We
all endure the challenges of life in this world. These tests vary within each
individual member in His body. Today there are many struggling with illnesses
and death, strained relationships, loss of loved ones, stresses of life, fear
and anxiety of the unknown. Although I recognize all of these issues to be real
and present, for those of us who have been purchased by the blood of Jesus and
born from above we are not alone!
Not
only are God Almighty’s eyes upon us and His ears open to our cries, His Spirit
that raised Christ from the dead dwells within us. Our natural human
spirit and/or souls can not endure the trails of life and overcome victoriously.
We must remember the great mystery that has been revealed to us, Christ in us is the hope of glory. God’s Spirit and
His Word dwell within His people. God’s Spirit is the guide that illuminates
His Word within us. He did not leave us as orphans without hope and alone. When
our Lord was to ascend on high to sit at the right hand of our Father, He said
that He would ask the Father and the Father will give us another comforter. At
that time Jesus was the comforter. Now He would no longer be physically present
to address all of the needs of His people, therefore our Father gave us of His
Spirit. He said, The Spirit of truth, whom the world
can not receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him,
for He dwells with you and will be in you. Glory be to God Most High!
This
mystery is what makes us a peculiar people, a royal nation a holy priesthood; the
undeniable truth that we are not alone. Jesus said, if
a man loves me, he will keep my Words; and my Father will love him, and we will
come unto him, and make our abode with him. (This word abode
means; dwelling, staying, abiding) We must not be like those men that were gazing
into heaven after Jesus ascended looking for help. We must look within ourselves
where God’s Word and Spirit reside and find comfort in our time of need and at
all times.
Beloved,
this present life is temporary with all its difficulties. We must remember that
our God said and it is written, Eye has not seen, nor
ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man, the things which God has
prepare for those who love Him. But, God has revealed them to us through His
Spirit.
In
every plight of this life God has made provision for us in that He is within us.
God promised saying, I will never leave you nor forsake
you. He also said, lo, I am with you always even
to the end of the age.
Therefore, we are not alone...
Therefore, we are not alone...
Thank you. I am comforted by these words.
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