When we go through the storms of life it is hard to take our eyes off the circumstance. We know that we need to trust God, but it is so difficult to do when the world seems to be crashing down all around you. When things first start to go awry we think, "Ok God-- you can handle this," but as things start to look worse and worse, our faith may begin to do the same.
We have to remember in those times that our God doesn't change. His character is the same as it has always been. He doesn't go back on His promises and He is true to His word. We know that Jesus will come through for us if we continue to have faith in His unfailing character. Just like Yahweh did not leave the Israelites in the dessert but followed through with the promised land. And yet, they did have to wait the full forty years before they inherited their blessings. Just like He promised Abraham a son, but Isaac did not come for many years-- so it is for us!
God's timing is not something we cannot dream of understanding, but we must respect it. You might be in the dessert now, but know that in His perfect timing the promised land will be yours. Until then, don't look at the storm but look to your God. Know that He will come through and deliver what He has promised.
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. (NIV)
2 Corinthians 5:7 For we live by faith, not by sight. (NIV)
Joshua 1:13 “Remember the word that Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you, saying, ‘The Lord your God is providing you a place of rest and will give you this land.’ (ESV)
Joshua 21:44 And the Lord gave them rest on every side just as he had sworn to their fathers. Not one of all their enemies had withstood them, for the Lord had given all their enemies into their hands. (ESV)
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. (ESV)
We have to remember in those times that our God doesn't change. His character is the same as it has always been. He doesn't go back on His promises and He is true to His word. We know that Jesus will come through for us if we continue to have faith in His unfailing character. Just like Yahweh did not leave the Israelites in the dessert but followed through with the promised land. And yet, they did have to wait the full forty years before they inherited their blessings. Just like He promised Abraham a son, but Isaac did not come for many years-- so it is for us!
God's timing is not something we cannot dream of understanding, but we must respect it. You might be in the dessert now, but know that in His perfect timing the promised land will be yours. Until then, don't look at the storm but look to your God. Know that He will come through and deliver what He has promised.
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. (NIV)
2 Corinthians 5:7 For we live by faith, not by sight. (NIV)
Joshua 1:13 “Remember the word that Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you, saying, ‘The Lord your God is providing you a place of rest and will give you this land.’ (ESV)
Joshua 21:44 And the Lord gave them rest on every side just as he had sworn to their fathers. Not one of all their enemies had withstood them, for the Lord had given all their enemies into their hands. (ESV)
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. (ESV)
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