7/2/2024 0 Comments Walking Through Storms
In this week's reading of the gospels we see that He is in every valley with us, fighting for us— He is not against those who put their trust in Him. As much as we wish we could automatically believe this truth, without fail, we know that is not the way any relationship works. Instead, as we seek Him and spend time with Him, we will build a relationship with Jesus. We come to know His character and the promises He has given us. We build trust and even if our outcome doesn’t look the way we wanted it to, we will know that God is still good. He loves us more than anything and when we truly understand His love, we will see that is what the gospel of Jesus is all about. As we grow in trust, our eyes begin to turn to Him in every situation. Jesus never told us things would be easy. He told us, “that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). He has experienced the same heartaches that we go through and as we build our lives on Him, the firm foundation that He has laid then we will be able to find peace and strength through our troubles in this fallen world. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells us: “As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. They are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete.” (Luke 6: 47-49) When we rely on Jesus, our solid rock, He will keep us steady as we ride the waves of the storms life sends our way. So friend, no matter what you are going through right now, you are not alone. Jesus sees you and He wants you to come running into His loving arms. As you spend time in His Word today, allow His words to comfort you and guide you through whatever you are facing. “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 (NIV)
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