The news was bad. The decision was against us. Not what we'd hoped for.
"He will have no fear of bad news, his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord"(Psalm 112:7). That is what comforted me through the waiting.
So now I understand. Whether the news is what I'd hoped for or not, I can trust God. His ways are not my ways. Good thing for I would surely mess it up. I am assured of His plans to give me a hope and a future. This "setback" is insignificant on the journey He has for me. I'm excited to see how He will use it.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
Waiting
Is there something you are awaiting news on? A job? Test results? Word about a loved one?
Today I will learn the outcome of a particular trial. I've awaited the decision for 6 months. I opened my devotional this morning, after asking God to "Open my eyes that I may behold the wonderful things from your Word" (Psalm 119:18), and was comforted by these jewels:
"He will have no fear of bad news, his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord." Psalm 112:7
"For I know the plans I have for you,...plans to give you a hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
"He that believeth shall not make haste(Hebrew word meaning put to shame)"
Isaiah 28:16
If we will trust Him, no matter the outcome, we will have peace in the waiting. He walks with us.
Today I will learn the outcome of a particular trial. I've awaited the decision for 6 months. I opened my devotional this morning, after asking God to "Open my eyes that I may behold the wonderful things from your Word" (Psalm 119:18), and was comforted by these jewels:
"He will have no fear of bad news, his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord." Psalm 112:7
"For I know the plans I have for you,...plans to give you a hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
"He that believeth shall not make haste(Hebrew word meaning put to shame)"
Isaiah 28:16
If we will trust Him, no matter the outcome, we will have peace in the waiting. He walks with us.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Comfort and the Great Physician
"Comfort, comfort my people, says your God" Isaiah 40:1
My heart is broken. I've lost a friend, a sister very dear to me. This morning I rose up early to meet with my Lord. I sought solace and wondered with expectation what Words He would have for me.
I have a page in my prayer journal I often look at where I have written many of His names. As I began calling on Him - I realized the names Comforter and Great Physician were not yet on this already full page. I added them.
Then, before going on in my prayer time, I opened my devotional - Streams in the Desert - and read this verse - "Comfort, comfort my people says your God." Tears sprang to my eyes and I smiled as I realized that this was indeed His word for me today. And as I wondered ..........my eyes moved down the page devouring the passage.......I came to the name Great Physician. I stopped, amazed at how close God really is to the hurting, the seeking. The very two names I'd recorded moments before jumped from the page! He is our Comforter and Great Physician indeed!
"They tell me love must bleed,
And friendship weep,
Ere in my deepest need
I touch that deep."
We suffer and learn His healing ways so we may comfort those we meet along this journey..........His people.
"Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfill it." Col 4:17
My heart is broken. I've lost a friend, a sister very dear to me. This morning I rose up early to meet with my Lord. I sought solace and wondered with expectation what Words He would have for me.
I have a page in my prayer journal I often look at where I have written many of His names. As I began calling on Him - I realized the names Comforter and Great Physician were not yet on this already full page. I added them.
Then, before going on in my prayer time, I opened my devotional - Streams in the Desert - and read this verse - "Comfort, comfort my people says your God." Tears sprang to my eyes and I smiled as I realized that this was indeed His word for me today. And as I wondered ..........my eyes moved down the page devouring the passage.......I came to the name Great Physician. I stopped, amazed at how close God really is to the hurting, the seeking. The very two names I'd recorded moments before jumped from the page! He is our Comforter and Great Physician indeed!
"They tell me love must bleed,
And friendship weep,
Ere in my deepest need
I touch that deep."
We suffer and learn His healing ways so we may comfort those we meet along this journey..........His people.
"Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfill it." Col 4:17
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