Treasures of Hope - God seeks seekers

Treasures Of Hope Women's Group met last night at my home. It was our first meeting since the ministry opened two weeks ago. The presence of the women who came enhanced the atmosphere of fellowship. I had never had that many candles lit up in my home before, but tonight there were candles everywhere. The light from the candles seemed to fill up every empty space in the home. We had a small group to start with but it felt like the place was filled with people.

I shared the scriptures from the Book of Isaiah 61:1,3. It's a message of hope! There is hope for those who understand that the Lord's favor would come upon all who sincerely seek to love and obey Him. God knows what to do with grief. He wants to give beauty in exchange for the ashes of our lives. God loves to work with messed-up lives...

I shared a testimony of when I first met Jesus and how He changed my whole focus in life. This led the way for women to share something of their life journey. One thing was certain from the sharing - people are seeking for that something that is missing in their lives. Until that emptiness is filled, the search continues... At the end, prayers were offered up in response to what we shared.

God seeks seekers. 2 Chron.16:9 says: "For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him."

As I reflected more on our time with the women last night, I was also led to read and ponder the following scriptures:

Malachi 3:17: "And they shall be Mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels."

Zechariah 9:16 "And the Lord their God shall save them in that day as the flock of His people: for they shall be as the stones of a crown, lifted up as an emblem upon His land."

Those who find God as their Treasure will be a treasure unto Him.

Prayer: "Dear Lord, help us to minister your love to women who are seeking. May they find You and may they "sell all" for"a treasure in the heaven that faileth not..." Thank You Lord, In Jesus Name, Amen."

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