I would encourage you to go and read Luke 21:8-19. Jesus speaks of the coming events; before His return. The passage that spoke directly to my heart was verses 13-15 and 17-18. Jesus has instgructed that His believers will be persecuted and they will be turned over to leaders and possibly prison. 13-15 tells us "This will be your opportunity to bear witness. Settle it therefore in your minds not to meditate beforehand how to answer, for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict". WOW!! Just to think that trusting Him is all I have to do when faced with anything. He will give me the words! I dont have to think about it and worry over it, He will help me. It amazes me that we can look back to scripture when Jesus began His ministry and these same words are echoed.....DO NOT WORRY! Then in verses 17 and 18 He tells us we will be hated for His name sake but we will not perish. To know that nothing is going to happen to me until He says so is great comfort. Notice He was telling His disciples these things. He knew they were going to face terrible things after He returned to the Father. He knew they would feel hopeless in 4 days, He knew they would feel scared in less than 2 months, and what does He do....encourages them! Isn't He so very sweet....to warn and comfort them and even still today these words, His words, warn and comfort us! What a great God!! He knew their road would not be easy; He knows our road will not be easy, but, He will be there! What a Comforter is Our God! Imagine for a moment-Jesus about to endure horrible agony, separation from the Father, death....and He is comforting them! Join me this third day of Holy Week in praising Jesus for always being with us!
Holy Father thank You for reminders that You are always with me. Thank You that I do not have to worry over anything, You will provide. You are the sweetest Saviour, most loving Father, and Wonderful Teacher. Thank You for teaching me, for hearing me, for carrying me, for protecting me. You truly are Jehovah Jireh, the Lord who provides! I stand amazed in Your presence, I stand silenced by Your glory. Worthy is the Lamb!!!!
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