Thoughts for another day

Nov. 26, 2013.

Today's verse: Deut.  33:25b. and as thy days, so shall thy strength be. (KJV)

(Pls. read the above before you read further.  Thanks)

One great thing about the Word of God is the way in which it reveals itself, differently and mostly to strengthen in times of distress and trouble.  Here in a simple sentence of the verse in Deuteronomy, I found a truth that lives on in my being for each moment of difficulty I have and when my spirit is befuddled and downcast, then God rushes in His Grace into my bones and releases a spring in my legs that catapults me away from my somber appearance to one which is ready to praise God.

And praise Him I will for remember, it is for His praise we were created, Eph. 1:12, ‘That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.’  It is for His glory we exist that He be pleased in our ways and send forth His favor upon us by which also our spirits are lifted and our whole being nourished and enriched to burst forth into melodies of praise unto Him.  For then we know that He is sufficient for us in every way, no matter what it is, the evil one causes us, to stumble upon.   

When the enemy comes against us with tremendous ammunition, He sends us His Grace that can withstand all the fiery darts of the enemy.  We’re able to meet every attack by the power of His Grace and no matter what the trouble that comes our way, or how difficult the days be, His Grace stands firm, unshakeable and solid; refusing to budge and giving us refuge and courage.  Truly I know when He said to Paul, ‘My Grace is sufficient for you’ He meant it and He means it even today for as our woes increase by the day and our lives are burdened by the loads we carry, He intervenes and gives us rest.  His burden is light and joyfully we can raise our hands in praise for He carries our burdens.  How wonderful to know that even in the greatest troubles, He is with us and as tough as our days become, that much is the strength He gives to overcome the adversities.