In His Word 10-26-15
There are so many crazy
stories in the news lately; from school shootings to people trying to be
someone they are not meant to be; even the shows on television are full of
death and destruction of values and love and life as we knew it! People we
think that we know lie to us daily; how do we know what to listen to and who to
believe in? How can we be saved from this world of madness?
Do not deliver me to the will of my adversaries; for
false witnesses have risen against me, and such as breathe out violence. I
would have lost heart, unless I had
believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in
the land of the living. Wait on the Lord; be
of good courage, and
He shall strengthen your heart; wait,
I say, on the Lord!
Psalm 27:12-14
Autumn has lately become
the time for scaring little children and adults the like; when did it change to
such a freaky time of year from a time of fun and candy? I know some would tell
me its always been this way but I have been sheltered from such things by my
parents protecting arms. Perhaps to some extent that is true but it seems with
progress in films and multimedia more and more people are posting their own
evil and scary photos or videos without thinking of what the outcome could be.
I worry sometimes that when
the Lord really comes that people will not be able to tell the Truth from
fiction. We already have had so many false prophets claiming to know the dates
of the end of the world; though the Bible tells us clearly we know not the day
or the time. I often wonder were people
will go to get help who trusted false truths when they find out they were
wrong?
I want to shout from the
roof tops; “Look to Jesus!”
Trust in the Lord with all
your heart … and stop trying to figure things out!
Proverbs 3:5-6 paraphrased
of course but truth just the same. It
gives us such wisdom and guidance even in the scripture verse it self. When we truly
trust Him with all of our hearts then we can find peace and hope even in the
midst of the gools and goblins!
Personally when this time
of year comes, and the days are shorter and the nights are darker it makes me
desire to look ahead to Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Though it has become quite
“commercialized” as they say I find that looking ahead to what is coming and
trying to find a way to bring Jesus into every conversation or planned event
helps me trust Him more. If I am planning for the future of celebrating Him,
and sharing joyful times with friends and family that are centered around Him
in that planning then I can find hope that gets me through. Then I can find
courage to adventure on in life no matter what the enemy throws in my path and
I can look to Him for guidance.
The recent events of people
telling us to get ready for the end of the world, or dooms day looming where
things will go wrong and no one will be ready rub me the wrong way. As I stated
above the Word tells us not to worry about things, and to focus on Him and
doing His will in our lives He wants us to live for Jesus and telling others
about Him not to worry that God will not take care of His children.
For
what is our hope, or joy, or crown of
rejoicing? Is it not
even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming? 1 Thessalonians 2:19
When trouble comes we
should wait on Him; take time in prayer, in His presence.
When darkness surrounds us;
seek the Light! For those who seek Him will find Him when they seek for Him
with their whole heart!
God wants all of us, not
just the part that fits in our life at the moment. He doesn’t want us just to
celebrate Jesus during the week of Christmas He wants us to celebrate Jesus all
year round. He wants us to do more than just celebrate Him. Father God gave us
Jesus so that we would have Him with us every day of ever year of our lives. He
walks with us and yes even talks with us; through the Word, prayer and times of
meditating on these our God communicates with us and guides us through the day. All we have to do is trust Him, and believe
in Him, Jesus Christ.
So what are we waiting for?
Why do we worry or fret? Our God shall supply all our needs, according to His
riches in glory. We may not get every thing we wish for but whatever God sees
as a need will be met. If we are truly trusting Him with all our hearts He will
direct us. And if God is for us no thing can stand against us.
But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.” But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed. 1 Peter 3:14-16
So stop worrying about the
end of the world! Start living for Jesus today! Read the Word, share the Word,
accept His love and share His love! Walk
worthy of your calling; start today, tell someone that Jesus loves them and
that they should trust Him with all their heart! When we do so we will be
strong enough to handle things for now, and when Jesus does come again, and we
will be ready!
Dear Heavenly Father, thank
you for being here for us. Thank you that You gave us the Holy Spirit to guide
us and open our eyes to the truth. Help us to walk worthy of Your love today,
in your direction; in Jesus name, amen.
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