WHERE THERE IS LIFE THERE IS HOPE

WHERE THERE IS LIFE THERE IS HOPE

You are still alive and breathing, aren’t you?  That means you are an unquestionable recipient of the wondrous grace, mercy and favor of God.  Do you need tangible evidence?  Is bona fide proof required to wrap your head around the reality that God’s love is generously extended toward you in this very hour?

Well, consider the true story of Robert Robinson, an English clergyman who lived in the 18th century.  Not only was he a gifted pastor and preacher, he was also an extraordinary poet and hymn writer.  However, after many years in the pastorate his faith began to drift.  He left the ministry and wound up in France, indulging himself in the depths of sin.

One night he was riding in a carriage with a Parisian socialite who had been recently converted to Christianity.  She was interested in his opinion on some lines of poetry she had been reading: “Come thou Fount of every blessing, tune my heart to sing thy grace; streams of mercy never ceasing call for songs of loudest praise.”

Looking up from her reading, the French socialite noticed Robinson was sobbing.

“What do I think of it?” he asked in a broken voice.  “I wrote it.  But now I’ve drifted far away from Him and cannot find my way back.”

“But don’t you see?” the woman said gently, “The way back is written right here in the third line of your poem: ‘Streams of mercy never ceasing.’  Those streams are still flowing, even here in Paris, tonight.”

That night Robinson recommitted his life to Christ.

My friend, no matter what has transpired in your past or present life, JEHOVAH-SHAMMAH, THE LORD, IS THERE to miraculously heal you of ALL your DIS--EASES.  HE is your Restorer, your Great Physician, your Good Shepherd, your Wonderful Counselor, your Prince of Peace, your High Priest, the Author and Finisher of your Faith…The Almighty God.

Take your burden to the Lord, and leave it there.

Trust Him.

Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!