The Power Of ONE

As I read  the Living Word and allow it to minister and speak Life to me I can see a bit of God's plan and what He started doing in the ancient days and on up to this time and for all eternity. I will talk about the ancient days and this time. Eternity will surely speak for itself, don't you think? He is so magnificent ( for lack of a more descriptive word) in the use of those He chose. I see all through the Scriptures, The Father's desire for His people and the people He chose to lead,  speak to,  warn, and minister to the nations that He allowed to emerge from the 12 tribes and others. I can stop right here and say Thank You God, for the "others" cause not being Jewish,  He still had a plan that included me and I am grateful, What about you?  Moving on,  He used ONE person all along from the Creation throughout all times and ages. These people were not highly educated (except Paul),they didn't possess any special abilities He did not give, (except Samson) nor were the qualified for this huge calling God called them into, (not by today's standards anyway) and yet The Creator of the universe called them up and out and into a place in which they could be used to save a nation, speak to a nation, lead a nation, or minister God's Word to a nation of people. God even used animals such as a donkey(Numbers 22: 22-36) and a great fish (Jonah 1:17). The people He used started with Adam and then after a bit of time, father Abraham, in whom all families of the earth shall be blessed(Romans 4:16-18). Moses led the children of Israel out of bondage in Egypt and one of my many favorites, Joseph. Remember him?  His brothers sold him into slavery  because of their jealousy, although they each had the Blessing on them as well, they just didn't walk in theirs and Joseph did. Let us not forget Joshua, Ester, Deborah, Ruth, Mary Magdala, the women who ministered to Jesus out of their substance, (girl power), Jonah, King David, the many prophets, Paul and the most Powerful ONE of all these Jesus. These are a few examples of God's willingness to use ONE person to accomplish what He wants accomplished whether or not they are qualified, classified, certified, educated enough or just plain fit. You know I am probably leading up to John the Baptist. Some called him a mad/wildman baptizing people in the Jordan. Whatever, God called him and he did what the Creator told him to do - Prepare the way. All these and others were vital to God in their obedience to Him. Jonah tried to escape the calling and he became temporary fish food. Only our loving God could make that a temporary situation. Elijah became discouraged and depressed, afraid and  God used wind, earthquake and fire to minister to Elijah, signaling His still small voice He uses (1Kings 19:9 -13). It must be a heavy thing when called to minister God's Word to a nation of hard hearted people. Moses called them stiffneck. Wonder what our description would be for today? Ponder, ponder. The Bible has a lot of interesting things to say about ONE. The Scripture that stands out the most right now is the one found in Ecclesiastes 4:9 -12, where it talks about two is better than one and it list all the reasons why. Personally speaking God, I am so glad that although I am ONE at this stage I am NEVER alone.  When I fall down (which by the way is daily),I can rest in the Savior of the Universe to save me from perishing, Thank you Jesus!!! It can be disheartening if you are ONE and without Christ as your Head. Don't go on like that if this is you reader, He is there for you simply by asking Him into your heart, believing Him and receiving Him. He loves us so much that the plan of salvation is so easy, anyone with a heart beat can have it, it is a free gift and a free choice(Deuteronomy 30: 19 -20). When God called Paul to bring this message to the Gentile nation of people and kings, Paul was a persecutor of Christ. His main goal in life was to bring as many of Jesus' followers to death as he could and he carried the approval of the religious leaders with him. But on the way to Damacus ,Jesus called for him and his plans became null and void and a new day and a new plan emerged (Acts9). Thank God!!! But the ONE that makes all this clear is God. He stepped down from Heaven as The Savior when the ONE He used this time and for all time was Himself. He called on Himself to come into this place and be the Sacrifice for the nations, tribes, and tongues of people who will freely choose Him. The other ONES were to deliver the message, but God Himself is The Message they were to Deliver.  The Power of ONE is truely a Powerful Power. (no this is not a tongue twister). When these Scriptures minister to me in this way I am thankful to be ONE.  I am not discouraged cause the Mighty Word talks to me when this world speaks opposite. I am thankful that although I live here I don't and can't conform to the worlds pattern. It is a pattern that is moving the Creator of it out of everything and we wonder why we are having earthquakes, tsunamis, Hurricanes, and all these deadly weather occurances. The Creation itself is groaning under the weight of a world that is pushing it's Maker out.(Romans 8:20 -23). But we have Hope and it is a everlasting Hope. Let the Word minister to you God's Hope for us. He planned it from the beginning. Glory to God!!! (Revelation 22).    I love you, God loves you and   Jesus is Lord!!!