6/01/13 LEARNING TO BE GRACIOUS

Today I was speaking in tongues in the kitchen and the very, very clear word GRACIOUS came through amongst the tongues.  It reminded me of the following scripture that reflected the character of Jesus.  It is interesting that this scripture took place immediately after Jesus had been tested and tried by the devil in the wilderness.  

Luke 4:22 And all bore him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son?

I had just walked through a test where I was being treated with disrespect. I felt the Lord was telling me through my tongues that the way to resolve this situation was to be gracious.  And so I wrote a brief and gracious reply and the person wrote back saying, “Thank you for being so gracious.”  This really healed my heart and it was not because the situation was resolved.  It was because the Lord rewarded me with the honor of letting me know ahead of time He was helping me to be gracious, it had given Him pleasure to be gracious through me and I had passed the test! 

We need to remember that if we are gracious to others, the Lord will be gracious to us.

WORD TO PONDER:  I AM GRACIOUS AND BENDING LOW IN KINDNESS  12/25/12

My beloved child, how I LONG to bless you!  How I LONG to pick you up and embrace you and comfort you!  I hear your wavering thoughts and worry over past mistakes. I know that during your time of discipline, you felt abandoned, yet you know I said I will never, ever abandon you.  Yes there are times of silence, so that you may have time to reflect, repent and return to Me.  I never forgot you for a moment, you are always in My thoughts and prayers.  You know I AM the God of another chance!  I have totally forgiven you and those places are washed clean in the book about your life.  I AM extending My love and graciousness into your life and you shall once again know how favored and accepted you are.  Be at peace dear one, come to Papa and let Me comfort you. 

Num 6:20

And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: 23 " Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, 'This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them: 24 "The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; 26 The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace." ' 27 "So they shall put My name on the children of Israel, and I will bless them."