Thoughts for another day

April 22, 2010

Today's verse: Ps. 27:3. Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)

I’ve said it many times and shall say it again: To be calm in the midst of a storm is difficult, extremely difficult. To hold a straight face in adversity requires a herculean effort and few are the people able to do it. No matter how much faith we profess, in the middle of a terrible trial, it can all be torn to shreds for sometimes the internal turmoil is too much for even the stoutest to bear.

Reading the account of the disciples caught in a storm at sea and seeing their clamor despite having Jesus in their midst, we laugh at their behavior saying ‘how could they be so doubtful, fearing so much even though they’d seen Jesus do such wonderful work before their very eyes?’ Yet, I’m sure if we were in their stead, we’d do the same thing; for no matter how many miracles we see before our eyes, we still doubt when caught in a difficult situation the very next day! But there’re a few people who stand steadfast in trouble; who’re so confident of God that no matter the size of the tornado, they’re able to stay calm. It is said, the mark of a man close to God is in his being able to sleep in the biggest storm! Are we able to do that?

Today’s verse is a solemn reminder for us of such an attitude for a Christian. Carefully read the words and see the solid trust shown by the psalmist in God. See David’s belief in God, first in being certain He is there and second, that He will work for him. Jesus praised those who had such terrific faith and worked their miracles immediately because God loves such people who steadfastly believe Him to be their Provider, their Sustainer, their Defender and their God. When a human shows such faith, he endears himself to God and God stretches forth His mighty arm in his favor. So no matter what your situation, no matter how deep your sorrow, just hold on to that faith be it not mustard sized yet, and your deliverance will come. Even as I write this, I tell you, that’s my experience today; and I must say, painful as it is, I know God is just around the corner…I can feel Him.