God Speaks Light into the Darkness Another really good devotional time with the Lord. I love sharing Gods blessings with others. I pray you will also be abundantly blessed. Dedra ========= Conquering Fear by Dr. Charles Stanley Psalm 63 (NLT) ~ A psalm of David, regarding a time when David was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. I have seen you in your sanctuary and gazed upon your power and glory. Your unfailing love is better to me than life itself; how I praise you! I will honor you as long as I live, lifting up my hands to you in prayer. You satisfy me more than the richest of foods. I will praise you with songs of joy. I lie awake thinking of you, meditating on you through the night. I think how much you have helped me; I sing for joy in the shadow of your protecting wings. I follow close behind you; your strong right hand holds me securely. But those plotting to destroy me will come to ruin. They will go down into the depths of the earth. They will die by the sword and become the food of jackals. But the king will rejoice in God. All who trust in him will praise him, while liars will be silenced. Every one of us will experience moments of apprehension, and denial or trying to hide from it will do no good. When fear arises, ask yourself the following questions: Where does it come from? (You know it isnt from God.) Has God ever failed me in the past? Does He promise to meet all of my needs? Does He keep His promises? If we read the Bible, well find countless stories of Gods faithfulness. For example, Paul lived through hardship, persecution, pain, and all kinds of terrible circumstances. The apostle wrote these well-known words: God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose (Rom. 8:28). This testifies to the fact that for those who trust in Him, God turns every difficulty, loss, and separation into something good. From Abraham to Isaiah to David to Job to Jonah to Paul to John, we see Gods constant love and care for His people. His Word is a lamp that will give us clear guidance when circumstances are bleak. It offers the best direction we will ever find. When we meditate upon it, pray over it, grapple with it, and incorporate it into our lives, His light chases away the darkness. The psalms, in particular, are helpful in dealing with fear. God, the sovereign ruler of this universe, is in control of your life. Dont make the mistake of thinking He isnt, simply because He does not operate according to your will and schedule. If you read your Bible and meditate on it, you will find genuine strength in His promises.
Posted on: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 12:34:55 +0000
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