"Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken" - Psalm 62:5-6 (NIV)
Almost everyone loves the sight of beaches or just being there. A beach normally gathers guys from every walk to play and have fun while occasionally dipping into cool water for a swim or mere splash. On any good day there are those happy faces scattered perhaps enjoying a pincic while watching waves push from afar down to the beach sands.
The waves that toss down at a beach often pull from afar. In fact, they could have started out as a storm. In the middle of some lake or sea a storm will kick off a huge wave that rises with such gusto while pushing forth. You wouldn't like to be in the middle of some storm as those waves are quite deadly. In their way they can toss you into fragments, with such wicked force.
Till they reach the beach and slide into certain and almost prestine calmness.
In life one could find himself in the middle of a gigantic storm that is raging with wicked waves forcing anything around out of the way. But when you take cover in the Lord be assured that that storm will subside and eventually pass. Like a huge wave it will eventually collapse and all its power to cause havoc be no more. For just as King David wrote, "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters" (Psalm 23:1-2). The storm will be over.
Prayer for today: Lord Father God of Abraham, maker of heaven and earth, whatever might be the storm I might be faced with, I rest in you, knowing it will all come to rest, for that is your power, this I pray in Jesus's name.
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04/05/2024 - 05/05/2024 All day“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid nor be dismayed, for the Lord your good is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua, 1:9 NKJV)
Self doubt is common to any life. Sometimes it can be a result of a challenge one is about to face. After Moses had passed on, Joshua knew he was succeeding a giant to lead the people of Israel to the Promised land. When someone succeeds a great leader there is bound to be comparison, a bit of which might be unfair and disheartening. As we see in this case, the mission was yet to be completed. If anyone, Joshua wouldn’t mind some encouragement.
Joshua would receive the encouragement he needed from God. He was assured that God Himself had chosen him to succeed Moses and take on the uncompleted task. God assured Joshua through His word that He would be with him. Joshua had had enough experiences to know that God’s promise was unfailing. After Moses sent out the twelve spies to explore the land the Israelis were about to invade, he and Caleb were the only two who believed that because of faith in God they could overcome the giants they saw (Numbers 13).
Today, any of us may be facing a task no less overwhelming from our experience as Joshua faced. Perhaps we have taken on a momentous office. We could be setting on a journey of undetermined length. Maybe there is a challenge that has just risen up from nowhere and we seemed all submerged.
The words God gave Joshua, his servant, should be of encouragement to us. Just as God commanded Joshua not to be afraid or dismayed, may we walk in that confidence.
Prayer for today: Lord Father God of Abraham, maker of heaven and earth, today whatever task I face, I look up to you, and hold on to the words you gave Joshua, not to be afraid or dismayed, for you are with me, this I pray in Jesus’ name.
