When we allow the words of the Bible to permeate our hearts and minds our perspective changes. The Holy Spirit begins to teach us and change us. Jesus told His disciples about the Holy Spirit and the help the Spirit would bring. “But when the Friend comes, the Spirit of Truth, he will take you by the hand and guide you into all the truth there is.” (John 16:12 MSG)

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!

One thing to understand about walking with Jesus, it is not going to be easy, but it will be awesome! God’s plan is not a bunch of religious ideas and spiritual talk. God’s plan is US and our lives. God’s great love and purposes for each one of us are worked out in the challenges, messes, and storms of daily life. And He chooses to do that with each one of us, just as we are!