The Eternal Things

The. Apostle Paul tells us not to focus on the trials of this life, but on the glory of the next life. 

2 Corinthians 4:18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

That doesn't mean we don't hurt or we won't have problems. It means that we learn to keep everything in its proper perspective. 

The valleys can’t last forever, but Heaven and all its joys are eternal. 

This is why Paul could keep his focus on Heaven when he was persecuted. 

2 Corinthians 4:8-9 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;

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Joy Unspeakable And Full Of Glory

As David closes his beautiful “Song of Songs” in 2 Samual 22, he examines the past years of his life, rejoicing again in the precious hand of God leading him, keeping him, and blessing him. 

It would do us good to look back to where we were when Jesus found us and saved us and changed our lives — to remember the times when He showed up where we needed Him most. 

But for the mercies and grace of God, at least four times my bones should’ve been carried to the graveyard.  

God has been good to me and mine. The longer I serve Him the sweeter He grows.  It makes me want to sing an old gospel song — “Joy Unspeakable and Full of Glory”.  

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Praise Him! Praise Him!

Whether a lion, a bear, a giant, a king, a soldier or his son; God gave David victory over every obstacle he faced — ever revealing the next step in his path. David wrote about it in a song. 

2 Samuel 22:19-20 They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the Lord was my stay. He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, because he delighted in me.

The saints of God enjoy the same kind of relationship with our Father.  

— In troubling  times He gives us strength to overcome, Eph. 6:12-13.  

— In times of testing and trials, He supports us with His presence, Matt. 28:20.  

— He sustains us with His power, Eph. 3:20.  

— He supplies us with His promises, Phil. 4:19; Psalm 55:22.  

That ought to fill our hearts with songs of praise. 

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Peace In The Battle

Israel is about to honor the peace treaty they made with the Gibeonites. As they prepare to fight the kings that have risen up against them, the Lord encourages Joshua.

Joshua 10:8  And the Lord said unto Joshua, Fear them not: for I have delivered them into thine hand; there shall not a man of them stand before thee.

God intervened supernaturally on behalf of Israel that day, giving them all the daylight they needed for a victorious win!

When Jesus saved us, He did so with the promise that we could walk in His victory. 

1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

There are times when the Lord will supernaturally intervene in our lives as He fights our battles. 

That doesn't mean that every situation will work out the way we want it to, but it does mean that God will enable us to live above our circumstances and accept His will. 

For those who will walk by faith and not by sight, the Lord still gives peace. 

Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

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