October 26, 2015

DJ

Isaiah 33:10 “Now I will rise,” says the Lord; “Now I will be exalted, Now I will lift Myself up.

It is not up to us to decide when it is the best time for God to help us out; that is His decision.

We may think we know what is best for ourselves and when we would like the help He has promised but He knows infinitely more than us!

If we have still got to wait on Him before we get an answer then we had better listen to Him and wait in earnest.

Do not be discouraged that He is asking you to wait a little bit longer or to put up with a little bit more; draw strength from Him to keep you going step by step forward.

October 25, 2015

DJ

Psalm 12:5 “For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, Now I will arise,” says the Lord; “I will set him in the safety for which he yearns.”

When we call out to The Lord with open hearts He is able and willing to help us. His protection toward us stretches out when we call in help.

We seek a safe place to be and God offers us the ultimate safety system where He will save us from our enemies.

It is not the loudest shouter nor the richest shouter that will get God’s attention but each and every one of us. When we are oppressed He will stretch out His hand and protect us from our oppressors.

When we are weak and under stress He will give us the comfort and help we need. But we do need to call out to Him first of all.

October 24, 2015

DJ

Ecclesiastes 5:8 If you see the oppression of the poor, and the violent perversion of justice and righteousness in a province, do not marvel at the matter; for high official watches over high official, and higher officials are over them.

It took me a while to think about this verse today, not because it is so early in the morning but because I do tend to care a lot for others in need.

We live in a world where corruption is everywhere and where there are going to be poor and needy people who are treated badly.

This does not say we should just ignore things. This says that God is watching over everyone and sees everything.

That means be the Good Samaritan and help people instead of walking the other side. God wants us to join in and help.

October 23, 2015

DJ

Psalm 46:4 There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God, The holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High.

Where does this river start? It starts at the heart of God and flows without limit, but what does it look like?

Well it does not really look like a river! Imagine a river having loads of streams all joining up to form bigger river. Getting closer.

Imagine a river panning out to cover a flood plain. Imagine an unstoppable flood. Getting closer.

God’s love encompasses everything but does not destroy it like a flood will…