GO JUMP IN THE LAKE!

TGIF Greetings~

A shout-out to my mom whom I remember fondly on this day in particular.  Even though she firmly believed that Halloween was wrought with evil aspects that try to snuff out the light of Christ, she believed even more firmly in Psalm 118:24: “This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” Therefore, every year, I, who according to her had the best handwriting of all the children, would make a poster that said, “We do not believe in the evils of Halloween, but if you want candy in the name of Jesus, knock on the door!”  I am pleased to report that plenty of people knocked! Amen!

Now, on to our DEVO.

Mark 11:22 “Embrace this God-life. Really embrace it, and nothing will be too much for you. This mountain, for instance: Just say, 'Go jump in the lake' - no shuffling or shilly-shallying - and it's as good as done.”

“This mountain.”

What, dear one, is blocking your path to joy and peace? What larger-than-life situation has you freaking out.  It could be a mountain of bills, a mountain of sadness, a mountain of medical issues, loneliness, fear, rebellious children, a heartless husband…

Jesus never says that mountains don’t exist, but He does say that when we embrace God and the way He wants us to live, we can speak to that mountain, and it will move.  This brings up an interesting point.  I was talking to a friend the other day about this very same verse and she said, “Yenise, the mountains have ears.”

That’s a great way of saying the mountains will hear whatever we tell them.  Notice how Jesus doesn’t say, “Please move.” Or, “I know you are big, but I need you to move aside now.”  Nope! Jesus is firm and to the point.  Authoritative.  Resolute. No shilly-shallying, which means no hesitation and no stalling. 

PRAYER: Dear Lord, No shilly-shallying from me today.  In the name of Jesus I speak to this particular situation (Fill in the blank:_______________): GO JUMP IN THE LAKE!

Thank You that “It’s as good as done!” Amen.