Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Keep your Lamp Burning!



I now have a new favorite verse! 

Usually when people ask me to share my favorite verse, I say I have too many…one for each situation that may arise!   But yesterday, I found THE one that should fit every situation that may pop up!

Before I share the verse, however, I want to share the thought that leads into that.

How often have you said to God, “Yes, I know I agreed to XYZ, but THIS isn’t exactly what I had in mind!”? 

Well, that is exactly what I have been saying for the last few days while scratching my head and trying to figure it all out. God has thrown me for a loop. He has thrown us a curve ball!

And, then, sure enough, in my Bible Study Monday morning “MY” new verse popped up!

Luke 12:35
Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning! (NIV)

   ….Because you never know.

 In other words~~ALWAYS BE READY FOR ANYTHING!

I shared the verse with my daughter who was aware of my ‘thrown loop’…and she replied, “Thaaat’s funny!” Sometimes I guess all we can do is laugh!

So, when life throws you a curve ball….Remember the familiar verses like Romans 8:28-29 and 1 Corinthians 10:13, but also remember Debbie’s now favorite verse... 

Luke 12:35
Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning! (NIV) ….Because you never know!

Next time you see me, remember to ask, “Debbie, what’s your favorite verse?”

Keep your lamp burning~~because you never know!

Debbie