“Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it? It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it.” Luke 13:18-19.

“Every testimony brings something of heaven into the atmosphere. It gives us a divine moment when things shift and are transformed because the record of God’s activity is revealed’. (Defining Moments: Bill Johnson).”

I surmise that the if the prayers of all God’s beloved children could be heard and seen, it would shew us continuously seeking to be used for His glory… and from a human standpoint- when we pray this prayer, thoughts arise of ways that the Holy Spirit guides us in the use our God given time, talents, and treasures. “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10.

But my friends…unbeknown to us God has innumerable ways to use our lives for His glory. This truth sends me to Ephesians 3:20 that tells us: “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” –

Let me ask you how many times have you heard what God has done for others, and their deliverance becomes the blessing that releases faith way down deep in your soul-knowing in your heart that He can do those same things for you? “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever.” Hebrews 13:8.

During my therapy session today-I was simply astonished with the testimony of my therapist-He was going over my chart and stated, “Ms. Ward you would not believe this, after you left the other day- I had another transplant patient-who has had her kidney transplant for about ten years. I told her about you having your transplant for over 28 years now- you would not believe how her face literally lit up…I saw shear amazement and hope in her eyes!”

He was so excited…look at God work-what a testimony to the power of God to use our lives to encourage, comfort, and increase faith in others- believe me I was excited too-and the entire time I was giving thanks to God for using the therapist, me, and the woman all for His glory!

My friends, know this…God is working behind the scenes, exactly where you are this very moment and whatever you are going through, is a divine appointment for you to be used by God! “Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.”

In Luke chapter thirteen Jesus uses the parable of a mustard seed to show how our lives through His power yields more than we can even imagine in the upbuilding of His kingdom! “Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it? It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it.” Luke 13:18-19.

Are you fervently praying to be used by God? Be encouraged-He is faithful and is doing great and marvelous things through your life for the upbuilding of His Kingdom!

God blessings  and amazing grace keep you all!