Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Brothers and Sisters in Truth,
Never should we think we suffer for no purpose or that we suffer alone. Job suffered leaving us with words of wisdom and comfort. And far greater, Job demonstrated how to worship when you lose everything. Job’s trials reveal his character and his faith shouts of the greatness of God. We who know this great God, can live courageously because of Him .
A woman was known for her faith. When complimented about her great faith she replied, “ It is not that I have great faith, but that I have faith in a great God!” amen
Cancer? Choose to trust Him. Loss of a job? Choose to trust Him. Are you lonely, rejected, fearful, or have failed? Choose to trust Him. Trials rush in and leave us dizzy, but we have a choice to trust or not trust. The enemy hates it when we sing songs of praise and deliverance in the middle of our trial. It is so difficult to choose not to live by feelings but instead, to choose with your will to trust, as circumstances scream ‘Do something’…
“There is no way of learning faith except by trial. It is God’s school of faith, and it is far better for us to learn to trust God than to enjoy life.” unknown
His grace is poured out in our sufferings. God’s grace is a sweet elixir, more to be desired than all the world offers. Christ, Himself is our exceeding and great reward now and eternally. Jim Elliot is credited for this truism:
'He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.'
It is when you are in the midst of trials that bring you prostrate before His throne and you drink the wine of His grace; tasting the warmth of His love, then you know its worth. For in the trial, He makes Himself known most fully, not on the mountain top, but in the wilderness. Our gain far outweighs our pain.
Consider His greatness: He was never created. He created all things. He has neither beginning nor end. He is the Eternal God. Deut33:27
He is alone in His greatness. There is no one like Him. “Who is like You among the gods, O LORD? Who is like You, majestic in holiness, Awesome in praises, working wonders? Exodus 15:11
He is so high above us we are like grasshoppers. See Isaiah 40:22. I Timothy 6:15-16 He is to be revered adored and worshiped. He alone is majestic, He is peerless in beauty and in His perfection. Everything is sustained by Him. That thought alone causes me to tremble and cry, “Holy, Holy. Holy!
It is impossible for Him to be brought under obligation to anyone. He is never indebted or under the power of anything or anyone. He owes His creatures nothing. Anything He does for us is pure grace! Hear this my brothers and sisters: God’s knowledge is unsearchable… past, present and future. He forgets nothing and nothing is hidden from His sight! He never had a teacher. He never made a mistake or failed at anything. He is Sovereign over all of His creation and can do as He pleases! He is in control over the circumstances of life, right now.
Such truths are enough to change the way I think about life. It is impossible to measure the Savior. He is all wise, all-powerful, full of merciful and He loves. This sets my feet to dancing. He loves!! Perfectly, eternally, profoundly and unconditionally. Raise Your hands in awe and bow in adoration. He alone is worthy of all praise.
He will use every trial to benefit you now and eternally. I have tasted and know it to be true.
For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He also is to be feared above all gods. I Chron 16:25
Father God, You whose ways are higher than the heavens, You who have kept my soul from the pit of nothingness, I bow before Your greatness to give thanks and to praise Your Holy Name for all Your goodness to me. I thank You that You cannot be put in a box or dictated to, neither can You be defined or measured. You are greater than I can comprehend.... and when I trust You and walk with You in faith, You allow me to 'know' You as You make Yourself known to me. This sweetness is mine in Jesus and I thank You for loving me so perfectly. I know the sweetness of being carried by the King, cared for by the Shepherd and comforted by You who are filled with compassion for me. Blessed be Your Name, in which I pray, amen
Bless each one who Loves the King! Praying for you all.
az
Brothers and Sisters in Truth,
Never should we think we suffer for no purpose or that we suffer alone. Job suffered leaving us with words of wisdom and comfort. And far greater, Job demonstrated how to worship when you lose everything. Job’s trials reveal his character and his faith shouts of the greatness of God. We who know this great God, can live courageously because of Him .
A woman was known for her faith. When complimented about her great faith she replied, “ It is not that I have great faith, but that I have faith in a great God!” amen
Cancer? Choose to trust Him. Loss of a job? Choose to trust Him. Are you lonely, rejected, fearful, or have failed? Choose to trust Him. Trials rush in and leave us dizzy, but we have a choice to trust or not trust. The enemy hates it when we sing songs of praise and deliverance in the middle of our trial. It is so difficult to choose not to live by feelings but instead, to choose with your will to trust, as circumstances scream ‘Do something’…
“There is no way of learning faith except by trial. It is God’s school of faith, and it is far better for us to learn to trust God than to enjoy life.” unknown
His grace is poured out in our sufferings. God’s grace is a sweet elixir, more to be desired than all the world offers. Christ, Himself is our exceeding and great reward now and eternally. Jim Elliot is credited for this truism:
'He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.'
It is when you are in the midst of trials that bring you prostrate before His throne and you drink the wine of His grace; tasting the warmth of His love, then you know its worth. For in the trial, He makes Himself known most fully, not on the mountain top, but in the wilderness. Our gain far outweighs our pain.
Consider His greatness: He was never created. He created all things. He has neither beginning nor end. He is the Eternal God. Deut33:27
He is alone in His greatness. There is no one like Him. “Who is like You among the gods, O LORD? Who is like You, majestic in holiness, Awesome in praises, working wonders? Exodus 15:11
He is so high above us we are like grasshoppers. See Isaiah 40:22. I Timothy 6:15-16 He is to be revered adored and worshiped. He alone is majestic, He is peerless in beauty and in His perfection. Everything is sustained by Him. That thought alone causes me to tremble and cry, “Holy, Holy. Holy!
It is impossible for Him to be brought under obligation to anyone. He is never indebted or under the power of anything or anyone. He owes His creatures nothing. Anything He does for us is pure grace! Hear this my brothers and sisters: God’s knowledge is unsearchable… past, present and future. He forgets nothing and nothing is hidden from His sight! He never had a teacher. He never made a mistake or failed at anything. He is Sovereign over all of His creation and can do as He pleases! He is in control over the circumstances of life, right now.
Such truths are enough to change the way I think about life. It is impossible to measure the Savior. He is all wise, all-powerful, full of merciful and He loves. This sets my feet to dancing. He loves!! Perfectly, eternally, profoundly and unconditionally. Raise Your hands in awe and bow in adoration. He alone is worthy of all praise.
He will use every trial to benefit you now and eternally. I have tasted and know it to be true.
For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He also is to be feared above all gods. I Chron 16:25
Father God, You whose ways are higher than the heavens, You who have kept my soul from the pit of nothingness, I bow before Your greatness to give thanks and to praise Your Holy Name for all Your goodness to me. I thank You that You cannot be put in a box or dictated to, neither can You be defined or measured. You are greater than I can comprehend.... and when I trust You and walk with You in faith, You allow me to 'know' You as You make Yourself known to me. This sweetness is mine in Jesus and I thank You for loving me so perfectly. I know the sweetness of being carried by the King, cared for by the Shepherd and comforted by You who are filled with compassion for me. Blessed be Your Name, in which I pray, amen
Bless each one who Loves the King! Praying for you all.
az
