Wednesday, October 8, 2008

God is faithful

I was reading the story of Gideon these past few mornings. It's truly an amazing story how God uses 300 men to defeat an entire army! In fact, the Bible gives us many illustrations of people being up against seemingly impossible odds. Lately, I’ve felt like that – my back against the wall. Trying to make things happen according to my own timing and will, all the while wondering why God is allowing me to go through this season of my life. Then I reflected on the promises of God. God tells us in His word that He will never leave us or forsake us. He’s omnipotent and reigns supreme – over every single thing (big and small alike) happening in the world today. And, most importantly, Jesus Christ bore the punishment you and I deserve because of our sin; so there is no more condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

Listen, my friend. Stop worrying about your situation, or what you are going through. The Lord has it all under control and He loves you more than you’ll ever comprehend. Maybe you’re going through a really tough time tough time right now. Do not fear. God is faithful. Maybe your spouse has walked out on you? Do not fear. God is faithful. Maybe you’ve just been told that you have cancer and you only have a few months to live? Do not fear. God is faithful. Maybe you lost your job and you’re wondering how you’re going to make ends meet? Do not fear. God is faithful. Maybe you’re having doubts about your faith, wondering where God is in all of this pain and suffering. Do not fear. God is faithful.

Maybe this post is more for me, than for you. But if it does strike a chord within your own heart, I truly hope it encourages you today. Do not fear. God is faithful