"And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, Behold, this Child is appointed and destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against - And a sword will pierce through your own soul also - that the secret thoughts and purposes of many hearts may be brought out and disclosed." -The Greatest Love Story Ever Told 

 

He was appointed and destined for the fall and rise of many things.

 

What an exciting word; That through Him, the existence of unlawful things (injustices) would fall to defeat.

 

• Sickness falls
• Poverty falls
• Joblessness falls
• Mediocrity falls
• Disappointment and failure falls
• Depression, anger and sin falls and drops off our life.

You see, before you can rise, something must fall.

 

What falls and rises because of you?

 

What is added or subtracted to people because of your presence and problem solving ingenuity?

 

In his book, The Fred Factor, Mark Sanborn writes: "There are no insignificant or ordinary jobs when they are performed by significant and extraordinary people."

 

In other words, there are no unimportant jobs; Regardless of how you feel about yours.

 

Think about how frustrating a drive thru experience is when a server fails to put a favorite topping on your burger; or a favorite ingredient in your burrito or coffee that you specifically requested. 

That person carrying, perhaps, a minimum wage job is the most important person to your order and we take notice when they care about getting it right as much as we do.

 

Likewise, you bring value, dignity, character and honor to your job or role when you perform it exceptionally.

 

In Colossians 3:22-25, Paul wrote:  "Slaves* obey in everything those who are your earthly masters,* not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord.  *Whatever you do, work heartily, *as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord *you will receive the inheritance as your reward. *You are serving the Lord Christ. For the wrongdoer will be paid back for the wrong he has done, and there is no partiality."

 

In other words, God will deal with the wrongdoer in your life.  When you make a decision to work and live free of conflict, complaining and vengeance, God is determined to bless you and repay your enemies.

 

No matter whom the employer or individual is.

 

Just do your part.

 

In 2009, how have you made your marriage, family, church or job a greater experience for those connected to you?

 

Are people inspired to be married, inspired to work on your job (in your position), be at your church, because of you?

 

Jesus was born (clothed Himself with humanity) in an ordinary birthplace to make our lives extraordinary; so we could be a light or city on a hill, despite small, humble beginnings.

 

He was an ambassador from Heaven on earth clothed with all divine attributes, signs, wonders and miracles to transform the destiny of humanity.

 

So are you.

He makes miracles happen.
We influence hearts.

Together, we are unstoppable.

 

But recurring problems and generational curses cannot fall until you serve notice on them, rise and take a stand.

 

If you are going to be a sign and wonder (doing the miraculous) in your industry or city, you will be spoken against.   

 

So today, reinvent yourself.  Make a decision that 2010 will be your masterpiece regardless of doubters. 

 

Arise and shine from the state in which circumstances have kept you; RISE to a new life and destiny.  SHINE with His glory and favor that now rises upon you.