December 29 All You Really Need The eternal God is a dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. Deuteronomy 33:27 I want you to think for a moment of what youd say to your spouse if you knew you were going to die. What words of comfort would you bring? Where would you point him or her for hope? What counsel would you give that would most certainly be true and not disappoint? Think. What would you say? How would you pray? Over 300 years ago, Obadiah Holmes must have grappled with questions like those. Evidently, Obadiah Holmes built his house upon the rock of Jesus Christ. And in a love letter he wrote to his wife before he died, it was only natural to gently remind her to trust Him: When I am removed, consider the Lord as your husband, as your father, as your Lord and Savior, who has said that whom He loves, He loves to the end. And He will not leave you nor forsake you, but will carry you through all until He brings you to glory. Therefore, lift up your head and be not discouraged. Say to your soul, Why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God and trust in His name, and you shall not be disappointed. And now, my dear wife, whom I love as my own soul, I commit you to the Lord, who has been a gracious, merciful God to us all our days, not once doubting that He will be gracious to you in life--or death. He will carry you through the valley of tears with His own supporting hand. To Him I commit you for counsel, wisdom, and strength, and to keep you blameless till the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom be all glory, honor, and praise. What would you say to your spouse if you knew your time was up? Discuss Talk about this love letter and what it means to you. How is this husband providing for his wife even in his death? Pray Throw your trust on Him today, the same way youve been doing your whole life long.
Posted on: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 14:26:35 +0000
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