Where is God when it Hurts?

     

Do not be afraid or terrified; be strong and courageous, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. (Deuteronomy 31:2).

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I was listening to the news this morning and tears wouldn't stop coming out of my eyes. The news around the world just isn't good. From my home town here to Syria, Nigeria, Iraq, and Sierra Leone. People are experiencing great pain. Jesus experienced pain as well. Even though He was about to raise His friend Lazarus from the grave, the Bible reported that He cried. (John 11:35). He feels your loss too because He loves you so much. Jesus sadness was apparent the night before His arrest, He begged His father to change the future, only if God was willing. He knew what the future holds and yet He had the courage to fulfill His mission. (Praise God!). He had the courage to face the tough times. He will also give you courage when you are going through difficulties. You can actually have joy through adversity. 

Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I shall rescue you, and you will honor Me."  Psalm 50:15

Where is God when it hurts? Right next to you sometimes; and other times holding your hands, cheering you on, comforting you and whispering to your hears "do not fear, for I am your God, I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand" (Isaiah 41:10). Jesus is the Prince of Peace and when you invite Him in, He come along with His peace.

Did you know that to be courageous is a command from God? It was not just great advice,; Therefore, to not being courageous is to be disobedient to God. "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous, do not be terrified; do not be discouraged for I will be wit you wherever you go." (Joshua 1:9). "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us," Paul said "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 8:37–39).

Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Matthew 28:20

Friend, there's no greater joy and peace then to surrender your being to the Lord and trust that is more than capable of taking care of you. Surely His arm is not too short to save nor His ear too dull to hear (Isaiah 59:1). Just put your trust in Him and go to Him with all of troubles. In pain, grief and love, God is never too far. In our darkest and loneliest moments we may not have a complete understanding and we may not have answers to the questions of suffering, but we can surrender ourselves into the hands of the one who made us, the one who does have the answers, and who will faithfully walk with us and lead us through the dark valley. Have faith in God. Know that HE wants you well. He wants to touch you. He wants to experience His healing power. Friend, whatever it may be, either physical, spiritual or emotional illness, trust God to heal You. He certainly has the power to touch you wherever you hurt. Let His healing flow. Surrender to God. Let Him have your pain and brokenness. Let Him heal you and make you whole and be blessed!

Be courageous, be fortified, and be blessed in Jesus name!

Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth. Jeremiah 33:6

Praise the Lord!