It is a beautiful Fall afternoon in my neck of the woods. I have been spending some time this afternoon reading in some Christian books, somewhat looking for some things in particular, and somewhat just following "rabbit trails" as I read from one thing to the next.
While doing so, I ran across this beautiful section--I'm sure it will already be familiar to some of you. But it is so beautiful and encouraging that I felt impressed to share it here. May it bring courage and blessings to you, the same that it has to me.
"Worry is blind and cannot discern the future; but Jesus sees the end from the beginning. In every difficulty He has His way prepared to bring relief. 'No good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly.' Matthew 11:30; Psalm 84:11.
"Our Heavenly Father has a thousand ways to provide for us of which we know nothing. Those who accept the one principle of making the service of God supreme, will find perplexities vanish and a plain path before their feet.
"The faithful discharge of today's duties is the best preparation for tomorrow's trials. Do not gather together all tomorrow's liabilities and cares and add them to the burden of today. 'Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.' Matthew 6:34.
"Let us be hopeful and courageous. Despondency in God's service is sinful and unreasonable. He knows our every necessity. To the omnipotence of the King of kings our covenant-keeping God unites the gentleness and care of the tender shepherd. His power is absolute, and it is the pledge of the sure fulfillment of His promises to all who trust in HIm. He has means for the removal of every difficulty, that those who serve Him and respect the means He employs may be sustained. His love is as far above all other love as the heavens are above the earth. He watches over His children with a love that is measureless and everlasting.
"In the darkest days, when appearances seem most forbidding, have faith in God. He is working out His will, doing all things well in behalf of His people. The strength of those who love and serve Him will be renewed day by day.
"He is able and willing to bestow upon His servants all the help they need. He will give them the wisdom which their varied necessities demand."
~~~The Ministry of Healing, p. 481-482
My favorite part in this passage is when the author refers to God as the "covenant-keeping" God. When you really think about it, all the beautiful promises in the Bible would be worth nothing if God didn't keep His promises. They are only valuable because He is so trustworthy. He CAN do what He promises, and He WILL. He will never forget you.
Have a beautiful week with your covenant-keeping God!
~Susan
1 comment:
Thanks for sharing, Lisa :o)
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