Mystery Solved

The weather out there, this morning, is frightful, but I just saw the seven day forecast and it is delightful. I heard that the temps are gonna be in the forties and fifties all week with chances of sun every day!!! That is wonderful!

I am really blessed to have opportunities to be part of Bible studies. Previously, I attended a women's study at Porter Memorial Baptist Church in Lexington, meeting the most awesome group of women. Currently, our pastor at our little country church is conducting a study of Colossians. These are my new friends and neighbors here in Scott County. I really do love my neighbors.

I continue to suggest that you absolutely can't go wrong if you read a daily devotional from the Upperroom publication. It is available online daily at upperroom.org. Today's scripture has special meaning to me. It is the very scripture that is often recommended to those who want to start learning about the Bible. What an awesome place to start, John 1:1-5, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning." Yep, that sounds like a good place to start.

Our Colossions Bible study Wednesday brought up the subject of the great mystery of our faith and belief. Today's upperroom also mentions that in the title, Who Is He? There's a lot to that answer. There's probably more written about Jesus and his teachings and his life and his impact on this world than any other individual in all of history. The mystery of who he was and how he affected this world continues to be studied daily around the world. But, if we are faithful in our prayers, our fellowship and our scripture readings, it becomes clear to each of us, in our hearts.

Colossians 1:27 speaks to me, it says: "To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory." I believe that each of us is Christ. We are each members of His church, the body of Christ, we are Him and it is up to us to do His work, which is loving and caring for His people, all people. If we do that, we are accomplishing our part of His plan and we will inherit the glory of Him in heaven.

The dogs really went nuts this morning just as I sat down at the computer. I checked out the reason they were barking. It was a couple of deer walking across the snow covered pasture across the road. I'm so glad hunting season for the most part is over, so I can again enjoy seeing the deer. God blesses us with so many beautiful things. I pray we are all aware of and thankful for the true blessings in our lives.

Have a great day and enjoy this season of preparation for the coming of the baby in the manger, who was and is the Light of this world. luv, Susan