God's Mirrors

2 Cor 3:18(NASB) – But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.

2 Cor 3:18 (JB) - “And we, with our unveiled faces reflecting, like mirrors, the brightness of the Lord, all grow brighter and brighter as we are turned into the image that we re­flect; this is the work of the Lord who is Spirit”

God's Mirrors

It is important to read and understand different versions of the Word.  In the JB version it tells us that believers reflect the Glory of the Lord.

Do you realize that you and I are to be His mirrors?  If we were to reduce the human job description down to one phrase, this would be it: Reflect God’s glory!

Perhaps you have read the passage above more than once. And it sounded different. In­deed it may have. Well, perhaps it’s because you are used to reading it in a different translation.

One translation says, “Beholding as in a mirror” another says, “reflecting like mirrors.” One implies contemplation; the other implies refraction.  The question is; Which is accurate?

Actually, they both are. The verb katoptrizo can be translated either way.  Translators are in both camps:

• (RSV) - “with unveiled face, beholding”
• (KJV) - “beholding as in a glass”
• (JB) - “rerlecting like mirrors” 
• (TLB) - “be mirrors that brightly reflect” 
• (NIV) - “we . . . all reflect the Lord’s glory” 

But which meaning did Paul intend? In the context of the passage, Paul paralleled the Christian experience to the Mount Sinai experience of Moses. After the patriarch beheld the glory of God, his face reflected the glory of God. “The people of Israel could not bear to look at Moses’ face. For his face shone with the glory of God” (2 Corinthians 3:7 NLT).

The face of Moses was so dazzling white that the “people of Israel could no more look right at him than stare into the sun” (2 Corinthians 3:7 MSG).

Upon beholding God, Moses could not help but reflect God.

The brightness he saw was the brightness he became

Beholding led to becoming and Becoming led to reflecting

So then,

Did Paul mean “beholding as in a mirror”? Yes.

Did Paul mean “reflecting like a mirror”? Yes.

Could it be that the Holy Spirit intentionally se1ected a verb that would remind us to do both?

To behold God so intently that we can’t help but reflect him?

What does it mean to behold your face in a mirror? A glance? A casual look? No. To behold is to study, to stare, to contemplate. Beholding God’s glory, then, is no side 1ook or occasional glance; this beholding is a serious pondering.

What about us? Have we contemplated, or even beheld God’s glory?

When we do, we find that His -

• Wisdom? Unsearch­able.
• Purity? Unspotted.
• Years? Unending.
• Strength? Undaunted.
• Love? Immeasurable.

Glimps­es of the glory of God.

As we behold His glory, dare we pray that we, like Moses, will reflect it?

Dare we hope to be mirrors in the hands of God, the re­flection of the light of God?

Our Call

This is the call:   “Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God” (1 Cor 10:31 NKJV).

Whatever we do, it doesn’t matter what we are doing, do we do it to the glory of  God?

Does our message reflect His glory? What does our life reflect? -- “Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16 NW).

Do we live in such a way that demonstrates that we have been save? and

Does our salvation reflect God’s glory? -- “Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemp­tion of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory” (Ephesians 1:13—14 NIV).

Do we reflect God's glory through our body? How do we take care of our bodies? What do we eat? What do we drink?  -- “You are not your own. …Glorify God in your body”(l Corinthians 6:19—20).

Do we reflect God's glory in our struggles? How do we respond to struggles?  Do we understand the purpose for our struggles?  Do we accept our struggles as a benefit? -- “These sufferings of ours are for your ben­efit. And the more of you who are won to Christ, the more there are to thank him for his great kindness, and the more the Lord is glorified” (2 Corinthians 4:15 TLB; see also John 11:4).

What about our success, do we honor God in them? Do we honor God in our successes or do we forget about Him?  When we are blessed financially do we contribute to God’s work or do we just use it for ourselves? -- “Honor the LORD with your wealth” (Proverbs 3:9 NIV). “Riches and honor come from you” (1 Chronicles 29:12 NCV). “God is giving you power to make wealth” (Deuteronomy 8:18).

