I was channel surfing last night and stopped to listen to a preacher on the Trinity Channel (he was actually very engaging). He had a message that I will remember for a very long time. He was relating the scene in the Upper Room when Jesus appeared to the disciples after His resurrection. All the disciples but Thomas were there to see him. As you know, Thomas did not believe them when they told him they had seen Jesus. Here's the part that I will always remember...Jesus made the effort to come back and personally minister to Thomas!! He had already suffered and died to save mankind, He had come back "through the door" several times to reveal Himself, but He recognized Thomas' need and took the time to show him "One On One" that He had indeed risen and was there for him.
How many times do we think that God is too busy to worry about our little trials and worries. The scriptures are full of stories of God meeting individual's needs. Yes, God also did things that were far reaching and affected many, but I'm pretty sure you'll find more instances where He went "One On One" to heal, comfort, correct and love His people. As He did in the scriptures, He'll do for us today!! All He asks is that we seek a personal relationship with Him.
Oh how He loves you and me!!
De Colores
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Jesus will do whatever it takes to see that no one is lost. He stands at our door and knocks. We are called to respond to that knocking.
By the way, I've found that God is on duty 24/7. He's never too busy (and He's always up) nor is there anything too miniscule to bring before him.
One thing about it, everyone else may desert us, but Jesus never leaves us nor forsakes us.
You can bank on it. ( Just a little "work" language for you K.F.)
Yes, I know all these things are true...and I certainly want to feel that truth with my heart. But why do I have to look so hard to see God caring for me? When I'm elated about something in my life, or I'm experiencing nature's majesty, it's easy to remember God's love and "feel" His presence, but when I'm lying awake in the dark at night worrying, it's pretty hard...I often wonder what it will be like someday, God willing, when I am old and near death. Will my faith carry me on wings of eagles, or will it shrivel and give me up to my fears? Hopefully, by then, I won't have to ask that question.
I think we all as humans from time to time battle with our doubts and fears. Remember that the closer we draw to God, the more Satan will try and find a crack to squeeze in and bring doubts. Especially in those "dark of the night" moments when our mind is most vulnerable. Trust in God, and you can draw strength in His promises!!
Faithful and true would He find us here
If He should come today?
Watching in gladness and not in fear,
If He should come today. —Morris
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