We can learn by observing opposites in our world. We realize that what goes up, must come down; what goes around, comes back around; if we travel far enough north, we will eventually start going south, etc.
We
also discover good coming from evil. Even if our life is peachy most of the
time, we eventually learn that there is an inevitable pit inside. However, we
can enjoy so many positive incidences, which come from one negative experience.
For
instance, in every negative situation, God shows us His love through it all. We
see Him planting a seed for a miracle in the midst of every trial. He works out
everything for our ultimate good (Romans 8:28).
If
we surrender our life to God, He is in control. He keeps us on the straight and
narrow road - the safe highway (Matthew 7:13-14). He disciplines us to keep us
from reaping negative consequences from destructive behavior.
When
we suffer any need, God's supply is right around the corner. He may take longer
to supply it than we would like, but that is because our finite mind does not
comprehend His infinite plans.
We
are all God's creatures; however, we only become His child when we ask Him to
adopt us into His family by believing in Jesus as our Savior. As people of
faith, we trust in Him only and always.
There
is authority, comfort and direction in God's Holy Word. In its pages, we find
spiritual food for our spirit; as well as words that build our faith, so that our
soul can abide in the rest of God (Hebrews 4:10).
In
His Word, God reminds us that Christ in us will move mountains for us as we
submit our will to His (Mark 11:22-24). As we trust in Him, God will remove
whatever is hindering us from receiving His provision, or from accomplishing
His will.
Prayer:
Father
God, help us to understand how to die to our self, and to live for Christ
(Galatians 2:20). Like Paul, we count every earthly possession and
accomplishment as lost, so that we can gain Your eternal presence and blessings
(Philippians 3:8). Thank You for sending Jesus to give His life, so that we may
have the privilege of being adopted into Your family.
Our
true joy is observing Your work in us, as Christ pours out His life through us
to reach our world in our lifetime. Thank you for Your redemptive and
sanctifying work in us. We focus on You, and we trust in Your healing and
cleansing work in our life. We give You all of our praise, because all honor
and glory belong only to You.
Thought
for the Day:
Like
a grain of wheat, as our self-life falls into the background and dies, we will
see a fruitful life in our ministry for the Lord, and the joy of the Lord as
our ever-present strength.
-
John 12:24; Nehemiah 8:10
