Dear family of God,
If you, like myself, have found the things we trusted in to fail...then, will we now believe and let God be all He said He would be?
Romans 5:1-2 says, "Therefore, since we are justified (acquitted, declared righteous, and given a right standing with God) through faith, let us [grasp the fact that we] have [the peace of reconciliation to hold and to enjoy] peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One). Through Him also we have [our] access (entrance, introduction) by faith into this grace (state of God's favor) in which we [firmly and safely] stand. And let us rejoice and exult in our hope of experiencing and enjoying the glory of God." Wonderful!
Well, this morning I wrote in my journal and would like to share my thoughts with you. "At first I think that I can't be all of what God says. Aww, then you are still believing the father of lies. Dare to believe the Father of truth and love! In this season I am learning contentment and how to trust in the Lord. Yes, even when it seems ohters are being used of God while I sit here. If I really believe God then, what would this season look like? Can I look in the mirror and see a reflection of peace? Is there joy in my countenance? Are there words of encouragement and love for others? Too much of the time we might feel unworthy of God's calling. Regardless of the valley you are in or the mountain top you have climbed. Well, it is true; we are not worthy. The weaker you are, all the more to see the greatness of God and the delight on His face. The point really is, "I Will believe." I will believe He has brought me to this place at this time. That His plans are good and not to harm me. That I can serve the Lord and not money or position or any other thing. I will grow in faith and my heart will be grateful, always. The question isn't how long do I have to be in this classroom? Will I ever learn? But, I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Summer is a busy time. People are moving to new homes, new ministries and missions. Time is moving so quickly. I long to be in the moving flow of life. The Lord asked me to believe and watch and learn of Him. So I dare to do it!"
I know that was long and I pray that you understand and can somehow see that all our questions, doubts & fears we need to bring into the light of what it says in Romans 5:1-2. Read that scripture a few times and let its fresh life flow into your situation today. We really do have peace with God because of our reconcilliation through the work of Christ. Jesus longs for us to know Him. To enter into His grace and favor and to stand firmly on that alone. Today, if you have never experienced that hope, Will you come to Him today, just as you are with all your questions and just lay them down at His feet. When you look at His feet and the nail scars there, remember that He died for you and took your place. As a result we can rejoice and exult in our hope, our experience of walking hand in hand with the Shepherd and really entering into fellowship, friendship with the Almighty. Our Lord and King! It really is wonderful! Be delivered today from fear and doubt in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
The Lord bless you and make His countenance be yours. His plans, yours. His thoughts agreeable to His. May you grasp the fact that you belong to Jesus. Love in Christ, Patricia.
Abundance is...all my hope is in Jesus