Your message, your salvation, your body, your struggles, your success—Do they all proclaim God’s glory?

“Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father” (Colossians 3:17).

As we look around us the events that are happening in the world tell us that we are living in the last hours of this world's history, what the Lord prophecied would happen is coming to pass in front of our very eyes.  The Lord also gave us a call: 

Matthew 28:19-20(NASB) -- “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,  ²⁰ teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Think about this; can a person that does not reflect God, preach God?

Remember this:

• He is the source; we are the glass.
• He is the light; we are the mirrors.
• He sends the message; we mirror it.

Are you reflecting God's glory? Are you ready to be used by the Lord?

Let us then "behold as in a mirror the glory of the Lord" and "be transformed into His image from glory to glory" -- that we may be used for His Glory!

Have a Blessed Day! 

Why Lord?

Have you ever asked God “Why”? -- “Why did God allow this?” Or “Why did this happen?” The truth is that even though we do not completely understand God’s purposes, we can be assured of this—God is still in control. He hasn’t lost a single measure of His power or might. He is still the same omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, and all loving God He has always been, nothing has changed!

When we face trials or tragedies our response should not be “Why?” The godly response is to ask, “God, what do You want me to learn in response to this?”

Our Tendencey

Our tendency is to ask “Why?”; the problem is that if we continue to ask why, we will get bogged down, because why questions can never be answered fully. But, if we begin to ask, “What now?” or “How shall I respond?” we will find ourselves moving forward with direction, purpose, and new energy. We will also have much greater peace.

Understanding God's ways

When we begin to understand the ways of God, we will realize that God will always act in a way that brings about eternal blessings for His children. It is what we believe that makes it possible to ask the right questions in the face of trials.

In his book “Finding Peace”, Dr. Charles Stanley outlines the Five Essential Beliefs for a Peaceful Heart.  I will share these essentials over the next few days.

Essential # 1: God is Absolutely Sovereign

To have inner peace it is vital that we recognize and accept the truth that God is sovereign over absolutely everything; that nothing related to us is beyond His watchful eye and loving care.

It is amazing that so many of us live with nagging concerns, we are always wondering, “What will happen? Or asking “Suppose this happens or that happens?”  We are a worrying people, we worry about everything; our money, our health, the economy, the kids, the car, you name it, we wory about it. This describes most of us, doesn't it? 

We need to read Psalm 91– This Psalm speaks about God’s control over all the affairs of life. It reads:

Psalms 91:1(NIV)

^[1] He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. ^[2] I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” ^[3] Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. ^[4] He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. ^[5]You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, ^[6] nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday. ^[7] A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. ^[8] You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked. ^[9] If you make the Most High your dwelling— even the LORD, who is my refuge— ^[10] then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent. ^[11] For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; ^[12] they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. ^[13] You will tread upon the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent. ^[14] “Because he loves me,” says the LORD, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. ^[15] He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. ^[16] With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation.”

God is our protector. He is the One who preserves our life from hour to hour, day to day, year to year. He is in charge of keeping us alive on this earth until the moment He calls to rest to await His soon return. No matter what happens to us, God has a plan to bless us on this earth and reward us in eternity. Everything we experience, even those things that we might label “bad,” God can and will turn to eternal good if we will only trust Him to be our sovereign Lord.

Have a Blessed Day!

He who Comforts Us

Isaiah 51:12 – I, even I, am He who comforts you. Who are you that you should be afraid of a man who will die, and of the son of a man who will be made like grass?

God of all Comfort

Our God, the God of all comfort, can lovingly touch all heartache, despair, darkness, pain, evil, and desperation.  As we walk through life, we will all experience different situations.  The question is; how will we react?  Will  we worry, will we panic and loose hope?

We may face severe tribulations, our paths may be rough and conditions may be bleak, our outlook may be dim, But the God of all comfort—the God who Himself has suffered indescribably at the hands of people—will aid us, encourage us, strengthen us, and guide us.  That is a promise!

