Courage…One Day at a Time!
03/24/2011
1 Corinthians 13:12 (New International Version, ©2011)
12 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
This past week, I was thinking about “uncertainty.” As I look to the west out my home office window, I see the majestic Snowy Range 30 miles from Laramie. But that is as far as my vision allows. From here, I cannot see the small towns nestled in those hills.
Our spiritual life is like that, too. The Lord only allows us to only see a portion of what He sees at any particular time. I believe that He does that for our protection. Perhaps knowing too much would be overwhelming and hindering to our walk. Or perhaps, we’d become “big-headed” and prideful. In any case, the Lord shows us what we need to know when we need to know it. He sees what is around that next bend and He says, “Follow Me, Trust Me.”
This week I was visiting a little shop in Laramie when my eyes spotted a beautiful, little wall plaque. It read very simply, “Courage…One Day at a Time.” I’m thinking about returning and purchasing that plaque for my office as a reminder that the Lord knows what is around the next corner for me. Walking with Him takes courage daily, but I love walking with Him, even in the uncertain times.
You may be feeling uncertain about your circumstances or even about the world we live in. Everyday we are bombarded by news reports about the uncertain times. But followers of the Lord Jesus Christ have many things in our lives of which we can be certain. Here are just a few…
Psalm 145:13 – “Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations.”
Psalm 119:89: “Your Word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.”
Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Keep your eyes on Him, Saints! He knows what is around the next corner!
Prayer Starter: Lord, You are good and Your love endures forever! Thank you for the promises that You give us to keep our hearts in uncertain times. May our light shine before men that they may see our good deeds and bring glory to You! Empower us to wait, to trust, to proclaim Your goodness to those around us today. Prepare our hearts to receive the great outpouring of Your Holy Spirit that is coming to the earth! Jesus…it’s in Your Name that we come! AMEN
Prayer Points: Lord, we love our missionaries at OM and pray for Your best blessings for them.
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– Financial needs for Pastor Ron and Linda and family – 4 kids in high school and 2 in primary school
– Peace in the household with all the different situations and issues involved.
– Health
– For the Men’s Bible study that Andrew and Allison are leading on Thursday nights at the OM preschool. They are seeing some real breakthroughs with some of the men.
Pray for: David, Michael and Kaylon especially.
– Direction and wisdom for Ron with the church
–a car for Linda
–repairs and additions for the house
–playground for the school
–for the Lord to fill each person reading this blog with a greater trust in HIM!
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Closing Thought:
God has wisely kept us in the dark concerning future events and reserved for himself the knowledge of them, that he may train us up in a dependence upon himself and a continued readiness for every event. ~Matthew Henry Biography
