Be an "Angel" and Drink Your JOY JUICE

          Have you had your JOY JUICE today?  Be an angel and drink it in so that you’ll be ready to share His JOY with others throughout the day.

            Walk in to any gift shop and you most likely will find replicas of angels in all shapes and sizes, made of porcelain, wood and many other materials. Artists paint them  with beautiful wings, long flowing hair, and glittering halos. Hollywood has portrayed them as travelers in a Cadillac or a variety of other colorful characters that have “tasks” to perform before they can earn their wings.  

            God's Word, however, describes them differently. Angels are God’s messengers, mighty warriors, and guides. They appeared to Mary and Joseph, Daniel, John, Paul, and numerous others throughout the Scriptures to deliver God’s message. They are called "heavenly beings".  

            Did you know that the Bible says that we, humans, are just a little lower than the angels?When you begin to doubt your value, turn to the passage in Psalm 8: 4-5 and read:   

 “…what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?  You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor.”

            A little lower than the angels (heavenly beings) …that’s us! And we will be crowned with glory and honor.  That should be a cure for discouragement and a feeling of worthlessness!  AND, oh, what a source of pure JOY!

 It’s time to realize our value in God  and start JOYfully basking in His glory and honor!