When we focus on God through life's issues, He
gives us refuge and never leaves our soul destitute (Psalm 141:8; Deuteronomy
31:6; Isaiah 41:10). There is no reason to fear what life may throw at us,
because He will help us (Isaiah 41:13).
God's love for us is unconditional and everlasting
(Jeremiah 31:3). We did nothing to earn it, and we can do nothing to lose it.
It is perpetually ours (Malachi 3:6; Matthew 28:20).
As authentic Believers, we enjoy continual
fellowship with God's Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who abides within us by His
Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 1:9).
I am not a great fan of darkness. I like street
lights outside my window at night, or a nightlight on in the bathroom. I am not
afraid of the dark, but I am a fan of seeing what is around me at all times.
When the sky is cloudy and hides the stars; when
the moon is in the dark new moon phase of its cycle; and when there is no
electricity all at the same time, I feel like I am blind and I feel stuck in my
body with no way to escape.
However, God gives us the treasure of His Holy
Spirit within us, even in the darkness. His riches, which He hides in secret
places, are always ours to enjoy - even when days are dark and hope is waning
(Isaiah 45:3).
Prayer:
Father God, thank You that Jesus is the light of the
world, and there is no darkness as we walk in Your ways (John 8:12). Joshua is
a good example to us of listening to Your direction. The walls of Jericho posed
an impossible obstacle. As Joshua obeyed Your instructions, the walls fell
straight down. Even archeology proves the accuracy of this Biblical account.
Joshua did not use human reasoning to capture the
city; but He followed Your will for seven days, and then the city fell before
his eyes (Hebrews 11:30). The wisdom of man is foolish when compared to Your
ways (1 Corinthians 3:19). Teach us to acknowledge You in all of our thoughts,
words and deeds (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Thought for the Day:
With Christ in us, we are also the light of the
world; as we rest our soul in Christ and bask in the mercies and comfort of
God, He uses us to bring His truth and comfort to our world.
- Matthew 5:14-16,
11:28; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
