You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to understand we live in
troubling times. Prices are rising while incomes are falling. We’re hearing
endless reports of senseless violence, natural catastrophes, and uncertainty in
what the future holds. It doesn’t matter which news feed you prefer, the world
sees little hope for the future.
But we can be encouraged because God is never caught off-guard or surprised. The Psalmist declares “He will not let you stumble; the one who watches over you will not slumber. Indeed, he who watches over Israel never slumbers or sleeps. The Lord Himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade (Psalm 121:3-5).”
God knows the future. He knows that in life you will be faced by dark days and sleepless nights. He has promised to walk beside us during those dark days and sleepless nights. He will give you the ability to keep going despite the setbacks you experience in life when we trust in Him.
As Christ followers we need to understand we may not be given the explanation for the dark days and sleepless nights, but we have been given His promises. Promises like:
But we can be encouraged because God is never caught off-guard or surprised. The Psalmist declares “He will not let you stumble; the one who watches over you will not slumber. Indeed, he who watches over Israel never slumbers or sleeps. The Lord Himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade (Psalm 121:3-5).”
God knows the future. He knows that in life you will be faced by dark days and sleepless nights. He has promised to walk beside us during those dark days and sleepless nights. He will give you the ability to keep going despite the setbacks you experience in life when we trust in Him.
As Christ followers we need to understand we may not be given the explanation for the dark days and sleepless nights, but we have been given His promises. Promises like:
- The Lord keeps watch over you
as you come and go, both now and forever (Psalm 121:8).
- I will never fail you. I will
never abandon you (Hebrews 13:5b).
- The Lord is for me, so I will
have no fear. What can mere people do to me (Psalm 118:6)?
- And we know that God causes
everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called
according to His purpose for them (Romans 8:28).
Trust in God and trust
in His unfailing promises. They will carry you through the dark days and
sleepless nights with a joyful spirit, free from bitterness and complaining.
Remember whatever happens today: job loss, economic disaster, natural
disasters, relationship struggles, rebellious children, health issues, etc. God
is at work. He is in control; yes even in the viciousness of the presidential
race. God doesn’t sleep so you can. He is light and in Him is no darkness.
Do you believe God’s promises and the Psalmist’s words? "I am counting on the Lord; yes, I am counting on Him. I have put my hope in His word (Psalm 130:5)."
Blessings,
Mark "The Bru" BrunottDo you believe God’s promises and the Psalmist’s words? "I am counting on the Lord; yes, I am counting on Him. I have put my hope in His word (Psalm 130:5)."
Blessings,
P.S. Have you ever felt like throwing in the towel because life has thrown you a curve ball? Are you discouraged about the way life is going for you? If you answered yes to these questions, you will not want to miss Sunday at 9:15 and 11:00 as we begin a new series: Finding Hope When Life Throws You a Curve ball.
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