The Bible declares, “The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blessed His people with peace,” (Psalm 29:1). Peace is a divine blessing. It’s something that is the right of every child of God to have. Refuse to let it go!
He knows me now, He knew me when, and He knows me then. My friends, what great confidence is this that our God knows us so completely (Psalm 139:1-6)?
He sees what you face today. He saw your past days and the murky spots you have traveled through. And, He already has met your future. Nothing and no part of your life is hidden from the eyes of our great God (Hebrews 4:13).
Our past, our present, and our future are opened before Him, and so is His love for you. Through all that He knows of you, His love is still shining like a lighthouse, beckoning you and guiding you closer to the shores of His embrace, saying, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).
Remember, “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever,” (Hebrews 13:8; Revelation 22:13), and you are completely known and loved by Him.
Father God, thank You that You know me so well. Thank You, that Your love has not diminished in my life and that Your light still shines brightly for me. Help me, every day, to be reminded of this great grace and affection You have toward me. Through the storms, when I look up, I see You and You are drawing me near, allowing me to find shelter and refuge in You. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray, AMEN!
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IN ALL THE CHAOS, THE ONLY VOICE WE NEED TO HEAR IS JESUS! “Then the LORD came and stood and called as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel said, “Speak, for Your servant is listening.” (1 Samuel 3:10) KEEP LISTENING FOR THE LORD!
“But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.” Psalm 3:3
How much wrestling have you dealt with in life? How many in just this week alone? In the heaviness, in the heart, our God stands as the One who lifts our head:
“When confidence in others is fleeting,
And friends cannot be found.
It is God who restores,
And lifts my countenance from the ground.
Running, exhausted, weary, and worn.
With His salve of love,
He heals this heart
That was torn.
He takes the troubles,
As if they didn’t exist,
Encourages us in Him,
And our hearts, He lifts.
No more to feel like
I’m fighting alone.
God has lifted my head
And, called me His own.”
Friend, when troubles find their way into your life, remember Your heavenly Father is He who fights with you and for you. David found himself in opposition often. Some were of his own doing, and some were from others who pursued him with unrighteousness. But in his heart, he never failed to keep believing in God, to keep his confidence and praise in the One who not only saw his sin and his circumstances – but God was also He who held his life in His hands.
A praise was never far from his lips. Even when he was down, he knew in whom he believed. He knew that in everything, God is the one who can restore and exalt. God is the one who can return a smile to his face and gladness to his heart. God is He who can bring a victory in the midst of a mess therefore, David kept his hope in the one and only true living God who can carry him and lift him during the hard times of life.
Friend, I pray that you will find your solace in God today. May a praise be on your lips for the God who can save.
“I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.” Psalm 9:1
“And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the Lord.” Psalm 27:6
Your biggest source of encouragement is found in God alone!