Thoughts for another day

Dec. 11, 2013.

Today's verse: Is. 26:4. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD, is the Rock eternal. (NIV – copyright acknowledged)

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

Jesus once said that the one who listened to Him and did what He said, is like the man who builds his house on the rock and nothing can destroy it.  Similarly, we who’ve heard Him and know Him must build our lives on Him, Who is the Rock, the solid Foundation on which our lives can never totter.  There’s neither wind nor earthquake that can shake us; no fatal situation that can harm us; nor will there be an enemy who can destroy us when we’re built on the LORD God, the holy One of Israel.

Walking the way God wants us to walk simply means we trust Him.  It’s a daunting as well as difficult journey for no journey with God is easy; for as you walk, you’ll notice the road becoming difficult, the terrain, hard and you may suffer fatigue; but just remember Whose hand you’ve put your hand in and trade the fears that plague you with the confidence you have in the smile on His face.  It may seem difficult and foolish to be laughing when things are crashing all around, but even then trudge on laughing, for the LORD God, El Shaddai, is with you and I ask, what can shake you! Nothing…No rock can fell you, no breeze can sweep you, nor can your enemy maul you; for they have to first contend with the One beside you, who is bigger than the biggest you’ve ever known.

Move forward, trusting Him, and you’ll see that He never let’s go of your hand.  You may not see nor hear Him, but take note of His whispers – a word on a billboard, a little flower on the wayside, or a thought crossing your mind; and thank Him for it.  It’ll encourage you at the difficult moment and with eyes of faith you may even behold His countenance.  And the difficulty will pass with great gain to you; because the LORD, yes the LORD God, the Rock of Israel is your Father and it is He who will deliver you.