Isaiah 46: 10 I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.
God has a plan….I know that sometimes it might not seem like it…but make no mistake about it, He has had it for quite a while now, and He shows us bits and pieces as He reveals His power and Glory through His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. Now we know that God works for the good in the lives of those that love Him and have been called to His purpose (Rom 8:28), but does that mean that all of our lives will be pain free? No most certainly it does not. We go through many seasons in our lives as we navigate this plan of the Lord’s. Maybe right now in your life you are going through a hardship, maybe you are being treated unfairly, or a loved one is being treated poorly. Does that mean that you have fallen out of God’s Grace, or that God has quit working on your behalf? Absolutely not! I have no choice but to believe that these seasons are given to us as opportunities to trust in God. God is a promise keeper, he is not a liar, and He does not make half hearted promises. These challenging times in our lives are our chance to give glory to the Lord, not just in the days of sunshine when even the flippant opportunist might sing God’s praises, but in our dark stormy days, when the light is dim, the path is rough, and the storms of life have soaked us to the bone. It is then that we have the hard choice to make, will we allow the times to drive us into hiding, looking for worldly shelter, or will we let the season drive us to our knees where we will cast our cares onto the Lord, and sing his praises as we wait for His spectacular intervention on our behalf? These are the times that will try your faith. These rough patches are the perfect opportunity to step back and let God’s power shine through the rain clouds! He is working right now to turn things in your direction, nothing hides form the sight of God, all is laid bare before His eyes. Just as His hand was on Nehemiah, Moses, David, and Paul, His hand is upon you and your family now. Let God almighty right your wrongs, allow the Lord to lead you along the path, and He will clear the hurdles, and lay ruin to those who oppose His will. His plan will stand, and He will do as He pleases. Give Him the praise give Him the faith, and He will give you the strength.
God Bless,
Brian Thetford
The New
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