Hi Folks,
The Lord is so faithful, saints. He keeps reminding me that we didn’t need to worry one minute while living in Oregon. What fun it would have been to enjoy Oregon while we were there instead of being so frustrated much of the time. Even today, whenever we are tempted to fret or to become frustrated, God steps into our thoughts to remind us to be full of His joy, always. He really is in control. ☺
Wow, this morning’s devotional (Closer to God Each Day) reading from Joyce Meyer was really a blessing. I hope it blesses you as well.
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“Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring. Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord.” (Psalm 27:14)
When we “wait” on God, we are not being lazy or passive, but we are actually being very active spiritually. We may not be “doing” anything, but we are trusting God to do what needs to be done. In effect, we are saying, “Lord, I will not try to do this in my own strength (Reminds me of the story of Abraham in the Bible). I will wait on You to deliver me. And I’m going to enjoy my life while I wait for You.”
Satan wants us to be frustrated from trying to solve our own problems (Sounds like me in Oregon). He hates our joy. He wants to see anything but joy because the joy of the Lord is our strength (Nehemiah 8:10). Worry robs us of strength, but joy energizes us.
We are tempted to think we are not doing our part if we don’t worry or try to figure out an answer to our problems (this is how I was raised), but this will prevent our deliverance rather than aid it. It is not irresponsible to enjoy life while we wait on God and expect Him to do what we don’t know how to do (Amen!)!
Do not fear because the battle is not yours, but the Lord’s.”
God bless you all,
Mark