Devotion
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. AcknowledgeHim in all your ways and He will direct your path.” Proverbs 3:5-6
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Have you had or do you have situations in your life where you are questioning God,wondering how can this have any positive outcome? You look around and the mountainsyou need to climb seem to get higher and more difficult to cross with each passing day. Youlook up and you cry to the Lord wondering if He hears you or if He is still there? Maybe youare at a crossroads in your life and have no idea which way to go. Can you trust God toguide you, to lead you in the way He wants you to go? What if you go that way and things donot work out the way you thought they would? Can you still trust God?I am here to tell you the answer to that question is a resounding yes! I know that we willhave trials and difficulties in life and God in His great wisdom and mercy often does notgive us the answers right away or sometimes not at all. But I want you to think back overyour life. Can you not see the places and times that God has been there, growing you inyour relationship with Him? Romans 5:3-5 tells us, “And not only this, but we also exult inour tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance, proven character,hope; and hope does not disappoint because the love of God has been poured out withinour hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” Is there anything more precious orlifegiving than the love of God pouring out of one’s heart?I wonder how Paul felt when he was beaten so badly, he could not stand up straightbecause the scars had damaged his back so extensively. Or when he was in prison in Romeknowing that his time was very short. How did he handle this? What did he do? He lookedup! He saw the glory of God and the blessing it was to serve the one who had suffered somuch for him! In fact, in Philippians 3:8 Paul says,” I count everything as loss because ofthe surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered loss ofall things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ.”I can tell you from experience, even when it seems that our loving Savior is far away, He isright there, walking with you, interceding for you, loving you, covering you with the blood Heshed on the cross for you. Rejoice! Find joy in your Savior and Lord. Spend time with Him,pray, read the Word and get to know Him. He will guide your path. He will your light and your treasure.