(1 Corinthians 15:54) "…Death
is swallowed up in victory…"
From the rising of the sun to the
setting of the same we are constantly challenged, pressure on every side. But
God in his infinite wisdom uses examples that teach us why there is such need in
our lives. Direct one’s eyes at the beauty of the diamond; Carbon dioxide
combined with extreme heat deep below the earth’s surface, under extreme
pressure and voila! The result, precious gemstones sought out by one and all.
When do we find an urgency to fall on
our knees and cry out to our God for help? Only when the pressure is on, is
there real need for prayer. But it is this refining process that teaches us the
value of walking by faith. Let us not shy from it, but rather find grace to
embrace it, as it will teach us to become more dependent upon our God.
How often does the brightness of our
righteousness flicker in winds of the trials of life? Far too often I would
suggest! If only the penny would drop as we begin to understand the need for
these times in our lives, for then it would be well with our souls.
Teach us O Lord to be thankful for
what we have and not always striving for what we think we need. With food and
raiment let us therefore be content, our God shall supply all we need. Beloved
we are now the sons of God and it has not yet appeared what we shall be and
that is just over the horizon. This we know for a certainty; that when we see
Him, we shall be like Him and what a day that shall be. Even so come quickly
Lord Jesus as we eagerly await your return!
A day is coming where the Holy Spirit
will refine our minds and God’s divine power will change these corruptible
bodies into eternal incorruptible glorious bodies just like that of our Saviour’s;
a day where death will be swallowed up by victory! How I long for that day!
It is this hope that fuels our faith,
therefore embrace you King as it will be worth it all…
Signing off
Tyrone
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