I was reflecting on this passage and just kept reading it over and over.
I believe that we, as leaders, are set up with devine appointments where people are placed into our lives so that we can prepare them for life’s journey.
Sometimes, by simply being a sounding board or sharing our experiences, we are able to open up others eyes so that they might see a path forward, receive encouragement and hope again as they experience pain and challenges.
It is my prayer that we are open to seeing and recognizing these devine appointments and are able to ease the pain of others.
Be blessed!
Be a Blessing!
“Many hardships and perplexing circumstances confront the righteous, But the Lord rescues him from them all.”
Oh Lord, I am grateful for your clear and present Word.
When I was reflecting on this passage this morning my heart became full at the beauty and clarity of God’s word.
The passage starts with “keep and protect me, O God, for in you I have placed my trust and found refuge”.
We are living in a season and time when external events could cause us to live in a constant state of fear but we, as leaders, have an obligation to learn of, believe in and to act on the Word of God to combat these fears. Yes, this is the work.
We also have a responsibility to carefully select the words that we say to remain in line with the Word because what we decree shall be established! In Proverbs 18:21 AMP we are reminded that : “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it and indulge it will eat its fruit and bear the consequences of their words.”
Lastly, trouble can and often is at every hand but we can find comfort in Psalms 34:19 AMP that “Many hardships and perplexing circumstances confront the righteous, But the LORD rescues him from them all.”
At the end of the day or at the conclusion of the whole matter; He is all we need.
We choose to say and believe: “You, LORD, are all I want! You are my choice, and you keep me safe.” CEV
Be Blessed,
Be a Blessing,
Fear not!
“Keep and protect me, O God, for in You I have placed my trust and found refuge.
I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good besides You.”
As for the saints (godly people) who are in the land, They are the majestic and the noble and the excellent ones in whom is all my delight.
The sorrows [pain and suffering] of those who have chosen another god will be multiplied [because of their idolatry]; I will not pour out their drink offerings of blood, Nor will I take their names upon my lips.
The Lord is the portion of my inheritance, my cup [He is all I need]; You support my lot.”
When I was reflecting on this scripture this morning, my heart just started to rejoice when I read that “the Lord reigns”. I then realized that the verb is in the present tense which means…He Still reigns.
As leaders, we are impacted, grieved, amazed, troubled, and maybe astonished by what we see and experience in this life. Many times, things in our society, community, and relationships just don’t make sense to our natural minds.
What is true and real is that we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities, powers, and rulers of the darkened, and spiritual wickedness.
What is also true is that we serve a true and living god – THAT STILL REIGNS. He is the same God that created us in his image and his likeness.
As we continue to press in, to know him, to learn of him, to trust him, to lean on and depend on him, to hide under his wings for protection, we can and shall be reassured and stabilized for the leadership battle for this season and this time.
When we look at the outcomes of our time and energy spent drawing closer to God, we will begin to see that when adversity comes, we will faint not because our strength will be strong.
Gods purpose will be revealed and all the people will see His glory and brilliance.
It is my prayer that we will be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might as we put on the whole armor of God.
Be Blessed,
Be a Blessing!
“The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; Let the many islands and coastlands be glad.
Clouds and thick darkness surround Him [as at Sinai]; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.
Fire goes before Him And burns up His adversaries on all sides.
His lightnings have illuminated the world; The earth has seen and trembled.
The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples see His glory and brilliance.”
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