Morning with Ebenezer

LAID HIM IN A MANGER

And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born; and she gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him in a blanket and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the village inn.

Luke 2:6-7 TLB

Manger is a long open box or trough for horses or cattle to eat from. This was the place they laid our Lord Jesus Christ when He was born. They couldn't find a place because the guest rooms were full. The King of Kings and Lord of Lords was not born in the great Temple of Solomon or Ancient Roman mansions, but He was born humbly in an animal stall.

Most of us have once asked ourselves questions why we were born in the families which we have now. Maybe you have asked yourself why you lived and grow up in some environments which were harder compared to others. Some kept asking themselves why they were born in war zones, where they did not know the taste of peace and prosperity.

There are those who were born in poor families, lost their parents in their tender ages and faced the world by themselves. Each and every one of us has a story, even those born in developed countries had everything; but you can still find some questions in them which no man can answer them.

This morning, God wants you to know that you were born for a purpose. Jesus was not born in a big hospital, rich or priest family but all of those did not prevent Him in fulfilling His purpose. God allowed you to be born and live in the environments which you are in right now for a reason. He had something in mind for you even before your father and mother were even born. He knew that if you will stand still and trust Him, you will influence and touch your world when the time comes.

Don't allow your background, present situation or fears of failures in the future prevent you in fulfilling your purpose in life. You are not here by accident even if you were born outside the wedlock, encourage yourself, keep fighting for what you believe God has put in your heart. If you stick a little bit longer, the Lord will show up and help you to fulfill your purpose and put the devil to shame.

****Morning Prayer****

Pray this prayer with me by faith and God is going to answer your prayer....

Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You for your Word. Lord show me how I will fulfill the purpose of my life. Teach me what I should do that I may abide in your word and do what You called to do in this life. In Jesus' Name, Amen.