Jesus Understands our Needs

Because Christ has experienced the ridicule and rejection of people and now stands as the Great High Priest, the throne of grace beckons every believer:

• In the heat of the fight—the Light of Life is with us.
• In the midst of the storm—the Prince of Peace is our steadfast guide.
• In the bottom of the pit—the Chief Cornerstone is our Rock.

When we hurt, we can be sure that the healing love of Jesus Christ will sustain us; He longs to comfort and encourage us with His presence, His promises, His people, and His power.

The God of all comfort will not let us go over the edge or sink beneath the mire. He will come instantly to our aid as we call on His name.

Help Others by Our Experience

As we learn to trust in His promises and experience them He can then use us to personally carry His comfort to the ailing heart of another—transforming our trouble into His healing balm.

Don’t Forget

Remember:

In the heat of the fight, He is our Light.

In the midst of the storm, the Prince of Peace is our guide.

In the bottom of the pit, Our God, the Chief Cornerstone is our rock.

Now then…

Have a Blessed Day!

Rejoice!

Philippians 4:4 (NASB) –- Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! 

Philippians is one of my favorite books in the bible. Paul’s letter to his beloved friends in Philippi is written from jail.  Yet, joy dominates this letter to the believers at Philippi. In fact, the concept of “rejoicing” or “joy” appears sixteen times in four chapters. The pages radiate the positive, triumphant message that because of Christ’s work for us (2:6-11; 3:12), because of the Holy Spirit’s work in and through us (1:6, 12-14, 18-26; 2:12-13; 4:4-7, 10-13), and because of God’s plan for us (1:6, 9-10; 3:7-14, 20-21; 4:19), we can and should REJOICE!

Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! (nASB)
  

Joy can be found in many things; a baby, rested, fed, and lying in his mother’s arms. Looking down with unspeakable love into those precious eyes, Mommy begins to talk to her son and gently strokes his cheek, evoking a sudden smile. Or a three-year-old playing with his father on the living room floor. With Dad’s wrestling moves transformed into tickles, the little boy begins to giggle, and both end up laughing hysterically. That’s joy—contentment, security, and unbridled laughter.

But for the believer joy can also be discovered in the pain and struggles of life—at a funeral, knowing, through tears, that we will see our loved again; in a hospital bed, knowing that the Lord stands near; at the unemployment office, knowing that God will provide for all our needs. True joy runs deep and strong, flowing from confident assurance in God’s loving control.

Rejoice … rejoice! It seems strange that a man in prison would be telling a church to keep on rejoicing. But Paul’s attitude teaches us an important lesson: Our inner attitudes do not have to reflect our outward circumstances. Paul was full of joy because he knew that no matter what happened to him, Jesus Christ was with him.

It’s easy to get discouraged about unpleasant circumstances or to take unimportant events too seriously. While believers often will encounter situations in which we cannot be happy, we can always rejoice and delight in the Lord. Paul did not call believers to an empty, put-on show of happiness, for Christians should not be insensitive to the sorrow of others; he called for genuine joy, which is possible only “in the Lord.” It is only through a believer’s relationship with God that we find joy in pain, suffering, persecution, and sorrow.

Chuck Swindoll stated in Laugh Again, “Worry about nothing…pray about everything, and rest”

Regardless of our life’s situation, we can find joy, true joy, in Jesus.

Have a Blessed Day!

Trials, Temptations and Tests

1 Corinthians 10:13(NIV) – No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

Trials, Temptations and Tests

The basic meaning of temptation (peirasmos) is simply to test or prove. The Bible uses the term in both ways. In his letter James wrote, “Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials”  (1:2). The nouns trials and testing are from the same Greek root as the verb tempted.

In life we all will face trials, when we do, we need to understand that God permits trials in our lives.

