“For his anger lasts only for a moment, but his favour lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning” – (Psalm 30:5).
There is no life without its bits of low moments, regardless. There are events that can come our way and certainly deny us of abundant joy. For example the once prosperous Job after he lost all his children, livestock and belonging fell on his face and wept. “Why did I not perish at birth, and die as I came from the womb. For sighing has become my daily food; my groans pour out like water” (Job 3: 11-24).
King David who even after being pursued by Saul but eventually overcoming him was in many instances made to turn to God with a heavy heart. Once after he was pushed out of his court by a rebellious son, he cried, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from the words of my groaning?” (Psalm 22: 1).
It is clear that the life of great characters used of God none was not spared of tribulations. But what also comes through that where there was sorrow God would also come through and bring comfort. “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we received from God” (2 Cor 1:3).
Out of whatever low moment, God comes and not only comforts us, but brings joy. King David wrote “When anxiety was within me your consolation brought me joy” (Psalm 94:19). Further, he confessed, “He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name” (Psalm 23:3).
Today whatever is the situation turn to the ultimate comforter! Pray as it were, “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him and am helped. My heart leaps for joy, and I will give thanks to him in song” (Psalm 28: 7).
Prayer for today: Lord Father God of Abraham, maker of heaven and earth, I turn to you, in my low moment, that where there is distress and sorrow you fill me with your abundant spirit of joy and peace that surpasses all human understanding, this I pray in Jesus’s name.
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03/05/2024 - 04/05/2024 All day“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10)
Every now and then one could be gripped with fear because of certain events sweeping before one’s life journey. It could be the finances that are stretched and incomes are no longer certain. Perhaps it is one’s job under threat. Perhaps it is a dreaded health report card. There could be fear about outcome of a matter under judgment and what it might mean to one’s future.
Fear has been elsewhere described as “an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm.” Every life will experience fear at one point. Whenever we are faced with fear it is natural to look for something to grasp on. Sometimes we run for shelter wherever we can find. Perhaps we might seek out a friend for quiet confidence.
But there are those situations when there is no shelter in sight. There are also those cases where those we thought would understand our situation once we share our pain return only hurting and critical feedback. In such moments we might then turn and look within ourselves only to find the energy has all been sapped by this gnawing fear. We feel down and the urge to rise and move on all gone!
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand" (Isaiah 41:10) the word of God through prophet Isaiah assures us. But why? It is because the Lord has been there. He himself was faced with fear before his crucifixion but He looked to God.
Charles Spurgeon once wrote when faced with fear always remember, “Nothing is too hard for Him. He can find a way where there is no way. He can give us the idea that will make all the difference.” Psalm 91:2, says, “I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust!” So, when faced with fear, look to God to strengthen you. By looking to Him, the Lord will encourage and lift up your spirit, and make a way out of nowhere!
Prayer for today: Lord Father God of Abraham, maker of heaven and earth, today I surrender to you any fear that is in me for I know by looking up to you, you will always make a way out of nowhere, this I pray in Jesus’ name!
