“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”
– 1 Corinthians 15:18
Another interesting fact about Nazareth, the town where Jesus was raised, is that it was a four mile walk from a place called Sepphoris, which may have been the birthplace of His mother Mary. As our Savior was growing up, this city, which was perched atop a 400-foot hill, was being built up by Herod Antipas to showcase the spectrum of Roman beauty and engineering. Since we know that Jesus was a tekton, or someone who worked with His hands (not necessarily a carpenter in the traditional sense of the word), it’s very possible that he and Joseph spent their days hewing stone there before He launched His earthly ministry. Since there wasn’t much work to be had in Nazareth, Sepphoris, which historian Josephus called “The Jewel of Galilee,” was a logical place of employment for craftsmen. Featuring beautiful mosaics and boasting a 4,000 seat amphitheater chiseled from the rock, working at the site of this ancient masterpiece would have provided our Lord exposure to both the Greek and Roman cultures and thus equipped Him more comprehensively for His later call. My friend, no assignment you’ve been given is insignificant. Though we live in a world that likes to prioritize skills and employment according to their prestige or profit, God has called you to do something specific, and it’s part of His greater plan and purpose. Even if you’re unsatisfied and you aspire to bigger things in the future, take time to thank Him for where you are right now. While you may feel bored, stuck, or burnt out, He is using your current assignment to prepare you to do even more, and everything that’s being built up in you today will be built out in the years to come. He never wastes a moment of what you go through, and He weaves every minute of hard work into a masterpiece that uniquely displays His glory. |
Prayer
Jesus, thank you for where I am right now. I believe that you are using my current assignment to prepare me to do even more in the future.
Reflection
How might your current job or call be equipping you to do more in your next season?
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I still want to wait until it is safe for me to resume my favorite activities such as playing bingo every Thursday evenings and singing karaoke every first and third Saturday evenings at our Miami Elks Lodge948 and by doing my lector ministry during the 7::30 am Sunday Mass at St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Miami
Florida.With one of the vaccines still awaiting approval by the FDA. It is still a good time for me to be cautious and not to let my guard down. I don’t want to get a bad reaction to either vaccine.In the meantime. I will continue to practice good habits such as washing my hands. not touching my eyes nose and mouth.and by wearing a mask.It is very important that people still will heed the warnings about not having any large gatherings. I hope and pray that the Hour.of Power will continue its mission of reaching out to all around the world with the positive and healing messages of God.To Pastor Bobby Schuller and his beautiful family warm wishes for a blessed Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2021c To the worshiping community of Shepherd’s Grove at Irvine Presbyterian Church much love and good tidings for a blessed and happy holiday season.To the Hour of Power choir and Orchestra and their two conductors Drs Irene Messalores and Mark Riley much love and appreciation for the inspiring music and singing.To the Voices of Hope Children’s Choir and their director Sarah Grandpre lots of praise for their beautiful and warm angelic harmonies.As always I remain a faithful viewer and Happy and Wholesome Student in Jesus Christ.Merry Christmas and may 2021 be a better year for all.For unto us A child is born.aUnto us A son is given. Amen and Alleluia.