Trust the Unfailing Love of God........

How priceless is your unfailing love! Both high and low among men find refuge in the shadow of your wings. Psalm 36:7

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David was a very spiritual man. God said "a man after my own heart." He admitted feelings of loneliness and expressed them through writing and song, in his psalms. The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone." (Genesis 2:18)` The reality is there are so many people struggling through life to make sense of it all. There are tons of people who have gone through a divorce and heart ache, some with the same story that you or I might have. I think what happens is when we go through hard times, somehow we feel like we are the only one going through it. We tend to feel like no one else has been through this or even see the vulnerable places of our heart and can relate to what’s going on in your life. This may be true, but even so, we still have God on our side, and He is the one who really matters. God wants us to trust Him. He does provide for those who put their trust in Him. When He wanted to provide for Abraham, He tested his faith by asking him to sacrifice his only son (we know that God did not spare his own son for our salvation). God wants us to trust Him. He does provide for those who put their trust in Him. When He wanted to provide for Abraham, He tested his faith by asking him to sacrifice his only son (we know that God did not spare His own son for our salvation). My favorite preacher put like this: "Faith is not believing in God in spite of evidence but it is obeying in spite of consequences."

Christians still count on their own ability, and when in trouble, they get discouraged if they are unable to see a way out. They burden or worry time and again and finally, in absolute frustration and when they have done all they know to do, they finally throw up their hands and declare that it's now "in God's hands?" Friend, God should not be your last resort. God will really provide for those who trust in and understand that He is indeed Jehovah Jireh. God can do all things. "For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist" Colossians 1:16-17. As believers in Christ, you and I must trust the Lord. When troubles come, we must trust that God it all under control and that He has our best interest at heart. The True Believer does not ask why he should trust God; instead, he asks, "How can I trust God more fully?" The true believer does not ask why this and that has happened or haven’t happened to me, he instead invite God to use him as He sees fit.

God loves us and wants to help us with ALL our problems. All we have to do is let Him. Even our minor concerns matter to Him. He wants to help. He wants to be in our lives. We need to read and meditate on the Word to know God better. We can only trust someone we know.

"The fear of man brings a snare: but whoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe" (Proverbs 29:25)

Praise the Lord!

Prince of Peace.......

He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, "Quiet! Be still!" Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. He said to his disciples, "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?" They were terrified and asked each other, "Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!" Mark 4 39-41

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10

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Friend, sometimes we have to face storm. There are some very painful storms. This world in which we live can be a sad and lonely place filled with storms of heartaches, disappointment, disillusionment, and pain. I am talking about the kind of storms that arrive when you find out that someone who promised to love you never meant it or had changed his/her mind. Sound familiar? I’m speaking of the kind of storms you face when you come home and the person you love the most is waiting with bags packed but is not taking you with him/her. I am referring to the kind of storm when the doctors are unable to make eye contact or when they are shaking their head negatively. I am speaking of the kind of storm when a stack of bill is waiting to be paid and you arrive at work to find out that you no longer have a job. My friend, the good news is: when we have Christ onboard we can rest assured that our storms will pass. Praise the Lord!

You are probably in the middle of a storm right now? Please know that it is not by accident but by design. Jesus most likely wants you to experience His peace. You may feel alone but you are never alone. You may not see Him or feel His presence at times, but I assure you, He is still with you. Like me, you probably don’t want to encounter any storm. You probably want to live a boring and unpredictable life with everything unshaken. Or you may want your storm to disappear just as soon as it comes. But I do not believe we can manipulate God into avoiding the storms or somehow making them suddenly disappear. The above scripture teaches us that sometimes we have to face storms whether because we were disobedient to God or even because of our obedience. It is through our storms that we see the glory of God.

My dear friend, if you are like me, what you fear is what you are unable to control. We cannot force anyone to love us or to be loyal to us. We do not have the power to protect ourselves or the people we love every minute or everyday. But Jesus has the power. Why not trust Him to calm our storms? It is His presence, His love, His power, and his tranquility that brings us peace. The prophet Isaiah called Him the prince of peace because of His ability to offer peace. If you are in the middle of a storm at this moment ask Jesus to bring peace to your heart and mind. Remember that Jesus is the One who holds your future. Trust that He will answer the worries, the fear and the uncertainties of tomorrow. Remember, "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3 Jesus knows about the pain that is ravaging your heart, the pain that torments you and keeps you up at night. Ask him to bring you His peace and He will.

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27

May you experience the presence of the Prince of Peace in your life today and always!