January 21st Daily Word and Visions from God

January 21st Daily Word and Visions from GodLuke 16-...even the dogs were coming and licking his sores.

Genesis 27.46-28.22-He had a dream, and behold, a ladder was set on the earth with its top reaching to heaven; and behold, the angels of GOD were ascending and descending on it.

Psalm 21-We will sing and praise Your power.

Luke 4.14-21-...and the eyes of all the synagogue were fixed on Him. And He began to say to them, "Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.

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Stephanie invaded the favorite sitting space of our dogs. The dogs always sit with their front paws one step below their hinds. And Stephanie invaded their space. But notice the reaction from the dogs and Steph of welcome and love. In Luke Jesus tells a story about a poor man who went to heaven and a rich man who didn't. They were separated by a chasm. The rich man wanted Abraham who was comforting the poor to get a message to his relatives about what could happen if they ignored the prophets of the day. But Abraham was right. We should listen to the people God has sent to us to tell us about God and His grace. Listen and heed the warnings. Listen to the dreams that God sends, like the one that He sent to Jacob. Listen and see the love God has for each one of us. Just like Stephanie on the steps and loving dogs with her, ascending and descending steps. God sent His Son to descend and ascend into our lives and show us how to live. And in this love that chasm is crossed. Not by us, but by Jesus out of love. The chasm is crossed and Jesus was sent to take us to the other side. Up the ladder, up the steps, all an act of love. What more reason do I need to sing praises to God. What more reason do I need to fix my eyes on Jesus and listen as if I'm listening for the very first time a story about a love on some steps to and from heaven.

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Lord, I fix my eyes on you. I listen to your Word. Lead me this day. ---Amen