Whatever you need, whatever you are going through, we must learn to trust that we are not alone in our requests. The answer to every question is there; we just have to place our trust in the One who has all the answers.
Jeremiah turned from contemplating his misery to remembering God’s mercy. As the Word is written states: “Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.: La 3:22-23
The realization of God’s mercy, compassion, and faithfulness generates hope in Jeremiah’s soul, turning his contemplation of trouble into a confession of faith.
Should you be looked upon or viewed differently?
If we testify that the LORD is our strength, our hope, then we trust that He is there waiting for us to place our trust fully in His promises. And not just to provide lip service to our beliefs. It’s in God’s own time that our requests are answered, and then according to His Will.
Recall the story of Daniel: how he prayed, and the Angel showed up and informed him that, “from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard; and I have come because of your words.” He was there to inform Daniel that his prayers were heard from the start. However, his request was delayed due to the war taking place in the heavenly realm.
Just suppose Daniel had given up his prayers in his request on the 21st day. Therefore, know this: blessings delayed are not blessings denied.
Keep trusting, keep believing; your answer is on the way. We must continue to trust in the One who has been our fourth man in the fire, time after time. No matter what?
God’s got it! If you need deliverance, our God is still offering deliverance to every raised hand. Just keep trusting; He has an answer to your problem. He knows what is best for us better than anyone else can. Just trust Him where you can’t trace Him. He will never leave you alone; remember, Hebrews 13: ‘Never leave you; never will I forsake you.’ God’s got it!
Blessings,
Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes
TWSB
The Church Within You! 