Those of us who live on the east Coast of the united states of America recently witnessed and millions of others experienced what the monstrous superstorm Sandy did. This superstorm was underestimated thereby taking many by surprise including all the weather experts and goverment agencies.
This is one of the many devastations that have taken place causing loss of lives and properties around the world. This is by all means not easy! There are no words that I can possibly use to describe how those that have lost loved ones and property feel. It broke my heart to watch the story of a mother whose two little children were swept out of her hands during superstorm Sandy while trying to find a safe place for them. This story and millions more here in the USA and around the world are most heart breaking beyond words!
And for others it was not superstorm sandy but the economy. Some were layed off from work and have not found jobs for months perhaps years to take care of their families. The question here is WHAT DO WE DO WHEN FACED WITH SUPERSTORMS IN OUR LIVES? PLEASE BE ENCOURAGED THAT YOU ARE NOT ALONE!.
The Word of God has quite a number of scriptures which encourage us in our struggles to mention but a few.Matthew 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest".
John 16:33 "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
Romans 8:35.37 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? ....No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
Each of these acknowledge that there is or will be a struggle and exhort us to keep moving forward. But there are times we become weary and even the thought of pressing, running, or fighting becomes difficult. Yet, we know we must endure – we must overcome!
Revelation 2:7 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.”
It is important to note that we MUST endure and overcome but NOT by our own strength but by our faith in Jesus and holding on to His Word! This is what allows us to endure. There are times we must run and times we must fight – times we will be called to be a mighty warrior for the Lord. But there are also times when we are terribly weak – times we must grab on to Jesus and allow HIS strength to carry us through the storm. These are times we will need to simply hold on!
When the battle seems unbearable, “Hold on to what you have – I {Jesus} am coming soon” (Revelation 3:11). When we feel surrounded by evil and the darkness is closing in, “Hold on to the good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21). And when we become overwhelmed with doubt and fear, “Hold on to our courage and the hope of which we boast” (Hebrews 3:6).
Now, when we are weary in the storm, let’s take comfort in the peaceful waters ahead. Let’s fix our eyes on Jesus who will never let us go. He has given His Children a wonderful promise: as we continue to believe and trust Him with all our heart, we WILL overcome! So be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might Ephesians 6:10.
THIS IS OUR GOD!!
Have a blessed day!!
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