Amazing unseen things happened at my
conception. Then after birth, unnoticed activity took place in my brain as I
grew. I learned to speak English. I decided I didn’t like hominy ‘cause they
used lye to make it. Fear of flogging roosters stirred in my skinny breast, and
panic disturbed my sleep because a sibling told me Indians used to roam on our
farm.
I wasn’t much more than a toddler when I
learned Jesus loved me and had a wonderful plan for my life. From a large
impoverished family and a freckled-faced redhead, when I started school,
classmates often teased me. Yet, I smiled inside where they couldn’t see
because I had a secret. Jesus loved me!
I’d never seen Jesus, but when I gave my
heart to Him, I knew He is real. The invisible has been much of my reality. I
saw people in our family healed, and observed other answers to prayer and
miracles. I breathed invisible air, felt invisible wind, planted seeds with
invisible life, and ate eggs with God’s invisible design in them to make a live
chicken, if fertilized. I could go on and on.
God is teaching me more about the
invisible. No, not about the evil out there, but the wondrous power of God
available.
In Hebrews 11, the Faith Chapter, we’re
told, “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do
not see... By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command
so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible” (1,3).
In awe, I think about the power that
created the universe. Power more amazing
than man can imagine, and yet I can have a portion of that power. Isaiah wrote,
“He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might he increases
strength.” “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and
a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7).
Acts 1:8 says, “You shall receive power
after the Holy Ghost comes upon you and you shall be my witnesses.”
The same power that created the universe
will abide in me to accomplish things not seen, such as love and redemption.
Invisible, but amazing.
©Copyright Ada Brownell April 2014
The invisible.
The seed growing in the ground. The egg in
the womb. The air we breathe.
Forces of evil, as well as angels of light.
The miraculous touch of salvation, healing,
restoration.
My thoughts. How they can affect my
behavior and the lives of others.
How winter is turned into spring (maybe
touch Job’s description)
The wind.
Sin, righteous, Judgment
IMAGINE THE FUTURE YOU---A motivational Bible study by Ada Brownell
The intriguing thing about our dreams is we’re always
the “Star.” Comedy, romance, murder
mystery, drama, documentary of a heroine—there we are in the middle of
everything.
When we’re awake we also star in our dreams. Dream big
and work toward your goals and you’ll write a story with your life that might
amaze you.
Whether your story is a tragedy or a cherished classic
depends on who you want to become and if you pursue your dreams.
If you continue
to do or not do what you practice now, what kind of future do you imagine
for yourself?
The decisions we make ourselves affect our future more
than those made for us. We have control of our attitudes, our work ethic, our
sense of wonder, our faith to believe in God and for great things. It is up to
us where we end up in life and eternity.
This Bible study will help you discover evidence for
faith; how to look and be your best; who can help; interesting information
about dating, love and marriage; choosing a career; how to deposit good things
into your brain you can spend; and how to avoid hazards that jeopardize a successful
life on earth and for eternity, all mingled with true stories that can make you
smile.
MEET THE AUTHOR:
Among her books: Imagine the
Future You, a youth Bible study (November 2013). Joe the Dreamer: The Castle and the Catapult, (Jan. 15, 2013); Swallowed by Life: Mysteries of Death,
Resurrection and the Eternal, (Dec. 6, 2011); and Confessions of a Pentecostal, out of print but released in 2012 for
Kindle; All the books are available in paper or for Kindle.
Twitter: @adellerella
Blog:
Stick to Your Soul Encouragement
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