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| "You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor." (Psalm 8:5) |
This was the finale of our annual women's bible study and while jubilant over the book, Living In the Pink, by Sharon Tubbs, I think we all felt a bit overwhelmed and surprised by the bonding that took place over the six weeks we were together.
It was a journey of transparency, reflection, and revival as we compared our lives with those of the characters in the study, wincing often when one of them stirred up some familiar guilt or pain. But somehow we always came away inspired and never condemned; evidence of the grace of God permeating this wonderful book.
The highlight of course was the author, Sharon Tubbs as our guest speaker for the day! Having met a few celebrity writers, I couldn't vouch for the character of any one of them if you asked me! But Sharon's passion and authenticity is readily apparent! She desires to do her part in bringing every Christians into the divine power and authority for which they were created (Psalm 8:5; Ephesians 2:10; Hebrews 2:7). In other words, to take us from Mediocrity to Majesty!
Here's a brief summary of her message:
- Mediocrity is going to church on Sunday. Majesty is trying to be like Christ seven days a week!
- Mediocrity is praying for where God wants to take you. Majesty is praying for where God wants to use you!
- Mediocrity is encouraging your significant other to come to church. Majesty is not sleeping with him the night before!
The move from Mediocrity to Majesty is all about Stretching!
1. Stretching beyond a life of "Me" - Nehemiah 1 - Comfortable in Persia, Nehemiah was concerned about his brothers suffering in Jerusalem. He sacrificed prestige and a plush environment to do something about it!
2. Stretching beyond "They and Them" (Living to please others) - Genesis 29:31. Leah, the unloved wife of Jacob tried to win his favor by producing multiple male heirs. She finally comes to the realization that God is the only one she needs to please and it is He that deserves all her praise!
3. Stretching beyond Your Blessings - 2 Kings 4:8-17 - The barren Shunammite woman settled for a mediocre life of complacency. She had no son and hopelessness almost denied her the opportunity. But God taught her through her selfless service to the prophet, Elisha, that when you Delight yourself in the Lord, He will give you the desires of your heart! (Psalms 37:4-5)
Sharon Tubbs asked a question of herself that we should all ask! Where is the greatness in my life? Are my dreams, gifts, and talents buried beneath a facade of mediocrity? If so, it's time to do some Spiritual Stretching:
Stretch UP toward the hills which comes our help! (Psalms 121:1)
Stretch BEYOND the ordinary to the Extraordinary! (Ephesians 3:20)
Stretch OUT, bringing someone else with you as you discover the majesty of this truth...we are made just a little lower than the angels and crowned with glory and honor! (Ps. 8:5)
Sharon Tubbs asked a question of herself that we should all ask! Where is the greatness in my life? Are my dreams, gifts, and talents buried beneath a facade of mediocrity? If so, it's time to do some Spiritual Stretching:
Stretch UP toward the hills which comes our help! (Psalms 121:1)
Stretch BEYOND the ordinary to the Extraordinary! (Ephesians 3:20)
Stretch OUT, bringing someone else with you as you discover the majesty of this truth...we are made just a little lower than the angels and crowned with glory and honor! (Ps. 8:5)
UNTIL NEXT TIME...
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