Just because my life can be challenging at times doesn’t mean God isn’t faithful to me. He’s always working all things together for my good. In fact, those challenges are just His way of showing me that He can be relied on all the time – even when my feelings are trying to tell me otherwise. “Otherwise” isn’t a part of His vocabulary. He’s just plain faithful, period. Isn’t that great news? You betcha. ☺
“But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say?
Luke 6:46
Wow, this is what the Lord asks me all the time. An enemy dart strikes, my weak flesh complains, or I begin to let myself be conformed to this world. I’ll let myself slip into self-pity, jealousy, fear, anger, greed, pride, etc. Then, in His faithfulness to me, He reminds me of how wonderful it is to “do” what He tells me to do in His Word. His reminder sets me free from any “out of His will” thoughts that are trying to snare me and pull me from His mighty, safe, secure, joyful and restful dwelling place. I’m so thankful He reminds me that He’s Lord of my life. He’s so faithful. What love.
God bless,
Mark
Note: While we may not agree with everything a particular church or Christian group teaches or believes, there are times when we can be blessed by something outside the realm of our current understanding of God.