A friend of mine once told me, “If you pray and talk with God about everything you will begin to see God everywhere!” Seeing Jesus in the small stuff helps us remember all the amazing things He has done. Don’t forget what Jesus has done in your life!

Story after story was shared of Isaiah 61 coming alive in peoples lives! Freedom! Chains broken! Darkness removed! Hope was Alive! I heard bold proclamations made - “Because of Jesus, I have traded pain for His loving Promises!” and Jesus has taken my pain and replaced it with His Power!” I was looking at what was once viewed as rubble, broken trash, now shining brightly as Priests of God! Miracle after miracle was shared. Each story a one of a kind work of art, flowers from ashes! Jesus’ beauty on full display!

I would like to make a challenge to you. Take some time to read Isaiah 61. Read the text in more than one translation. This is easy to do with a smart phone. Allow the prophets ancient words to penetrate your heart and mind.

The Bible is not merely a historical record book. It is a studied story with every detail being important. You see, the Bible (God’s Word) connects the dots in our lives. We begin to see the prophecy come alive. The entire story is vastly important. As we emerge our lives in Scripture, we begin to realize - we are living part of the story!