07/10/2024
WE ARE BACK IN THE LORD !!!!!!!
# DR ENOCH $ LOLADE AWOLOWO WRIGHT #
*"Fear Not, For God is With You"*
As we journey through life, uncertainty and fear can creep in, threatening to overwhelm us. But God's Word reminds us of His unwavering presence and promises.
In Joshua 1:9, we're commanded, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." This verse echoes God's commission to Joshua, urging him to trust in His guidance and strength.
We should always draw strength from the promises and plans of God in His words. As children of God, No matter what this life throws at us should not break us to the point of doing some unheard things out of fear that it cannot get better.
Isaiah 41:10 reinforces this assurance, "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Here, God declares His constant companionship and empowerment in a clear and assuring promise He said He is with us and that He is our God, He calls us His own..is it possible for a father to give his child stone in place of bread or snake in place of fish? Definitely not.
Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us of God's good plans for our lives, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." This verse encourages us to trust in God's sovereignty and loving intentions. His intentions and plans towards us are always in our own favour, the trials of today are preparing us for the successes ahead, you may be experiencing difficulties today don't see it as the end of the rope for he always gives us a future and hope and if you're firmly rooted in the word no challenge in life will be able to shake you. Let me digress into flesh and blood, to affirm that we're humans and sometimes it's okay to feel your feelings, but never allow the devil to plant seed of disbelief and ungratefulness into your spirit in the process of feeling your feelings brace up and dust yourself, fall back to the word and let your soul be uplifted once again for He has told us that the Egyptians we see today we shall see no more, yes those problems that are threatening your faith today, making you feel like God is not with you or He doesn't love you are merely phases in your life for even when He told us clearly not to fear that He is with us, He also prepared our mind that we shall see tribulations in the world but what did He say further again that we should be of good cheer that he has overcame the world. My dear always find peace in God alone for He will never leave you alone, even as Satan is trying to rear his ugly head towards your direction today, God is still with you He shall fight for you and you shall Hold your peace.
Lastly, 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 cautions, "Let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it." This passage reminds us of God's faithfulness and provision in times of trial.
*Reflection*
In the face of uncertainty, we can stand firm on these promises:
- God is always with us (Joshua 1:9).
- He strengthens and upholds us (Isaiah 41:10).
- He has good plans for our lives (Jeremiah 29:11).
- He provides a way of escape in times of temptation (1 Corinthians 10:12-13).
May these verses anchor your heart, reminding you that:
You are not alone.
You are strengthened.
You have hope.
You have a way of escape.
*Prayer*
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for Your reassuring presence. Help me to trust in Your promises and stand firm in faith, even when uncertainty surrounds me. May Your strength and guidance be my constant companion.
In Jesus' Name, Amen.
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