“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Woke up this morning, said a prayer of thanks, to the LORD, for another new day, to do His will, and praise Him. Another day, to “hide under His glorious wings of protection,” and take refuge, in His countenance, and unadulterated, unconditional, never-ending, love.
Settling in my bed at night, I give thanks for my home, for my family, friends, and fur baby. I take time to realize, that there are so many homeless in the world, and so many who are hungry, hurting, and in the dark. So many who are not aware of Christ, and His brilliant light, love, compassion, and Sovereign magnificence.
And sadly, so many who live in perpetual agony, with systemic or terminal illnesses, chronic phobias, and an overall disillusionment of life.
If only, those in the dark, knew that God, wants us to speak with Him, about every aspect of our day. He wants us to speak about our feelings, even though He knows what’s happening in and around us. Irrespective, He still wants to “hear it” from our hearts and mouths.
If only, the “lost” knew, that our ultimate goal, is not to “control or fix everything” around us. But instead, to keep focusing on Him, and to love Him, with all our heart, mind, body and soul.
The idea of a pleasant, and highly successful day, is one in which we meditate on His Word, and staying in touch with Him. So even if we don’t get to everything in a 24 hour period, the Holy Spirit, will somehow allow us to get it done, eventually…if it’s His will. Because He knows what’s best!
When we speak with our Father, the King of the Universe, He brings a multitude of goodness, rushing into our very core. He can harness the chaos, and discord, that is in the very air we breathe. And shine His light, into the darkness, bringing a stillness, and renewal of hope, while silencing the ugly “noise” and mayhem of the world.
As Jesus, said so eloquently, and lovingly in Matthew 28:20, He wants us to go and teach, all that we have learned, and all that He has commanded us to do. His love, and ultimate sacrifice redeemed us, as He died for our sins.
My heart aches with love for Him.
However, the parting words of Jesus, to His disciples, before He ascended into heaven, in Matthew 28:20, “… and lo I am with you always, even to the end of the world.” Those words never fail to bring tears to my eyes, and joy to my heart…Wow!
Those words, “And lo I am with you always, even to the end of the world” repeat them out loud!
Jesus…promises to never leave us!
Let me repeat, “Wow!”
It doesn’t get any better than that, does it?
Knowing He is with us always. That means through good and bad times, and all the in between times… He is with us and never will leave our side.
Jesus’ light and truth shines on.
So, darkness be gone!
For my LORD and Savior LIVES!
And He conquered the world.
“For greater is the One in me, than he who is in the world.”(1 John 4:4)
We are victorious through Christ…
Hallelujah and Amen!
“Father God, thank You for protecting me and being my guide, my Savior, and my King today, tomorrow and always, whom shall I fear when I have You with me, thank You for Your precious word, promises, and love, in Jesus name, Amen.”
1 John 4:4
You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. But you belong to God, my dear children.