Tuesday, January 28, 2014

HAVE FAITH

HAVE FAITH

On a daily basis, the news media bombards us with horrific images of global, national and local tragedy.  Because of this, it is easy to develop a negative or cynical view of life.  We have witnessed far too many distressing and violent examples of man’s inhumanity to man.  These terrible incidents now take place in what we have always regarded as ‘safe’ places: schools, shopping malls, office buildings and even places of worship.  Indeed, these are powerful signs (Matthew 24 signs) of the end-time season in which we live.

My singular goal today is to encourage you to hold on tenaciously to your faith.  In spite of what you see, have faith in God.  God is still sovereign.  God is still on the throne. 

In the midst of life’s most puzzling and perplexing moments, it is best for us to reflect on the profound wisdom that Jesus shared with his disciples during troubling times: “And Jesus answering said unto them, Have faith in God.” (Mark 11:22)

Regardless of your present situation, know that God has your back!  So be encouraged.  Be joyful.  Joy is the simple assurance that Christ is at the center of all your circumstances.

Pastor Shirley Caesar recorded an encouraging word-in-song that speaks directly to your situation:

You can make it…
You can make it…
This trial that you’re going through,
God’s gonna show you just what to do.

You can make it…
You can make it…
I don’t care what’s going wrong,
God won’t let it last too long…
You’re not in this thing alone…
You can make it!

Be encouraged.  Have faith in The Almighty and Sovereign God, because with His help and His strength, we certainly can and we definitely will…make it.  Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed!

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