The 2nd most powerful action in the Bible

As a Christian, it is known, and I agree, that the most powerful thing in the bible is when God sent his only son to die for our sins. After all, this is the reason that we can all profess to be Christians right?

The fact that someone came and took my place in all of my sin is powerful.  I have chance after chance after chance (I could say that forever) to get it right and please God with my heart (and physical) actions of obedience.  It’s amazing to think that WE were so desired by our Creator that he wrapped himself in flesh in form of His son Jesus and paid the ultimate sacrifice.  Yes!  He wanted to connect with us that much!  It’s unheard of and there will not be another like Him.  It is that same blood that was shed on the cross that allows every single one of us to make mistakes, repent, grow, and still fulfill what we were put here to do.

I want to talk about another part of the bible that gets me every time.  It’s ONE VERSE: Genesis 1: 3- And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.  We have all heard it in church. We have heard creation read to us.  It’s often a pre curser to talk about Adam and Eve or how awesome God is for creating so many different types of creatures, OR, the big one, to talk about how we have dominion over the fish of the sea and every creepy crawly thing right?

Reread it: Genesis 1: 3- And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

The bible starts out talking about how there is darkness on the face of the earth…did it hit you yet?

Imagine not seeing a single thing, just darkness, and with a  few spoken words there is something you see developing in that same place of desolation.  Think about your life, family, job, ministry, friends……what lies in the midst of the darkness that you can’t see?  So much!

The authority that it takes to look into darkness and create all that the bible describes afterwards should blow our minds.  The ability to look into a situation that is desolate and start pulling things out of it, the ability to see light in the midst of darkness, and the ability to call that light forward, takes authority.

So many of us are in a dark place in one area or another…..maybe confused, maybe hurt by life’s circumstances, or just plain tired!  Take an example from our source, see and create some light IN HIS STRENGTH.  You know the One who created them both and when it was time, spoke to the darkness, created the light, and then pulled out of a void earth all that we see today for resources.  You know the One with the authority.  I love Gods creativity, sense of humor, and ability to help us see light in a dark place.

You may ask, how do I see and create some light in God’s strength?  In some cases, it’s kind words to a very tense relationship (there’s scriptures for that), sometimes it’s silence (there’s scriptures for this as well), and sometimes it’s getting direction on what the next move should be for your teenager.  It may even be linking up with someone who has been there and done that to get pure wisdom(Read your bible!! This is in there too!).

 

Speaking light in the darkness is the 2nd most powerful action in the Bible, in my opinion.  To take nothing and make it something spectacular is mind blowing when you have no blue print to go off of to begin with.  I have heard and love the saying a clear mind is a creative mind.  When you can cast your cares on God and realize that it’s in Him that we gain our strength, there  is a wave of peace and clarity that can overtake you.  Whatever you are carrying, give it to him, I promise you won’t be disappointed!  Ask for help in your dark place and then open your eyes and look at it again.  When those around you ask HOW?  Let your answer forever be ” I get if from my daddy”.  You get the authority to change situations from your daddy!  You get the ability to see and transform things in your life (through work and obedience) from your daddy.  You get the strength to carry out the plan from your daddy.

What do you see in the dark desolate place now that you have given it to God? I am not speaking of any God, only the One that has engraved you on the palms of his hands and has our walls are ever before him(Isaiah 49:16).  Let that sink in.

 

The Mercedes Wilson Show is airing on The NOW Network starting Feb 26, 2019.  Learn how you can support, stay up on the latest news, and get your copy of Hope today to find out how God turned my darkest hours into my testimony: http://mercedesewilson.com

 

What does The Mercedes Wilson Show and Buffalo Video Production have in common?

Happy New Year everyone!  I hope that you are all pursuing your dreams like never before and that it started before the New Year.

2018 was a crazy year for me, and to top it all off, I joined the Now Network!  The Now Network is a urban christian station that airs in states such as Tennessee, Kansas, South Caroline, Florida, Georgia, Detroit and more.  It also airs in Roku TV and Klowd TV for those outside of those states listed above.

This happening blows my mind.  You want to know why?   I am so glad you asked……1. Last year was a busy and rough year for me.  Everyone assumes that the person they are watching has it easier than them.  Well, he/she is doing well so the red carpet must have been laid for them correct?  That could not be any further from the truth!  Building relationships is key.  If you do bad business or treat people bad, you most likely won’t get very far.  Relationships mean that there will be times that you disagree and still have to work with others with a smile.  Respect is not out of date and it never will be.  Disagreements don’t mean that you cut people off.  They mean just the opposite, you learn to compromise and become a well rounded person!  I learned a lot about others, and more importantly, about myself.  I learned that there are other views besides mine that matter and that I was robbing myself of growth.

2. I had to change a lot. I got to connect with a lot of great people and approached these relationships with a humble heart.  When surrounded by others full of wisdom, I come to life!  I love to learn.  I want to learn as much as I can by watching and talking to others.  This also means taking constructive criticism about what I can get better at.  It was very frustrating at times, but I am so grateful now that I have this awesome opportunity in front of me.  The pieces are coming together, but it took work!

The bottom line is, that in the last year we have all taken some hits and learned some grave lessons.  Guess what though??  We are still here and have work to do!!!

Katherine Lucas (Photos courtesy Ally Spongr)

Jon Ferrari (Photos courtesy Ally Spongr)

I started out my 2018 having the Mercedes Wilson Show on a radio station here in Buffalo NY and now I am so excited to announce that it will be on the Now Network!!!  This was not happenstance, this took work.  While speaking with a mentor I was told about Buffalo Video Production, owned by the great Katherine Lucas.  Her and I spoke and when I told her of the vision, she was immediately on board.  This partnership is so important to me for several reasons, but one of the top reasons is how she operates in business.  The professionalism is unmatched.  Along with her knowledge and integrity, she truly believes in this show.  Jon Ferrari, will be the editor of The Mercedes Wilson Show, and his work makes me grin from ear to ear.  It’s amazing to get to work with people that care about their work and make sure that it represents exactly who you are!   Producing the show, along  with myself, is one of the best in the business…Caprice Butts!  Her resume speaks for itself and I am delighted to work with her and watch this show grow leaps and bounds.

Our production assistant is Tamika Maclin.  Her personality is perfect and describing her as a “people person” is an understatement.  Working as account executive, Tianna Anderson.  Her work speaks for itself.  Working on our media is Tamyara Brown, a 7 time author and media guru.  We are excited and ready to work!!!

I write all of this to express my excitement about my show, invite you to watch it (every Tuesday at 1:30-2pm on the Now Network starting Feb 26, 2019), and encourage you.  The hard times don’t mean that it’s over, they mean that growth is required for the stuff that is about to come!  You can NOT  be elevated and stay the way you are!  Stay humble, hungry, and build those relationships!

Thank you for your prayers, financial support, and kind words!  It’s time to work!!!!