Angels Are for Real...

 ...I experienced it yesterday!

On my way to a prayer meeting in the morning, I was driving along the highway heading to the village where the ministry base we work with is located. Somehow in the middle of a curve I got too close to the right side, and my tire caught the dip going into the shoulder. I swerved, and then jerked the steering wheel, trying to correct myself and get back into the lane. Either I jerked too hard, or it was icy, or both, but suddenly I found myself in the other lane, completely turned around. I just spoke out, "Jesus, help!" And the next thing I know I was sitting on the shoulder/shallow ditch of the other side, facing the opposite direction on the highway. I had a moment of shock and then realized that I was okay, the car was okay, and that there had been no other traffic on the highway at that time. PRAISE THE LORD! I nonchalantly turned the car back on, put on my signal light, pulled out onto the road, turned around and kept going. 

Miracles still happen today!

When I got home, the Lord brought to mind Psalm 91, and I realized I had personally experienced it:

"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
    will rest in the shadow of the Almighty....

A thousand may fall at your side,
    ten thousand at your right hand,
    but it will not come near you....

  If you make the Most High your dwelling—
    even the Lord, who is my refuge— 

 then no harm will befall you,
    no disaster will come near your tent. 

For he will command his angels concerning you
    to guard you in all your ways; 

they will lift you up in their hands,    so that you will not strike your foot against a stone....

“Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him;
    I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. 

He will call upon me, and I will answer him;
    I will be with him in trouble,
    I will deliver him and honor him."

Did you see that? "I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name." There is power in the Name of Jesus! I called out, and He rescued me. There is power to break every chain - every chain of death, every chain of sickness, every chain of fear, every chain of shame, every chain of lack, every chain of hurt and brokenness. What chain do you need Him to break today? Call on His Name!

Praying you will experience the power of Jesus in your life today!

Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone! I'm so thankful for the gift of Christ, and that we can celebrate Him all year 'round, but be especially reminded of Him at this time.

Mogi and I are in Kentucky this week, visiting my sister and her family. It's been a great trip so far! Sledding (we really had a white Christmas, which was a treat for the Americans!), baking German cookies, singing carols, playing games. We decided not to exchange presents this year; instead, we gave the gift of presence. We were challenged by the Advent Conspiracy to: 

Our visit was a surprise for our nieces and nephews. It was precious to see their faces when we came downstairs the first morning...shock mixed with excitement. I think time really is the best gift. We don't need any more stuff, and we want to strengthen these family relationships and take advantage of the time we have to spend together. Be inspired by the promo video from the Advent Conspiracy - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVqqj1v-ZBU&feature=related

As I have said before, the Lord has laid on my heart the word joy this month. I was reading the popular 'Christmas passage' from Isaiah 9:1-7, and this theme jumped out at me again. Look at the promises that this son who was prophesied to be born fulfills: "The people walking in darkness have seen a great light...You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you...you have shattered 
the yoke that burdens them...he will be called 

       Wonderful Counselor, 

                  Mighty God, 

                  Everlasting Father,

                    Prince of Peace."

This is the God we serve! The God that became flesh and made his dwelling among us to show us his love. He is the one that offers true joy. This year may you choose anew the light of his presence; may he increase your joy; may the things that burden you be shattered, and my you come to know this Jesus in an even more personal way as your Counselor, the One who is mighty, your Father, and our Prince of Peace. 

Christmas blessings!

-The Moglers