He allows circumstances in our lives to test us. We usually do not, at the time, recognize them as tests, certainly not from God. But our response to them proves our faithfulness or unfaithfulness. How we react to financial difficulty, school problems, health trouble, or business setbacks will always test our faith, our reliance on our heavenly Father. If we do not turn to Him, however, the same circumstances can make us bitter, resentful, and angry.

Notice that in 1 Cor 10:13 as well as in James 1:2, Paul and James say "when" not "if".  We can be sure we will all face some kind of trial or temptation.  But be not discouraged we have faithful God!!

What is Common to man

Paul says there is no such thing as a superhuman or supernatural trial. Trials are human experiences and they are common. Trials are never unique experiences to us. We can never have a trial that has not been experienced by millions of other people. Circumstances differ but basic trials do not. Even the Son of God was “tempted in all things as we are” (Hebrews 4:15).  No temptation is inherently stronger than our spiritual resources. We sin because we willingly sin.

God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able.

When our faithfulness is tested we have God’s own faithfulness as our resource. We can be absolutely certain that He will not allow [us] to be tempted beyond what [we] are able. That is God’s response when we pray. He will not let us experience any test we are not able to meet.

Christians should recognize that victory is always available, because a believer can never get into any temptation that he cannot get out of.

Way of escape

But with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, that you may be able to endure it.

The phrase the way is formed by the definite article and a singular noun. In other words, there is only one way. The way of escape from every temptation, no matter what it is, is the same: it is through.

Whether we are tested by God to prove our righteousness or a tested by Satan to induce to sin, there is only one way we can pass the test. We escape temptation not by getting out of it but by passing through it. God does not take us out; He sees us through by making us able to endure it.

God provides three ways for us to endure temptation: prayer, trust, and focusing on Jesus Christ.

First we are to pray. “Keep watching and praying, that you may not come into temptation,” Jesus told His disciples (Mark 14:38). If we do not pray, we can be sure a test will turn into temptation. Our first defense in a test or a trial is to pray, to turn to our heavenly Father and put the matter in His hands.

Second, we must trust. When we pray we must pray believing that the Lord will answer and help us. We also trust that, whatever the origin of the trial, God has allowed it to come for our good, to prove our faithfulness. God has a purpose for everything that comes to His children, and when we are tested or tempted we should gladly endure it in His power—for the sake of His glory and of our spiritual growth.

Third, we should focus on our Lord Jesus Christ. “For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you may not grow weary and lose heart. You have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood in your striving against sin” (Heb. 12:3-4). Christ endured more than we could ever be called on to endure. He understands our trials and He is able to take us through them.

In John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress -- Christian and Hopeful fall asleep in a field belonging to giant Despair. The giant finds them and takes them into Doubting Castle, where he puts them in a dark and stinking dungeon, without food or water. On his wife’s advice, the giant first beats them mercilessly and then suggests they commit suicide. After the giant leaves, the two companions discuss what they should do. Finally Christian remembers the key in his pocket. “I have a key in my bosom called Promise, that will, I am persuaded, open any lock in Doubting Castle.” Sure enough, it opened all the doors in the castle and even the gate. “Then they went on, and came to the King’s highway again.”

Our response to trials and its effects can be vastly different when we understand the character of God and His purposes. So when you face trials be confident, God is in control !

Pray, Trust and Focus, the Lord will help us  through!

Have a Blessed Day!

Seek First the Kingdom

“But seek first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” - Matthew 6:33 (nkjv)

As Jesus’ followers we must settle the question of priorities. We must be different from unbelievers whose priorities are comfort, security, money, fashion, etc.

Jesus’ followers seek first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.

The word “seek” is a present imperative, a command to fulfill a continuing obligation. To “seek the Kingdom” means both to submit to God’s sovereignty here and now and to work for the future coming of His Kingdom.

To “seek His Righteousness” means to seek to live as God requires, to truly seek “first” calls for total loyalty and commitment. It means to:

• Turn to God first for help,
• Fill our thoughts with His desires,
• Take His character for our pattern, and
• Serve and obey Him in everything.

