Dreams and Visions

Being part of Acts 2:17 can be a bit disconcerting sometimes. God doesn't warm me when a vision or bit of knowledge will be dropped into my head. Usually its quiet but on occasion, its shocking and takes me by such surprise I not really sure I wanted to know.

For those who aren't familiar with the verse. (KJV)
And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions and your old men shall dream dreams.

Granted the verse says men. Not uncommon in an era when men ruled. However, the Bible also tells us that God is no respecter of persons. Why else would one of the judges, Deborah, have been placed in her position. Or Ruth married into the line of King David, or Queen Esther saved her people.

So, here I am, one of those being told or show things that will be happening in the future. Scary sure, But also very exciting.

Appearances Vs Heart

It is interesting that the Bible continually says that God looks at the heart - not outward appearance. Yet, American society worships youth and beauty and have turned both into something very ugly.

Older Americans are thrown to the wayside and employers will only look at them for commission sales jobs and low paying service positions.

Inexperienced young people are placed in good paying jobs and promoted over older workers.

Ugly women are made fun of - even if their hearts are golden.

Men chase young things and the very rich have 'trophy' wives who are often selfish and only concerned with 'how' they look. When they loose their appeal, the wife is cast aside and replaced with yet another 'young' thing.

Most romance novels feature younger characters in their twenties and thirties.

Most movies and TV shows feature youthful and attractive actors.

Oddly enough, one of the most successful TV shows, Murder She Wrote, starred an older actress and featured many of the oldie stars.

With an aging population, it seems odd that the emphasis is allowed to stay on the young. The older generation has learned much and many still believe in God. Their knowledge should be shared, not tossed aside like an oily rag.

Good thing God does look at the heart and not the outside. How many of us wouldn't make the grade?

A great example of this is in the New Testament, when the pharisee made a huge example of his extravagant prayer and exhibition, while the true sinner when quietly to God and confessed his sin.

Which one did Christ say was the truth? The one who quietly went to God.

America has a lot to learn by this example.

 

Movie Review - Mighty Macs

Mighty Macs is about Cathy Rush, a woman who takes a job as a basketball coach when the goals of most women was getting married, becoming a housewife and mother. Inspired by a true story it shows the struggles of a program with no finances to support the team and girls who think playing sports is 'unladylike'. Their coach pushes them and beyond all the odds, they make it to playoffs.

This is a great film about those early days when professional women working was unheard of and basketball playoffs for college women not common. It is an inspiring film for all and a reminder of how far women really have come.

Four and half stars out of five. Highly recommended.

'Why Not Question' : Book Review - 'The Shadow Women' by Angela Elwell Hunt

A fascinating fresh look at the life of Moses as told by the women who influenced him, his sister, his adoptive Egyptian Princess mom and his wife. Rich in tapestry and customs of the time, it shows another side to the tragedy and triumphant of the familiar story. It is a much needed addition, although fictional, to remind us all that not just men lived during Biblical days.

A must read for fans of historical fiction.

'The Shadow Women' by Angela Elwell Hunt