5/20/14
As I am sitting here, waiting on the Lord to give me an idea
for today’s devotional, the rain is coming down, reminding me of the many tears
I’ve shed, especially in the past few years. I’ve shed tears for my family, for
friends, for lost souls, for the world in general; even for myself. Some of my
tears have been tears of joy, but mostly tears of pain. I’m sure that I am not
the only one who has shed many tears. You can’t help but feel sorrow whenever
you turn on the news, open up a newspaper, or pop onto websites like MSN. There
are so many stories of heartache; missing airline, capsized fairy, collapsed
mine, child abduction, deadly fires and viruses, etc. The list goes on and on.
It is true that we live in troubling times. God warns us
that life would not be easy. However, there are many Scripture verses that
speak about hope, peace, and victory.
John 16:33 promises,
“I
have said
these things to you,
that in me
you may have peace.
In the world you
will have tribulation.
But take heart;
I have overcome the world.”
Psalms 34:
19 reveals,
“Many are the afflictions of the righteous,
but the Lord
delivers him out of them all.”
Isaiah 42:2
states,
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
and through the
rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;
when you walk through fire you shall not
be burned,
and the flame shall not consume you.”
Jesus
promises to walk with us during our trials and tribulations, to see us through
to the other side.
There is a
line from a song sung by Jeremy Camp that is very inspiring. “The beauty that’s
in store outweigh life’s sting” Oh, how very true those words are indeed!
Romans
8:18…
”For I consider that the sufferings of this present time
are not worth
comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.”
Hold on, but
not onto the things of this world. Don’t hold onto things that weigh you down
(past hurts, present concerns, etc.). Don’t hold onto things that cause you to
stumble (anger, fear, jealousy, etc.). Instead, hold onto our Savior’s hand,
hold onto His promises, His grace, and His love. Give your sorrows over to God. We will enter a time of rest with wonders
anew. There will be a day with no more tears and no more suffering. Amen!
Written by
Storm H.
These words come to mind when I read this devotional. "Eye has not seen, ear has not heard what God has ready for those who love Him. Thank you Storm.
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