When we honor and respect the Lord as King of all, He is a sure
foundation for us and a rich storehouse of salvation, wisdom and knowledge.
This treasure comes to us through our "fear" of the Lord (Isaiah
42:6).
I used to be a very negative, melancholy person, drowning in the
depressing circumstances of my life. The intense dread I felt over the
situations I encountered kept me living in a constant state of anxiety and
tension.
I lived most of my time with my stomach in knots, taking very shallow
breaths. The situations deepened so much at times, that I felt like I would
burst if I held my breath a minute longer!
Then I read in God's Word how Jesus reacted to His trials, especially the
way in which He faced His scourging, crucifixion and death on Calvary's cross
by focusing on the glory awaiting Him in Heaven.
I realized that this same glory awaits all authentic Believers. I started
to look for the hope hidden in all of my circumstances. I learned to trust God
for positive results from every trial.
We too can take our eyes off our earthly circumstances and put them on
the joy that Jesus provides in the midst of each situation.
Prayer:
Father God, Your Word is truth and You sanctify us by it (John 17:17).
We are heirs of Your promise (Ephesians 3:6). We find our rest in Your
everlasting arms (Deuteronomy 33:27). Thank You for our salvation through Jesus
Christ alone (John 3:16-18).
We praise You for giving us Jesus as both the fulfillment and the
guarantee of Your covenant with us. We trust in You because You help us to walk
in Your ways and to keep your statutes (Ezekiel 36:7), and You give us Your
assurance by Your promises (2 Corinthians 1:20).
Thought for the Day:
If God does not show you how to change your circumstances, then ask Him
to help you to change your focus about the dilemma, so that you can accept it
as His will for you at this time.
