I hear Mary's thoughts as the individuals we will see in scripture today pretty much did not understand just what God was asking them to do, but they obeyed. I hear Mary's thoughts as the angel approaches her with the message "she is highly favored, she is troubled in her mind and wonders what manner of greeting this is, not to mention it is a angel speaking with her. She hears the message that God wants to use her. I'm wondering if we hear the message that God needs us also.

There is great purpose here as we meditate upon the Hymns we sing in our Church. Songs written from the heart directed by Spirit of God are a gift to the Church. When we sing them, there is a sense of the Holy Spirit which brings dedication to our heart.

1 John 2:25 “This is the Promise that He hath Promised us, Eternal Life.” The Promise of the Old Testament is found in Isa. 7:14, and 9:6” And to us Matt. 1:23

Harvest is about bringing in an increase of grain after the season of planting. Let us consider what we have planted this past year and evaluate our harvest.

We are on a spiritual journey, and the enemy of our soul often plants things in our path to detour us from the Work that God has for us. Today’s message is about our Road Work. What can we do for Jesus/Kingdom as we travel toward eternal life. We must overcome the detours, have patience while waiting, and “work!”

Jesus' faith enduring the Cross abolished death, and brought life and immortality to us. May we have the Testimony of Faith in these trying times as we remember the men and women who walked before us.

” In moments of torment, let us remember God’s Word to us, for it is our strength and power for that moment. Hear the Word of Lord … “Whoso keepteth His Word, in him verily is the Love of God perfected: hereby we know we that we are in Him!” – “Herein is our Love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment … There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. We love Him because He first loved us!”

In Genesis we saw God's personal friendship with Adam and Eve. We read that Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the friend of God.

Preeminence of Christ

Today my Son in the Faith is with us to share about the Orphanage in Mexico. His daughter Alma will also be with him. It is always a joy to hear the news of the children and have Alma share with us too. We are working with Dr. Wood to establish an online Bible College. Of course this blessed me greatly. We have shared our studies and prayerfully they will reach the nations once again through the Ministry of Fountain of Life.