God Will Take Care Of You

Psalm 121:1-3,7  I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. 

[2] My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. 

[3] He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. 

[7] The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.

There is a great God in heaven who is interested in everything that happens in your life and mine.

Our burdens are His burdens. Our problems are His problems. Our worries are His worries. 

Our duty is to trust Him, and His duty is to take care of us.   

He is always performing His duty. Are we performing ours?

“Be not dismayed what e'er be tide. — God will take care of you.  — Beneath His wings of love abide. — God will take care of you.

“God will take care of you, — Through every day, o'er all the way. — He will take care of you. — God will take care of you.”

        Civilla D. Martin 1904

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Spirit Of The Living God

The child of God has a blessed communion with the Holy Spirit of God. It was this relationship that was predicted by the Lord Jesus Himself, John 14:16-18; John 16:7-15. 

The Spirit of God has fellowship with those who are saved by grace and that is one of the surest ways to know that you have been born again.

Romans 8:14,16  For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 

[16] The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:

The Holy Spirit will speak to your heart. He will tell you things. He will guide you. He will warn you. He will lead you. He will feed you. He will comfort you. 

He will teach you the truth. If the Spirit of God never speaks to your heart, then you need to examine yourself. 

“Spirit of the Living God, fall fresh on me— Spirit of the Living God, fall fresh on me.  —. Melt me, mold me — Fill me, use me.  —. Spirit of the Living God, fall fresh on me.”

       Daniel Iverson 1926

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Without HimI I Can Do Nothing

The Apostle Paul doesn’t say, “I can’t”, and he doesn’t say “I can”.  He says “I can through Christ.”

Some people have been heard to say, “I can run my own life. I don’t need God, the church or the Bible. I am the captain of my own soul and the master of my own fate.”  

Take Christ out of Christian and you have nothing. Without Jesus you lack real contentment, and your eternal future is doomed. 

Paul shows us an example when he was in jail, not fretting or fuming but writing to the churches about his contentment and strength in Jesus.  

Philippians 4:12,13  I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. . . . I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

This is dynamic contentment. This is victory over every temptation, grace for every trouble, and strength for every task.

Jesus gives us power to face life’s adversities—power to cope and power to enjoy contentment regardless of the circumstances, 

Philippians 4:6-7  Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. . . . . And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

To Hide In The Pavilion Of God

What are you looking for this New Year? A raise? A new this or that? A better life for your family? 

Or are you looking for those things that will only be found in Jesus? That’s what David wanted.

Psalm 27:4-5 One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple. 

[5] For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.

This is a promise to those who will abide in that close place through daily prayer, Bible study, surrendering to the Lord’s will, and maybe confess any sin in our lives.

No enemy can enter this private place. 

It’s a place to exchange our trouble for His peace, 1 Pet. 5:7; Phil. 4:6-7.

It’s a place to find joy even during the most troublesome times, 1 Pet. 1:8.

It’s a place of assurance that God will guard us and guide us through 2020 with confidence and victory.

“Rock of Ages, cleft for me. — Let me hide myself in thee; — Let the water and the blood — From thy wounded side which flowed.— Be of sin the double cure; — Save from wrath and make me pure.”

       Words by Augustus M Toplady — Altered by Thomas Cotterill 

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What You Can Count On In 2020

On the brink of 2020 I want you to know that many things might go wrong within the next few months, but there are some things you can count on — things that will never change regardless of what happens in this world. 

You can count on Jesus — "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever." Heb 13:8

—He will still have a Name that is above every name. Phil. 2:9-11. 

—He will still be the Bread of Life, John 6:35’ —  

—the Light of the world, John 8:12; 

—the Good Shepherd, John 10:11; 

—the Resurrection and the Life, John 11:25; 

—the Way, the Truth and the Life, John 14:6; 

—the True Vine, John 15:1. 

He will still be all He ever was. He will still be the precious Lamb of God, Rev. 13:8. He will still be Jesus, an amazing God. 

“I still serve an amazing God, — He's been with me every mile my weary feet have trod; — He still cares, He still hears; — He's still mending broken hearts and drying tears; — This old world is bound to change, — But I'm glad I know the One who always stays the same, — And my song will ever be, — Amazing God, You're still amazing me. 

“The God who parted waters still makes a way today, — He's always brought me through the troubled seas. — The One who fed the thousands, whose words could calm the tempest — He's my Bread of Life, and He's my Peace.” 

          Sue C. Smith, Lee Black, and Janice L. Crow

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Trust And Obey

The problem with new year resolutions is that they tend to be forgotten within a few days, or weeks at the most. 

This coming New Year believers need to yield ourselves to our Lord and King until we are brought under His absolute Lordship and leadership. 

The Apostle Paul tells the Thessalonians how the Lord intends for every child of God to live his and her life. It’s simple. Trust and obey.

1 Thessalonians 5:14-18 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. 

[15] See that none render evil for evil unto any man ; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. 

[16] Rejoice evermore. 

[17] Pray without ceasing. 

[18] In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

“When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word, — What a glory He sheds on our way. — While we do His good will, — He abides with us still, — And with all who will trust and obey.

“Trust and obey, —  for there’s no other way — To be happy in Jesus, —  but to trust and obey.

“But we never can prove — the delights of His love — Until all on the altar we lay; — For the favor He shows, — for the joy He bestows — Are for them who will trust and obey.”

     Rev. J. H. Sammis 

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A Decade Dwindles

As 2019 dwindles a decade, I’m prone to make my annual review of it’s good and bad. 

Counting the  good Lord’s many blessings on my family and my church family, I can say the year was good, even though my cancer returned and I lost my sister. 

But Jesus has walked me through every treatment and wobbly step of this ugly disease, revealing His tender love and care and blessings at every turn.

The only New Year’s Resolution I make is to read at least one chapter from the Bible each day, beginning in Genesis. I need this. It’s refreshing, ever inspiring and gives me strength for the day.

My favorite Bible verse tells it all.

Psalm 18:2 The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

As I face a new decade, I don’t know about tomorrow, but I know who holds my hand. 

“I don't know about tomorrow; — I just live from day to day. — I don't borrow from its sunshine — For its skies may turn to grey. — I don't worry o'er the future, — For I know what Jesus said. — And today I'll walk beside Him, — For He knows what is ahead.

“Many things about tomorrow — I don't seem to understand, — But I know who holds tomorrow — And I know who holds my hand.”

     Ira Stanphill

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The Grace Of God Is Sufficient

Many things in life will fail us. Friendships will blossom and then die. 

Health can be an elusive thing. Riches and wealth will often remain just beyond the reach of our finger tips. 

Those we love will pass from the scene leaving a void in our hearts, hard to be filled. 

But there is one thing every child of God possesses. It will never fail, never end, never run out, never run dry, and will never be insufficient. 

It’s the grace of God. The Lord gave it to the Apostle Paul when he asked that a thorn be removed. 

2 Corinthians 12:9  And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

The road may be long and dreary, the days filled with difficulties and struggles, but rest assured that there will be grace sufficient for every need and every trial. 

That is the promise of God and that is the hope of the saints.

“When my way grows drear precious Lord linger near. — When my life is almost gone. — Hear my cry, hear my call — Hold my hand lest I fall. — Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home.

“Precious Lord, take my hand — Lead me on, let me stand — I am tired, —I am weak, I am worn. — Through the storm, through the night — Lead me on to the light. — Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home

        Thomas A. Dorsey

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