January 28, 2009

“This is how you are to bless the People of Israel. Say to them,

God bless you and keep you, God smile on you and gift you, God look you full in the face and make you prosper. In so doing, they will place my name on the People of Israel — I will confirm it by blessing them.” Numbers 623-26 The Message

When does grace become dangerous in your life…?

… When God pours it so freely and fully into you without hesitation. He wants to “smile on you today” … will you let Him? Will you live out of that smile today? He wants to “gift you”  … place His life within you so that your life connected and fruitful. Will you let Him gift you today? He wants to look “full in your face and prosper you” … so that you will know that you are totally loved and accepted by Him. An accepted life as a son and daughter prospers in everything they do because they reveal the full face  of Jesus to everyone they meet. Will you let Him look you fully in the face today?  Your whole day is about staying in the love of God … all day long… arms open to the Mercy One’s unending life … changing your life in “real life”. Will you keep your life in the love of Jesus today? You can’t do it alone … you need a few friends … and it only takes a moment to start. …

“But you dear friends, carefully build yourselves up in this most holy faith by praying in the Holy Spirit, staying right at the center of God’s love, keeping your arms open and outstretched, ready for the mercy of our Master, Jesus Christ. This is unending life, real life.” Jude 20-21 The Message

Ken Chester: Grace Gripped is sent God-Blessed-Smiled Upon -Gifted Followers of Jesus and friends of Priority One (ken@priorityone.org)