ORACLES - Lesson 72

Lesson 72 of 90

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I can count on one hand the number of times anyone has given me a prophetic word. And because it is so rare, I remember, almost verbatim what the prophet or those working in the prophetic gifting have shared with me. The second word I received in my life was my position in the body of Christ as an Oracle. At the time I wondered what that meant, later in life I wondered when I would start.

Then came social media and I found it to be the perfect platform to speak to my children the words of wisdom that I think are important, the words I want to reiterate, and the words that I know they’ll appreciate later in life if not today—and social media was the perfect indirect approach.

What I didn’t realize is how many people would find short prayers and reminders of life beneficial. If my children never responded or reposted what they read for them, countless others did! You see, initially, I thought social media was in and of itself a gigantic waste of valuable time. What I didn’t realize was, herein was the forum God would use to speak into lives as an oracle.

I found out much later that my natural children were glancing at posts while others were benefiting. With this in mind, I wanted to capture what would expire over time into something my children, and you, could reference forever.

Some of the sayings you may have heard before and others you may have known but never really considered. Regardless, my prayer is that you enjoy each page, as I’m direct, facetious and principled. Just know I speak from the heart of a mother with good intentions towards you.

Let the read bless your life and know little tweaks here and there, or a complete overhaul in personality can make the difference in having a fulfilled existence or a life denied of the many benefits available to you as a believer.

Now, the Words of an Oracle...

Dear Woman,

Like the Apostles wrote letters to the early church, these are the posts I made on social media and elaborated as a letter just for you. They are designed to inspire and provoke you to be, do and have everything God intended for your life. Some days are a reminder, others are an admonishment, but each day is designed to encourage you.

Sometimes we just need to be encouraged. We can know the Truth and know what’s right, but a reminder is always refreshing. This devotional is designed to be just that—refreshing.

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LESSON 72

There are people around you who have been kind to you, people who have randomly recognized you or done what they could to show you the love of God. They were the one’s who always bought your Girl Scout cookies, not because they wanted cookies, but because they wanted to support you. They were the ones who asked about your grades, though they had no investment, and the one’s who stopped just to say how handsome/pretty you looked. They were the ones that made you feel special, and if you think for a moment their face or form will come to mind.

Some forty plus years later, I still remember the little old lady who sat at the end of the pew on the third row each Sunday to give me and other children a mint or a piece of chewing gum when we came over to say hello. I never knew her name, but she was kind, and I remember. There were others to remember too, like the man who weekly asked me if I joined the school basketball team yet, and the neighbor who always struck up casual conversation. These were the gestures of kindness I remember by ordinary people who took time to acknowledge me and make me feel special.

There kindness did not take a lot of time, but they set an example that each of us can follow. Someone, young and old, needs you to recognize him or her, to notice and encourage him or her. Someone needs you to be kind, and—you can!

When you do, God will reward the time and sacrifice you make to edify those around you. Psalm 54:4 says, “Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is with those who uphold my life.” He says any decision we make to welcome a prophet, or a righteous person will be rewarded, and anytime we give a cup of cold water to a disciple, we will not lose our reward (Matthew 10:41-42).

How good our God is!"