A Little Pick-Me-Up

When we get to the point where we really trust God, and we really trust that He speaks to us through His Word, I believe we tend to read Scripture a bit differently.  It has never changed, but yet it takes on a new form when you actively read, anticipating being spoken to, and then, the big part...accepting what it says.  Warfield was write when he said "what Scripture says, God says."

So today, I found myself in prayer for someone in need of a little encouragement, facing some unnerving uncertainty, perhaps a scary time.  Where would I steer such a person?  Trusting God is not surprised by the situation, I presumed He had answers already written down.  He is faithful that way!

Matthew 6, right in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount, touches on worry.  Basically - DON'T.  It's in our human nature to worry, and yet in that same section He tells us to set our sights on His righteousness, He'll take care of the little stuff here, even when we think it is BIG stuff.

Hebrews 4:16 closes out a powerful chapter with the challenge to draw near to the throne of grace, God is very accessible.  Better yet, in that same verse He tells us to do so so that we may find mercy and grace to help in time of need.   It is because of the work of Jesus Christ that we can dare to approach God in prayer, that we can dare to expect Him to help when we are in a time of need.

Hebrews 11:1 describes faith as being the ASSURANCE of things hoped for.  We Christians place our hope in the atoning work of Christ.  While others place their trust in earthly matters, we look to God for guidance and help, for security when we get anxious or doubtful.  2 Corinthians 5:7 says it clearly, "we walk by faith, not by sight."  Faith gets us through any trial we face here and now.  It is that same faith that linked us to God through or Savior, Jesus Christ.

Now, if I know someone who right now could use a little encouragement, a refresher on just how good God is, I'm sure you do, too.  Let's pray for those people today, and tomorrow, and keep going.  We also know many who do not possess this blessed hope, those who have never placed their faith and trust in Christ.  Let's challenge them today to examine God's truth.

So, you know who you are, we are praying for you, others are praying for you, and remember, God is so very good!