He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. (Isaiah 40:11)
Have you ever gone through trials and sorrows? I am reminded of a dear friend this morning that is really going through some trials. She has been out of work for over a year and her husband got laid off, again, yesterday. It just seems that every time you turn around that something else is going on with them. I wonder where God is for them. Why are these things happening? When will they catch a break? I always try to be positive and I do believe that she will have an amazing testimony one day but I am ready for that day for them to be today. I also know that she has put her hope in Jesus and is waiting to see the light shine for her, to be able to say "it is finished and we made it."
The above verse reminded me today that He is carrying her and her family through this and that they are close to His heart, he is hugging them to his heart. He has a plan, protection, and prospering for them. He is caring for them like a shepherd cares for his sheep. He is providing for their every need right now. Another verse that comes to mind is a few verses away in Isaiah 40 and that is verse 31: But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. The Message says that in hoping in the LORD you "get fresh strength". I love the word fresh, is comes not from me because it is brand new strength. It is not something that I already have and the LORD is adding to that strength but new strength. What I have will never be enough but I will have to rely solely on Him who gives the strength to endure. They will one day be on top of the Mountain of God and see that sun shining bright first thing in the morning and not be looking into the dark brambles of the valley. God is good and his way is perfect and his timing is always on time.
Dear Friend, remember you are His Favorite One. He only has eyes for you. He loves you and wants to bless you with amazing gifts. Walk now expecting to see his glory today.
Lord, I pray for my dear friend that is suffering. Remind her that you love her and are hugging her to your heart and you want to give her just what she needs. Help her also to reach out to you, to hope in you, so that you can give her fresh strength. In these things I pray in Jesus' Name. Amen!
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