Stricken or Advanced
Thursday, November 23, 2023
The Lady In The Temple
Luke 2 speaks of Anna or Hannah, the prophetess. It says in some versions, "she was well-stricken in age." In our modern youth culture, "well stricken" is usually seen as a curse, like you're getting beat up. But other versions render it "advanced in age" or "of a great age." In Greek, polus, means abundant, plentiful. This tells us a secret. We can go through life in two ways - being well-stricken in age or advancing in age; being abundant of great age. Live by the flesh and you'll be well-stricken, because the flesh goes downhill. It gets beaten up. But if you live in Messiah, you're not called to go through life dreading age, you're called to advance, to move forward, to press on, to be promoted, not to fear the future, but embrace it. We're to be advancing in grace, in love, in hope, and in faith in God. Don't live in the flesh fearing age, but press forward. Let the years follow you. Advance in the Spirit of God and you won't end up being well-stricken in years, but rather advancing and being of great age.

Today's Mission
Advance in God's Spirit today and embrace your future.

Proverbs 3:16
16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
The Very Tree of Life
You’re blessed when you meet Lady Wisdom, when you make friends with Madame Insight. She’s worth far more than money in the bank; her friendship is better than a big salary. Her value exceeds all the trappings of wealth; nothing you could wish for holds a candle to her. With one hand she gives long life, with the other she confers recognition. Her manner is beautiful, her life wonderfully complete. She’s the very Tree of Life to those who embrace her. Hold her tight—and be blessed!

HAVE A BLESSED DAY AND WEEKEND!