When the mere mention of something good comes into a conversation I just can't help but lead people to know that God's hand print is all over it. You don't have to hit people over the head with the truth - just be willing to be fruitful!

Well, this evening as the Lord and I spent some quiet time together I began thanking Him for the boldness that He has given me lately. I thanked Him for the awesome opportunities that he's provided for me to witness to people and suddenly it occurred to me that Daddy (my earthly father) use to consider my loudness to be a bad thing . . . but Abba (my Heavenly Father) considers it something much different. He created me to be the trumpeter that I am today. He fully intended for me to be the modern day version of the Town Crier so He's thrilled with my big mouth. I'm focused and ready to go out to all the nations . . . all right, all right . . . I'm focused to go out to all the people He brings to me in this county (heeheehee) and tell them who this Jesus is that I love and who loves me.

In the Gospel of John, Jesus said . . . "for this reason I was born - for this reason I came into this world . . . to testify to the truth". I am very thankful that the Lord has allowed me to see that "for this reason I was born - for this reason I came into this world . . . to be the Town Crier - sharing the Good News of the Gospels wherever I go!!! I love being a beam of Christ's light rather than living in darkness.

I love it when I have proof that He is alive and more than just a little bit active in my life!!!

Jesus, my cup overflows with Your goodness and grace. I stand as living proof to Your promise as it is written in Matthew 25:29 "For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance." Help us all Lord, to be ready and to help others be ready, for your immanent return.
Hallelujah, Jesus. Thank You, Lord.
Amen and Amen.
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