Have you ever heard more comforting words? I
will be with them in trouble. There isn’t anyone on earth who hasn’t
had some kind of trouble and to know that the great Creator cares enough about
you to “be” with you during some crisis, concern, problem or dire distress is
so reassuring and encouraging. True comfort. But be sure to look at this
scripture in context. God is speaking to those who love and trust Him. Do you
love and trust the Lord?
A verse I continually rely on…and wear
inscribed on a ring on my right hand is…I
will never leave you or forsake you…from Hebrews 13:5. To know that God
loves me so much that He will not abandon me…or turn His back on me…makes me
feel special. Special enough that I want to listen and obey. Obedience is the
key to having a relationship with the Lord. Ya gotta wanna be obedient—radically
obedient. Jesus reminded us that to follow the commandments meant loving the
Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength…and loving our
neighbor as ourselves. Love. Obedience is love in action. Love is a two way
action. God shows His love in that promise to be with those who love Him when
they are in distress. Troubles and distress may forever plague us…but be
assured, if you love the Lord—He is there with you.
Prayer
~ Dear Lord…on this Lord’s Day, it is time for a rest. Rest from the weekly stresses,
tasks and work. It is so reassuring to know that You are at work in those of us
who love You and are called according to Your purpose. Romans 8:28 NASB
Daily
Bible Reading: Proverbs 7-9
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2017 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All
scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.
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