I know, O Lord, that your laws are righteous, and in faithfulness you have afflicted me. May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant. Let your compassion come to me that I may live, for your law is my delight.
Psalm 119:75-77
Sometimes it is only in persecution and affliction; in loneliness and discontent that we as believers can really begin to understand the unfailing love and comfort of our Lord and Savior as it is in these times that God holds us in His loving arms that will never let us go. You see, if we don’t ever face times in this life when we are forced to look His direction as a result of coming up empty on everything else that we have put our trust in during more bearable times of the past then we would never know just how much He loves and cares for us and we would never get to experience the awesome grace and unconditional love that Jesus has for all who trust in Him. It has been a difficult year for Paula and I for a number of reasons related to the real estate market, our work environment, the newness and uncertainty of getting plugged into a wonderful new church home where God has directed us, potential health dangers, relational issues with our neighbors, etc, etc, etc. The coolest thing though in all of the good and bad that has happened or not happened to us this year is that God has had His hand in everything and His love, comfort and compassion has never left us and is always near, even in times of defeat and failure in the trials of life. I am convinced that God allows us to go through the valleys of life in order that we can know and understand His unfailing love and magnificent grace in a very real and personal way as all the distractions are removed and our focus is completely on our Father and Lord. Rejoice and be glad as you travel through the valley today as your Father in heaven loves you more than you could ever imagine – He has great plans for you today as you just enjoy His presence and rest in His awesome love!
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I could really relate to today's Journey Bread! Several years ago I went through a valley in my life, which lasted for 2 years. I felt so alone, weak, hopeless, scared. I felt as though I would never find any peace or happiness again in the physical realm. It was during those 'dark' moments that I clung to My Lord, and saw how He was my only Comforter and True Friend. The promises in Scripture wiped many a tear from my eyes. My walk with my Savior became closer and more fulfilling. In retrospect, I see now how I had to go through those struggles to really learn to 'trust in Him totally and turn everything over to His loving care'. And, today, there are so many rainbows in my life because God was faithful ~~ But, my greatest joy comes from serving my Great God and Wonderful Lord & Savior! Thank you, Matt, for today's reminder of 'Comfort from Above'. Nancy Straw
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