I will not leave you as orphans; I am coming to you. (John 14:18 HCSB)
Sometimes I feel like an orphan in this world. I feel like I am the only one going through my particular situation. I feel like no one understands, no one knows how I feel. I can feel lonely, even when I am surrounded by people. Sometimes we can feel all alone even among those who love us and those we love.
I think everyone feels that sometimes. I see it on people's faces, I hear it in their voices. I know people who struggle with pains, hurts, confusion. Life isn't always easy. Life isn't always happy. Sometimes we just feel alone.
What a wonderful verse in John for all of us who have felt like orphans in a strange world. God has not left us here alone. He is here amongst us when we whole heartedly search for Him. Not only that but He says He has gone ahead of us to prepare for us a home with Him for eternity. A home where there will be no more sadness, or confusion, or grief. Only joy and peace. Someday He will return for us,so that we can live in this place especially prepared for those who love Him for all of eternity.
I don't know about you but that helps me get through those days that just aren't so great. I put my hope in the one who promises He will return for me. The one who promises to direct my path. The one who says He will never leave me or forsake me. The one who has filled His Word with promise after promise for me. And promises for you.
So when you need some hope. When you need to find someone who understands. Go to Gods Word. He will always understand what you are going through. He made you. He loves you. He promises to never leave you as an orphan.
Be strong and courageous; don’t be terrified or afraid of them. For it is the Lord your God who goes with you; He will not leave you or forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6 HCSB)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths. (Proverbs 3:5, 6 HCSB)
“Your heart must not be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if not, I would have told you. I am going away to prepare a place for you. If I go away and prepare a place for you, I will come back and receive you to Myself, so that where I am you may be also. (John 14:1-3 HCSB)
Blessings
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Friday, June 14, 2013
Allow Jesus in your boat today.
When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water; and they were frightened. But he said to them, “It is I; don’t be afraid.” Then they were willing to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the shore where they were heading. (John 6:19-21 NIV)
Sometimes I feel God leaves us hidden gems amongst the familiar stories in the bible. Today this one stuck out to me. Verse 21 says ” Then they were willing to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the shore where they were heading".
Jesus didn't just get in the boat. The disciples had to be willing to allow Him in the boat. I am pretty sure Jesus could have gotten in that boat by His own will. He really could have gotten to where they were headed on His own for that matter. But instead He gave the disciples a chance to invite him in, to trust that it was Him. A chance to not fear. And to trust Jesus.
How many times do I have the opportunity to trust Jesus. In Gods word it tells us over and over "do not fear", "trust me", yet we spend a great deal of our time fearing and not a lot of time trusting. What might happen if we just decided we don't really understand but that we will still be willing to trust. We might allow Jesus into our situation and He might just do a miracle. I know He will offer you the peace you crave if you just let Him in your boat.
"Then they were willing to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the shore"
Notice with Jesus in the boat it reaches its destination immediately.
I know life situations can be hard, struggles wear us down, but think about letting Jesus in your boat today. He wants to guide you, He wants to comfort you, He wants to give you peace in the midst of your storm. Allow Him in your boat, you won't be sorry you did.
Blessings
Sometimes I feel God leaves us hidden gems amongst the familiar stories in the bible. Today this one stuck out to me. Verse 21 says ” Then they were willing to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the shore where they were heading".
Jesus didn't just get in the boat. The disciples had to be willing to allow Him in the boat. I am pretty sure Jesus could have gotten in that boat by His own will. He really could have gotten to where they were headed on His own for that matter. But instead He gave the disciples a chance to invite him in, to trust that it was Him. A chance to not fear. And to trust Jesus.
How many times do I have the opportunity to trust Jesus. In Gods word it tells us over and over "do not fear", "trust me", yet we spend a great deal of our time fearing and not a lot of time trusting. What might happen if we just decided we don't really understand but that we will still be willing to trust. We might allow Jesus into our situation and He might just do a miracle. I know He will offer you the peace you crave if you just let Him in your boat.
"Then they were willing to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the shore"
Notice with Jesus in the boat it reaches its destination immediately.
I know life situations can be hard, struggles wear us down, but think about letting Jesus in your boat today. He wants to guide you, He wants to comfort you, He wants to give you peace in the midst of your storm. Allow Him in your boat, you won't be sorry you did.
Blessings
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