I have to say I have been tossing around a new blog post. I also have to say that this particular post is not it. I'm writing this without much thought after reading my devotion this morning.
Anybody that reads my blog at all knows two things. One, I so love Jesus. Two, I tend to be a worrier. Really, you say? Uh huh. Guilty. I try to not be anxious and I am learning and getting better with that trait.
After reading my devotion this morning, I want to share a few things from it that are so share worthy. It starts by saying "what is a believer to do in times of darkness--a darkness of perplexities and confusion--a darkness not of the heart but of the mind?" Well honestly--is that me or not? Honestly, does it hit you at all? The words go on to speak of these times coming to a believer who is obedient and walking in the will of God. Really? Of course. It describes these times as times of groping in COMPLETE darkness.
What does one do in these times of darkness and confusion? Imagine my surprise when I read the answer. Nothing. Do nothing. Well nothing except slow down and keep life's ship anchored to the dock. In doing this, we simply trust God. BINGO! Simple. Trust. In. God. Duh, who knew? Well, I should have known this important thing. The devotion speaks of how worrying prevents God from doing anything for us. If God has placed us in a trial, there's a reason and he will work through it WITH us.
As I read on, it talked of putting your hand in his as a little child as he knows the way out of the dark place. It talks about climbing into his arms and trusting him. This reminds me of all the times I'm out with The Grandbaby and she puts out her hand to hold on to mine and we clasp and walk along. I'm also reminded of many times in my life that I just laid my head in the lap of my heavenly Father and found peace.
The devotion ends with "when you don't know which way to steer, remember you have a pilot."
Now after that dissertation, I'm thinking you all might wonder what I'm going through now. I will say I have another health issue that has made itself known and getting a test next week. Honestly, the purpose of the test is to rule out cancer. And of course, the dermatologist biopsied a spot on my leg this week so I'm waiting to hear from it also but the upcoming test is the one I really want to hear from. With all that said, though, I'm really not worrying about this. Imagine. Me. Not worrying. And then I get this devotion that is so fitting for that and it reinforces my faith. I hope it has reinforced yours also.
I will end with the scripture in the devotion, one I haven't read much (wasn't highlighted in my Bible, but is now). I like it.
"Who is among you that feareth the the Lord, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the Lord, and stay upon his God." Isaiah 50:10
Consider......
(Reference..."Streams in the Desert", October 7 writing)
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