The Intervention!

An intervention is a purposeful action to alter a process or confront a loved one.

Have you ever had an intervention? You might have, without even knowing it.

 

I believe God did and still does many interventions.

     Jonah had an intervention when he was going the wrong way. God sent a storm and a big fish. Jonah’s unexpected joy ride last 3 days before he was spit out and turned around.

     Paul had an intervention when he was walking the Damascus Road. He was going the wrong way. God sent a blinding light to stop Paul from what he intended. His blindness lasted 3 days before His eyes were opened.

     Moses had an intervention. He was encouraged to return to Egypt by a burning bush. It took some talking between him and God to convince Moses that he was the man for the job.

     Consider the flat tire, the appointment missed, the unexpected event-anything that changed your plans for the day: were those interventions? 

     Regardless, at the end of day, always be thankful.

         

Adverbs with Meaning

Immediately, Freely, Entirely, and Forever- I don’t have to look up these words to know their meaning. These are simple adverbs describing an action. Yet, if I think of them in terms of the action God does for me, they hold special meaning. When I ask for forgiveness, God forgives immediately. He forgives freely, He forgives entirely. He forgives forever.    

     Although I may repeat my request for forgiveness of the same sin , I don't have to do that. I already have His mercy. I just need to let go of my guilt and regret and cling to His promise found in Proverbs 28:13b “But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them (sins) shall have mercy.”