In the modern song entitled, “I Am a Friend of God”, the writer asks the question of God, “Who am I that you are mindful of me? That you hear me, when I call? Is it true that you are thinking of me?”
Mother Theresa said, “Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty.” You never have to be alone! The writer of “I am a Friend of God” concludes his song by stating of God, “You, God, call me, ‘friend’!”
Today I want you to know that you have a friend in God. For He said in His holy scriptures, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So go ahead and take His hand…. He’s there, right now. http://bit.ly/1E6nEg2
When we know something is God’s will, it is not difficult for us to believe that He will do what we can be sure He wants to do.
The reason some fail to receive their healing is because they believe what their five senses tell them instead of believing the Word of God.
Jesus gave Peter power to walk on water, but the devil took it from him by getting him to fix his attention on the wind (representing things we feel) and on the waves (representing things we see). Peter had the power and used it, but lost it by doubting.
So often our circumstances shout, “This is impossible! It’s over! It won’t work! You’re wasting your time!” Sometimes even your closest friends or your spouse would say, “What are you doing? This is stupid! What faith are you talking about? Who is Jesus? Just forget about it!”
At that moment when things are hard; when you feel like you will fail and you want to quit, believe in the Word of God and do not give up!
Do not allow anyone or anything to drive you away from God! Do not believe the devil’s lies, your circumstances, or other people. Believe in what Jesus has already done for you! Believe in God’s Word, and I assure you that one day you will see your faith has made you whole!
Very often Christians pray against the devil as if he had some power. But the devil only has tricks, wiles and deception! He tries to allure people into his trap, getting them to believe something contrary to the Word of God. “…the god of this world has blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them” (2 Corinthians 4:4).
Very often people think God has a huge office and a lot of work to do, and because He is so busy He has absolutely no time for them. They look at the sky wondering, “What will God do for me? He is so far away. He is so great, so mighty and powerful!” BUT, God does not say “No” to you! God’s answer to everyone is “YES!” He is reaching out to you today. “If you are hungry, come to Me, and I will feed you! If you are thirsty, come to Me and drink! If you are in need, come to Me, open up your heart and give Me your problems!”
One nugget of wisdom can instantly bring clarity to any difficult decision. Wisdom is the picture of new hope and a new possibility for the situations that stand before us. We are to ask for wisdom knowing that God will respond with the answer, idea, or nugget of truth necessary to scale our mountain!
What difficulties are you facing today? Difficult times require strong faith, and difficult times produce champions! I think of Noah who built an ark when no one understood rain or recognized the flood ahead of them. We can build an ark through our prayers and communion with God. When all things seem difficult, remember our heroes of faith!
God is a partner in our labor working things together for us. What a pleasure it is to trust in HIM, knowing that He is working behind the scenes on our behalf!
