This morning as I went for my daily dose of vitamin D from the warm Florida sun, I could not help but be overpowered by the awe and wonder as God gave me grateful eyes to see some of His gifts to me from my garden.
Some of the simplest truths are the most comforting medications to a troubled soul. The more we embrace the absolute sovereignty of God, the sweeter His truths become. An earthly father may yearn to give all the best things in life to his child, but only the author of the universe, who rules and reigns and is Lord of all, can deliver His heart’s desire to his children.
Throughout the bible, God takes pleasure in doing great things in the midst of impossible situations. Like when He chose Abraham and promised him that his 90-year-old barren wife would bring forth nations. Nothing is beyond God’s ability; we just need to learn what is His will in our circumstances. Those that are led by His Spirit are his children (Romans 8:14).
Jesus also told us in Luke 9:24 that we must not be protective of this life; which I consider to be the life of the flesh with all its worldly aspirations. If we try to save any tradition or opinion that is contrary to Christ, then we shall lose the life that Christ gives; eternal life. Our willingness to let go of what is temporal will gain for us that which is eternal.
“Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!” Psalm 34:8.
The Psalmist is inviting us to taste and see, these are two natural senses, we are being called into a much deeper experience of the goodness of God. Tasting and seeing is so much more than anything academic or any head knowledge. I contend that we can have perfect theology, but theology does not save us; we must taste Christ.
I am a believer in Jesus Christ, a mother of 4 grown children and now a grandmother. I was born and raised in Jamaica, I went to a Catholic Boarding school, got married began having my children then became born again in 1988 at the age of 28 years old. I have been sweetly and…
Believing a lie or not being exposed to the truth will allow carnal and selfish emotions to flourish. I would wear a smile to church and in social situations but I would frequently cry to my close friends and family.
Paul did however glory; he gloried and boasted in his sufferings for Christ sake.
Where have we suffered for Christ? This question is not meant to shame or condemn, but to encourage and inspire. We need to see our hardships because of Christ and the gospel, as opportunities for glory.
Yesterday’s grace is inadequate for today’s trouble. I cried out to God to lift me out of my pit because I know that as recipients of grace, we could sincerely find comfort and strength to enable us to rejoice and worship with glad hearts in the midst of distress.
