Thoughts for another day

December 29, 2010

Today's verse: Lev. 26:12. And I will walk among you, and will be your God, and ye shall be my people. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)

In this world and particularly in our lives, we who believe in God, however weak or flawed that belief be, are always asking Him for something and some of us even wait on Him day and night persevering in prayer; hoping for the answer and looking toward the light. Some of us walk in very dark alleys and the going through it can be very tough and frustrating. Many even wilt in that stage and if you ask me, no matter what I write with respect to having faith in God, I must say I understand these people because I know what it means to be going through the valley of the shadow of death.

I believe the Scripture above is given by God to staunchly reassure us of His being with us. We may never understand the importance of God's companionship in difficult situations, but for those of us who know God it's great to know that in our dark moments of trial, He is there. Truly today, try to comprehend the Scripture which says, I will walk among you. Isn't that fantastic? God, Almighty God, walking with us and He says, He will be our God and that we will be His people. O how glorious is this, our God who understands us perfectly and is there with us to cheer us when the chips are down and how great it is to commune with Him when we are in difficulty and there's darkness everywhere! That's why I say, When the going gets tough, the really tough get on their knees.

I empathize with David when he says, 'Though I walk in the valley of the shadow of death, I shall not fear, for You are with me!' God, it's so reassuring and soothing. Imagine God's magnanimity which grants us His power in our lives when we're weak and not only that, it also tells us He is there with us. When He is there with us, who can withstand us or go against us? None, for He is powerful our God who is the God of Abraham, God of Isaac and God of Israel. In His Presence I can only be strengthened and confident in all situations. So those of you suffering utter want, or maybe from a terminal disease or whatever and the situation is akin to walking in the darkness of the valley in which death lurks, I want to tell you that God is there with you and He will deliver you. This is His amazing Word and remember, He always keeps His Word. If before sundown today you accept His priceless Word, you'll learn what it means to have Him as your Companion; and you'll also know He never sleeps nor slumbers, yes, He, even He, the God you worship.