DAY 7 - 40 DAYS WITH JESUS: CELEBRATING HIS PRESENCE.WOW, this was just what I needed to read today. I wanted to share it with you.DAY 7I AM IMMANUEL―GOD WITH YOU―an ever-present Help in trouble. No matter what may happen, I am sufficient to provide whatever you need. Instead of imagining how you might respond to terrible things that could happen, draw your mind back to the present and take refuge in My Presence, I am much like a mother hen, eager to cover you with my protective pinions. As you snuggle under My wings, you will not only find refuge; you will also discover a growing ability to trust Me. It is in closeness to Me that you realize how trustworthy I am.Remember that I am both your Rock and your Redeemer. Though I am impregnable in My vast strength, I became a vulnerable Man so I could redeem you from your sins. The more you take refuge in Me, the more aware you become of My overflowing Love. In Me you are utterly safe, for I am your Rock of everlasting Love!
FOR REFLECTION: PSALM 46:1-2;
MATTHEW 23:37 (NKJV0; PSALM 91:4 (AMP)
I have been lamenting the outcome of our election ever since Tuesday night. The above thoughts helped to cheer me up. I am still terribly worried about my country but I do take refuge in these words of Jesus. It is a good reminder that people will make mistakes, terrible mistakes, let you down, in general just make you miserable but God is ever faithful and I need to look even more than I have in the past to His promises that He will be with me no matter how bad things get ― and they will continue to get a while lot worse. What He has in store for those who love Him and trust Him will totally outweigh any problems we have now. I see so many of the prophecies of the Bible being fulfilled that I am really convinced that we are living in the last days. If you have been "bummed out" over the election as I have been perhaps these thoughts will uplift you as well. I hope so. So many of you have made encouraging comments to me on the latest Spiritual Sundays post. Thank you for that.
Sufficient! God is sufficient. Only the true God can give us that.
ReplyDeleteA sweet answer to many prayers! And joining with you in praying, Come Quickly, Lord Jesus, as well as praying for all our loved ones - especially those who are unsaved! Blessings.
ReplyDeleteWe have to trust in God's sovereignty. While I was bummed out, I know God has a plan and He will bring it to pass.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful, encouraging, comforting devotional. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI'm also convinced that we live in the last days now and that things will get worse. All the more reason to draw closer to God no matter where in the world you live. I came across an image in someone's blog the other day; printed across the image were these words,"No Matter who is President, JESUS IS LORD."
ReplyDeleteAdd me to the list of bummed out and concerned for America. This is so comforting, indeed.
ReplyDeleteLove you, Charlotte! I keep reminding myself that God allowed the outcome of this election and it is all playing right into His plan. As un-pretty as that seems...
ReplyDeleteKaren
Idaho
That was great, Charlotte. You know I needed that too. :) Thanks for sharing it. Hugs
ReplyDeleteIt's been a hard one to get over. I believe we are in the last days, too. But, I take comfort in the knowledge that we can trust God's love and faithfulness.
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