NEVER FORSAKEN!

9-29-2000. . . .NEVER FORSAKEN!

Ever had someone give up on you . . . .turn their back on you. . . .abandon you? Those of us who have experienced it can tell you, being forsaken is not a position or feeling to be coveted. It will leave you disappointed, discouraged and with many unanswered questions. While the possibility always exist that man will forsake us, no such possibility exist with God! After looking back over the years of his life, David accurately observed: “I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. (Ps 37:25 KJV) From generation to generation, God will never forsake the righteous and will always provide for their every need!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for being a faithful God and never forsaking the righteous! I am grateful that I am your child and live in expectation and not in want. Amen!

Ps 9:9-10. . . .The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you. NIV

NO EXEMPTIONS!

9-29-2009. . . .NO EXEMPTION!

The righteous are not exempt from life’s afflictions. We need only examine our past experiences to verify the truth of that fact. The advantage of the righteous however, is that we have the assurance of deliverance from every one of life’s afflictions. Knowing this on front end of keeps us from giving in or giving up when the pressure our trials and struggles intensifies. Therefore, hold on and go on. . . .Go through knowing you will get through! “Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.” (Ps 34:19 KJV)

Prayer: Thank you Lord for being my help, strength and comfort in the times of my affliction. Deliver me surely but not before I’ve learned the lessons of the experience. Amen!

Ps 119:71-72. . . .It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes. The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver. KJV

STRENGTH IN WEAKNESS!

9-28-2009. . . .STRENGTH IN WEAKNESS!

“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him.” 2 Chron 16:9 KJV God is keenly aware of every person who is fully committed to Him and He is constantly seek out opportunities to show Himself strong on our behalf. Although being fully committed to suggest we are flawless; we are keenly aware of that not being the case. It is in those very areas of our weakness that seeks to and in fact, will manifest His strength. “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Cor 12:9 KJV

Prayer: Lord, thank you for your strength in my areas of weakness. It is through your manifested strength that I become stronger. Thy will be done! Amen.

2 Cor 12:10. . . . Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong. KJV

GOD OUR KEEPER!

9-25-2009. . . . GOD OUR KEEPER!

“Shall I look to the mountain gods for help? No! My help is from Jehovah who made the mountains! And the heavens too! He will never let me stumble, slip, or fall. For he is always watching, never sleeping. Jehovah himself is caring for you! He is your defender. He protects you day and night. He keeps you from all evil and preserves your life. He keeps his eye upon you as you come and go and always guards you. (Ps 121 TLB) What more need be said! Go. . . . and remember, God is keeping you!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for this word today! Wow! I feel so safe and secure knowing that you never sleep or slumber, but you are always looking out for me and keeping me from all hurt, harm and danger. I love you lord! Thank again. Amen.

Ps 121:3-5. . . .He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand. KJV

GOD OUR PROVIDER!

9-24-2009. . . .GOD OUR PROVIDER!

While it is true we may not have everything that we want, it is equally true that we do have everything that we need. We have God’s word on it. “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” ( Phil 4:19 KJV) If God supplied our biggest need which was salvation through the sacrificial death of His Son, Jesus the Christ, it stands to reason that any lesser need we may have is nothing for Him to handle. “If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! (Matt 7:11-12 NIV)

Prayer: Lord, thank you for being my provider! You supply all my need according to your riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Give me wisdom daily in distinguishing my needs from my wants. Amen!

Eph 1:3. . . .How we praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every blessing in heaven because we belong to Christ. TLB

GOD OUR PROTECTION!

9-23-2009. . . .GOD OUR PROTECTION!

“ The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” (Prov 18:10 NIV) This powerful scripture does not suggest that believers (the righteous) are in some sort of continuous cat and mouse game where the enemy shows up to grab us and we take off running in fear back to the Lord. Rather, the statement is emphatic! The name of the Lord ‘IS’ a strong tower; therefore the righteous, having come into the saving knowledge of this truth quickly responds (runs) to it and is forever safe from all harm. There is no coming in and going out! We are in and remain in where we are protected and shielded by our God who is our protection. Be not afraid beloved, God is our Protection and the enemy can not reach us here!

Prayer: Lord, you are the joy and the strength of my life. My strong tower and protection. Therefore I rest in thee and remain forever safe! Amen.

Ps 61:1-4. . . .Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe. I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah NIV

GOD OF COMFORT!

9-22-2009. . . .GOD OF COMFORT!

Life is often no bed of roses and at times it can be downright uncomfortable! Yet, it is in those times of discomfort that God manifest Himself to us as ‘The God of all Comfort’. “... What a wonderful God we have-he is the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the source of every mercy, and the one who so wonderfully comforts and strengthens us in our hardships and trials.” (2 Cor 1:3a TLB) No, He does not always immediately change our situations and circumstances, but more often than not, He changes us in the situations and circumstances! While all hell may be breaking loose all around us, He gives us a since of well-being on the inside that enables us to emerge with confidence and experience to share with others in their time of affliction and trouble. “…And why does he do this? So that when others are troubled, needing our sympathy and encouragement, we can pass on to them this same help and comfort God has given us.” (2 Cor 1:3b) TLB

Prayer: Lord, thank you for being the God of all comfort! You keep me from being unstable in difficult and uncomfortable situations. It is well with my soul. Amen!

Isa 51:3. . . .For the LORD shall comfort Zion: he will comfort all her waste places; and he will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the LORD; joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody. KJV