What is most important to us; what do we “seek first”? People, objects, goals, money, pleasure, and other desires, they all compete for priority. Any of these can quickly bump God out of first place if we don’t actively choose to give Him first place in every area of life.

Strangely enough, when we get our priorities right, Jesus promised that "all these things shall be added to you". When Jesus’ followers seek "His Kingdom" first, God takes care of their needs.

But how can we truly be undistracted by materialistic pursuits? We all have to work, dress, drive, pay taxes—these responsibilities take up most of our days. We may not be materialistic; we just have to live.

Should we leave it all and become monks? If there is no middle road, how do we do both— "seek the Kingdom" and provide for our needs? Disciples of Jesus must understand the action (seek, strive), the priority (first), and the objectives (the kingdom of God and his righteousness).

Priorities and sequence, however, are quite different matters. We determine sequences of work, rest, prayer, and worship according to time available, the cooperation of others, and many variables. But there can be only one central priority, which by its nature affects all others. The central priority determines the ways we pursue all our priorities.

Keeping Priorities

Good grades are important, and physical fitness is better than frailty, but neither are top-of-the-list priorities. A loving marriage makes life happy, and workplace promotions affirm our skills, but neither constitutes the last word.

Jesus put all the good we seek to do in divine perspective here: Seek God’s kingdom! Here are some ways to do that:

• Realize that your church, for all its faults, is your extended Christian family. Serve it well. Give it your energy and time.   
• Eagerly tell people how much Jesus means to you personally.
• Direct your work to projects and purposes that God would approve.
• Keep promises made to family and friends.    
• Show a lot of love to the people God puts in your life.  
• Get with a group of Christian friends and add three specific items to this list that you will work on during the next month. These friends can hold you accountable.

When we attempt to assign the appropriate amount of time to the “Kingdom of God and His Righteousness” so that we can figure out how much time we have left to do other activities, we reduce Jesus’ words to a lesson in sequence and planning rather than a command about the whole of life.

But if we think of “Seek First” as “consistently look for, honor throughout, represent constantly, and remember always,” then the ways we deal with family, friends, work, leisure, etc., will all be transformed.

The rule of God and God’s rules will determine and direct our efforts in every area of life. If this is not the case, we are not seeking first God’s kingdom or His Righteousness.

Have a Blessed Day!

Ask God

I asked God to take away my pain.
God said, No. It is not for me to take
away, but for you to give up.

I asked God to make my
handicapped child whole.
God said, No. Her spirit is whole
and her body is only temporary.

I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, No. Patience is a
by-product of tribulations;
it isn't granted, it is earned.

I asked God to give me happiness.
God said, No. I give you blessings.
Happiness is up to you.

I asked God to spare me pain.
God said, No. Suffering draws you
apart from worldly cares and brings
you closer to me.

I asked God to make my spirit grow.
God said, No. You must grow on
your own, but I will prune you to
make you fruitful.

I asked for all things that I
might enjoy life.
God said, No. I will give you life so
that you might enjoy all things.

I asked God to help me LOVE others,
as much as He loves me.
God said...Ahhhh,
finally you have the idea.

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He restores my soul - Psalm 23:3

Ever feel that life is a jungle and you are lost and alone in it?  For many, life is a jungle!  Not a jungle of trees and beasts. No, our jungles are comprised of different problems; failing health, broken hearts, and empty wallets   

We deal with hospital walls and divorce courts. The noises we hear are not the screeching of birds or the roaring of lions, but the complaints of neighbors and the demands of bosses. Oh yes, our predators are our creditors, and the brush that surrounds us is the rush that exhausts us. It’s a jungle out there.

For many, hope is in short supply. We have a sense of hopelessness, fear and a lack of security or direction. Not a very pretty picture, is it?

What are we to do? Who or what do we turn to? What would it take to restore our hope? What would we need to reenergize our journey?

