Blessed Beyond Measure

Exceedingly above. Running over. These are the words used to describe what our expectation of God's ability to bless us should look like in our lives. We should be examples of “blessed beyond measure.” What does that really mean? Does it mean we will not encounter any issues? Does it mean we won’t experience hardship? No. Actually, when I think of some of the most blessed individuals in the bible, they endured the most. Job lost everything. David lived on the run, his child died, and his house was a hot mess. Elijah was tormented by Jezebel. Why would we expect any less? Our blessings are directly tied to our ability to endure hardship. It sounds oxymoronic, but God’s word said he would use the foolish things to confound the wise. People with the greatest testimonies have endured the greatest tests. No matter what you are going through, count it all joy. You are blessed beyond measure.

Zion

The first time I heard anything about Zion was in reference to the city of God. Then, it was Lauryn Hill. Next, it was Bob Marley. Lastly, it was the Matrix. All were references to a sacred place or thing. For David, it was Jerusalem. For Lauryn, it was her son. For Bob, it was Ethopia. In the Matrix, it was the last human city. Where is your piece of heaven on Earth? Where is your sacred place? Where is your place of worship? Where is your Promised Land? Where is your Zion?

Deft

Deft adj.

1. dexterous; nimble; skillful; clever

David was a shepherd, a musician, a warrior and a king. Joseph and Jesus were carpenters. Peter was a fisherman. Matthew was a tax collector. Nehemiah was a cupbearer. They all had jobs. However, their jobs didn't define them. Their jobs were only a conduit to their destiny. What's your skill? Do you have deft hands? Are you good with numbers? Can you remember things? Are you a good writer? Do you have the voice of an angel or beautiful mind? What is that thing about you that makes you different? What is your God-given strength? What makes you deft? 

“You'll get mixed up, of course, as you already know. You'll get mixed up with many strange birds as you go. So be sure when you step. Step with care and great tact and remember that Life's a Great Balancing Act. Just never forget to be dexterous and deft. And never mix up your right foot with your left.” – From "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" by Dr. Seuss