"Who Cares?"

Does Anyone Care?

Ever felt that way before? As my daughter and I walked out of a building one day into the rain, she took a plastic bag that was full of school things and started pushing it against my head. I couldn't figure out what she was doing so I kind of jerked my head back to avoid geting hit in th head by a jar she had in the bag. That's when she said, "Hey! I'm trying to cover your head up so you won't get wet!". I had no clue that she was doing this for me and was embarassed that I had pulled away like I did.

I was telling a friend about this and she explained that my daughter was doing something that girls do and that a boy would never had done that. She said it is just the way girls and boys are made. her final statement was,"It's just a girl thing to take care of you".

As I thought about this, I remembered receiving an email once that explained how the man and woman together form a picture of our God. It explained that the woman's caring and desire for relationship was just like our Lord while the man's desire to accomplish and protect was also like our Lord. The point being that God created man and woman in His image to be complete when the two become one in matrimony. Knowing this helped me to understand my daughter better and why she acted so caring for me that day. This knowledge that I had about my God took the mystery out of the equation, but there are many who don't have this knowledge. They are mystified and don't understand why someone would care for them, especially when they are not very nice to to others.

It's true, God made the woman to be more caring and nurturing than the man and the man to be more protecting and agressive than the woman. That is clear to see and we all need to remember that it is a clear picture of what our God is like because we find in the Word of God that He cares for us all. Even the people who are not so easy to care for in this world. God knows that this life on earth in the flesh is like a vapor that will quickly pass. He wants us to join Him in a place that He has gone to prepare for those who believe. Share this message today with the person that seems disconnected! This is what they really need because after all, they were created in God's image too. They will find peace and joy when they accept the care of our Lord. I know I did when I understood and bent down so my daughter could cover my head with her bag that rainy day! It gave me great joy to know that she naturally cared about me like that.

Scripture Passage

1Peter 5:4-7
4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Thot: Knowing God cares for you will bring joy in any circumstance!

"Into the Light"

Out of the Shadows

It has been said that Michael Angelo kept a small candle burning on the bill of his cap when he was creating a masterpiece painting. The reason was to create light that would eliminate his own shadow from appearing on the painting while he worked. If he had not done this, his overall view of the colors would have been distracted and the famous paintings of this master artist may have never found their true beauty in the eyes of the beholders.

Is it possible that we too need a light on our caps today? When we find ourselves moving ahead in our lives and we are constantly reminded of our mistakes and how easily we are distracted; maybe we have moved ahead of the light! If the shadow of our physical limitations are always finding their ways in our path, only to remind us of the past, it would be wise to turn to the light. That candle that will light the way and eliminate the shadows of our human limits is in our Lord Jesus. He is the light of the world. Turn to the light and your shadows will vanish as you leave them behind you to go forward into His plan for your life today!

Let God light your path and you will find the shadows of our physical circumstances and limitations are no longer distracting your view of the life that He has planned for you! Don't let discouragement shadow your life. It is Jehovah El-Elyon who created all and is always there for you and we will find our view become brighter when we turn to Him!

Scripture for Today

Isa 45:5-8
5 I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me:
6 That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none beside me. I am the LORD, and there is none else.
7 I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.
8 Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the LORD have created it.

Thot: Getting into the Light of the Word will lead us out of the shadows of this life!