We
need a helper from time to time along life's highway. There is only one Being
who is always faithful, always available, always nurturing and compassionate,
and never lets us down (Hebrew 13:5-6).
He
is our awesome Daddy God, our Creator and Sustainer, the Author and Finisher of
our faith. His love is always patient, kind, unselfish, not prideful, and not
easily offended or angered. He keeps no record of wrong, and never delights in
evil.
His
love always protects us, is worthy of our trust, gives us eternal hope and
never, ever fails us (1 Corinthians 13:4-8). His love forgives our multitude of
sin, and keeps us on the straight and narrow road (1 Peter 4:8; Matthew 7:13-14).
He
bears with us, comforts us and embraces us in His everlasting arms. He rejoices
when we walk in His truth, as well as when we speak His truth to others and to
ourselves. He teaches us that we can function only through Christ, His Son (Philippians
4:13).
Jesus
lives within us by His Spirit, providing all the power of the entire triune
Godhead in us when we need His help, His guidance to walk in His will, and His protection
to keep us safe. These truths inspire assurance in our heart.
Life
no longer worries us, and we have His peace flowing like a river through our
soul. His love sustains us in every trial, and He has plans to bless us and not
to harm us. He knew us before we were born, and He looks forward to us joining
Him in eternity (Psalm 115:16).
Prayer:
Father
God, Your love does not depend on our thoughts, choices or emotions. You give
it freely to all of Your Saints. You created us as human beings, and You have the
patience to wait as our character grows through the encouragement of Your love.
Therefore, I can do my best and leave the rest up to You.
You
love our humanity, because You created us as mere mortals. Yet, You do not
leave us in a carnal state, but You continue to exhort us to walk in Your
Spirit each moment of the day, and to resists the devil so that he has to flee
from us (James 4:7). Without Your grace, it is impossible for us to press on
toward the prize of Your high calling for us in Christ (Philippians 3:14).
Thought
for the Day:
The
real tests of courage is to remain loyal, even when we are falsely accused; to
endure hardships, even when no one notices; and to stand alone even when we are
misunderstood; our trials are opportunities to bring glory to God.
