When things come against us like a hurricane, trying to rob us of what faith we have left, it is very difficult to believe that God cares for us. But He does. He never promised us a bed of roses. He asked us to follow Him and that is all. We did and picked up our cross and walked with Him. We can hardly complain when things go wrong and irritate and hurt us. We signed up to follow Him. He is our Commanding Officer; we've signed on the dotted line and we are soldiers of Christ. And soldiers get shot at from time to time.
At times such as this, we need to remember, all He has done for us and realise, all He will do in the future, including a place in His mansion in Heaven at the end of our road. I like the words of the old chorus:
'Are you ever burdened with a load of care,
does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear;
Count your many blessings every doubt will fly,
And you will be singing as the days go by.
Count your blessings name them one by one,
Count your blessings see what God hath done,
Count your blessings, name them one by one
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.
(Count Your Blessings Copyright Johnson Oatman Jr)
Our text for today says, 'Blessed are those who hear the Word of God and keep it.' When the flak comes against us, these are the times that we need to keep God's Word and encourage ourselves in it. Whatever you are going through at this time, think of all God has done for you. Think of the many times that He has rescued you; the times that He accompanied you to somewhere you were frightened to go; the times when He has supplied when you had nothing; the job He has given you, together with your family and friends; your pets.
You know, God has done so much for each and everyone of us. It helps us to write things down and just be grateful and surprised at those times when all was lost and He turned up and helped us. These are called blessings and He has many for us.
Don't give up - Look up - and you'll find Jesus right at your side.
Copyright 2019 Grahame Howard
No comments:
Post a Comment
Leave a message