Thursday, February 11, 2016

Day 38 - Own It

Day 38
Job 32-33, Matthew 1

We see how God takes ordinary people to do extraordinary things and make wonderful points. Matthew leads up to the birth of Jesus through people who weren't all that holy. As you will see as we make our way through the Word, however, is that God used these people to bring the Savior!

Trudging through life, and trying to cope in "survival mode" seems to be a theme for many. We get through a day and move onto the next one, not really looking back or looking ahead. When we hit a wall and mess up, we figure we are unworthy or done with what God had planned for us, but the truth of the matter is those moments are when God can shine in you most.

Even in Job's situation, God will move in extraordinary ways. He has a plan, He has a plan, He has a plan! Despite how people judge you and what they think about the situation you are in, He is ultimately the One in control.

Each of the names leading up the Christ's birth had a story and they had hardships. There are no perfect people, nor are there easy lives, but these people, whether you had heard of them or not, played a huge role in bringing Christ to the world. No matter how insignificant you feel or how messed up you think your life is, God will use you!

Joseph, Mary's husband, was a great example of owning his situation. Because Mary had gotten pregnant (Joseph was unaware of how until the angel came to him) he had made plans to leave Mary quietly. In this culture, this was a big deal. Mary could have been stoned to death if Joseph had blown the whistle on her being a "cheater", before knowing the whole story. But Joseph, we read, takes ownership and he "took" Mary to be his wife. This word "took" means to take (receive) by showing strong personal initiative. Joseph owned this situation and stayed in God's plan!

Where are you finding yourself in life today? No matter how insignificant you feel, or how mundane your days are, remember, God is using them for a greater purpose. You may feel like your life is so messed up and there is no fixing it, but God has a plan! We see all the "messed up" people He used to bring us a Savior! He will do greatness in and through you too! Own this day and your situation. Own your life!

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