Consider the following:

We need a person. Not just any person. We don’t need someone who is equally confused. We do need someone who knows the way out, who can give us a new vision, who can lift our spirits. We do need someone who will look us in the face and say, “This isn’t the end. Don’t give up. There is a better place than this. And I’ll lead you there.”

And, most importantly, we need direction. If we have only a person but no renewed vision, all we have is company. If he has a vision but no direction, we have a dreamer for company. But if we have a person with direction—who can take us from this place to the right place—ah, then we have one who can restore our hope.

Or, as David said: “He restores my soul.”

Our Shepherd specializes in restoring hope to the soul. Whatever our circumstances everything changes when our rescuer appears.

Our loneliness diminishes, because we now have fellowship.  

Our despair decreases, because we now have vision.

Our confusion begins to lift, because we now have direction.

Here is the interesting part, we are still in the jungle. The trees still eclipse the sky, and the thorns still cut the skin. Animals lurk and rodents scurry. The jungle is still a jungle. It hasn’t changed, but we have. We have changed because we now have hope. And we have hope because we have met someone who can lead us out. Our Shepherd knows our circumstances all too well. So he has come to guide you out.

He has come to restore our soul. He is the perfect one to do so.

He (our Shepherd) has the right vision. He reminds us that “you are like foreigners and strangers in this world” (1 Pet. 2:11).  He tells to:  ^“Set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.  [2] Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:1-2(NIV)

David said it this way, “I lift up my eyes to the hills—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip—He who watches over you will not slumber.… The Lord watches over you … the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life” (Ps. 121:1–7 niv).

The Lord, our rescuer, has the right vision. He also has the right direction. He declared, “I am the way” (John 14:6).

Does He remove the jungle? No, the vegetation is still thick.

Does He purge the predators? No, danger still lurks.

Jesus doesn’t give hope by changing the jungle; He restores our hope by giving us himself. And He has promised to stay until the very end. “I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matt. 28:20 niv).

We need that reminder. We all need that reminder. For all of us need hope.

You may not need your hope restored today, but you may tomorrow. And you need to know to whom to turn. Perhaps you do need hope today. You know you were not made for this place. You know you are not equipped. You want someone to lead you out.

If so, call out for your Shepherd. He knows your voice.. He’s just waiting for your request.

So remember,

When our soul grows sorrowful He revives it;

When it is sinful He sanctifies it;

When it is weak He strengthens it.

“He” does it. No one else can do it.

Are any of us low in grace? Do we feel that our spirituality is at its lowest? Pray to him, then, for the blessing—“Restore me, thou Shepherd of my soul!”

Have a Blessed Day

[Inspired by my study of the book "Traveling Light" by Max Lucado]

He leads me beside the still waters

Worrying is one thing we do really well!, but we can overcome it. The best place to begin us in verse two of the shepherd’s psalm. “He leads me beside the still waters” David declares. And, in case we missed the point, he repeats the phrase in the next verse: “He leads me in the paths of righteousness.”

“He leads me.” 

God isn’t behind us, yelling, “Go!” 
He is ahead of us, bidding, “Come!”
He is in front, clearing the path and showing the way.
He tells us where to turn.
Prior to the rise, he motions, “Step up here.”
Standing next to the rocks, he warns, “Watch your step here.”

He leads us, in other words He tells us what we need to know
when we need to know it.

Hebrews 4:16 says: “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” 

God’s help is always timely. God will always do the right thing at the right time. What a difference that makes. So then, Since we know his provision is timely, we can enjoy the present.

“So don’t worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will have its own worries. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” – Matthew 6:34 (NCV)

The key is this: Meet today’s problems with today’s strength. Don’t start tackling tomorrow’s problems until tomorrow. We have enought strength for today, we do not have tomorrow’s strength yet; God will take care of that at the right time. 

Since we can't see the future, we might as well quit looking for it. He promises a lamp unto our feet, not a crystal ball into the future. We do not need to know what will happen tomorrow. We only need to know he leads us and “we will find grace to help us when we need it” (Heb. 4:16 NLT).

Have a Blessed Day!