Showing posts with label comfort. Show all posts
Showing posts with label comfort. Show all posts

Friday, 3 April 2020

GOD-TRACKING IS KNOWING HE IS ALWAYS – YES ALWAYS! – WITH US


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“Even in the darkest places, our God is there. Even when we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, he is with us. He prepares a table before us in the presence of our enemies.”

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The other day I interviewed a pastor called Lee for my radio show, The Reality. Lee had been admitted to hospital because he was infected with Covid-19 coronavirus. He was very ill, and, for a short while, the medics were concerned for his life. As with any infectious disease like this, the ward he was admitted to was quarantined. Only qualified medical staff were permitted in, attired in full protective gear. The only other person permitted onto his ward was the cleaner (also dressed in protective clothing).

As expected, Lee lay in his bed feeling very forlorn and ill. He cried out to God for someone he could speak with, who might offer him some encouragement. Just then the door opened and in walked the humble cleaner. Desperate, Lee began talking to him and soon discovered that he had been a missionary to Nigeria. It tuned out this man was a deeply anointed preacher. As he mopped and cleaned, the cleaner encouraged Lee. Then he stopped and prayed for the pastor.

Lee was most encouraged after the cleaner left his isolation ward. He even began to feel physically better. Suddenly he had a craving for prawn cocktail crisps and a can of coke, of all things. Lee chuckled to himself as he drifted off to sleep. The next morning the cleaner he’d spoken to walked past the window to his ward and gave him the thumbs up. Lee smiled and returned the gesture. Then the cleaner pushed open the door and dropped a small bag into his room. He waved and walked off. Intrigued, Lee climbed out of bed and collected the gift. His heart soared and tears warmed his eyes as he opened the bag to find an apple, a banana, a can of coke and a bag of prawn cocktail crisps.

In the darkest places, our God is with us. Even when we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, he is with us. He prepares a table before us in the presence of our enemies. Nothing will separate us from his love: not tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword.

Stay strong. Keep your eyes on Jesus. And never, never give up.

God-tracking is knowing he is always – yes always! – with us

READ ALL ABOUT IT
Psalm 23
Romans 8:31-39

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SO, DON’T GIVE UP, LOOK UP & PRAY

I put my faith squarely in your protection, provision and presence

“Dear Lord God, thank you that you will never abandon us. Thank you that you are with us through the storms of life. I praise you that your presence is with us at this time. Nothing can separate us from your love and fellowship. Not calamity, not pandemics, not war, not crime, not disaster. Dear Lord, even in the thick of calamity, you know my needs and desires. I put my faith squarely in your protection, provision and presence. I surrender to your hand. Amen.”

If you felt the healing power of God on you just now, I’d love to hear from you. Please email dudley@godtracker.co.uk

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Friday, 15 June 2018

GOD-TRACKING IS REMAINING UNDER GOD’S WORD, QUIETLY RESTING IN THE COMFORTER’S PEACE

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 Parakletos (the Holy Spirit) is always alongside comforting me, even when I’m unaware of his presence.”

 Matthew 5:4“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

Jamie had recently lost his mother. He missed her greatly. He missed those long chats over a cup of coffee and he missed her faithful affirmation when he did something worth complimenting. Though he has a loving family of his own, Jamie knew life just wouldn’t be the same without his mom. Unfortunately, coincidentally, he was also experiencing a tumultuous time at work, with prospects of losing his job.

“It never rains, but it pours,” Jamie said in a text to a good friend. “I’m feeling so low. Carol has been urging me to be strong, and many folks have been sending me encouraging thoughts, but it feels like water off a duck’s back. I know God is in this, but I feel so distant.”

“Jamie, just keep your eyes on Jesus and stay under the sound of his word,” came the reply from his faithful friend.

Can you relate to Jamie’s story? I can. We all endure loss, hardship and difficulties such as this from time to time. Scripture says, “There is nothing new under the sun.” However, if we acknowledge the Lord in everything – good and bad – he will, nevertheless, direct our paths. Our Lord has promised, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” When I suffer hardships like Jamie’s, I tend to become numb and seemingly unfeeling. But, even though I may feel emotionally dazed, I know that my Lord is ever by my side. Parakletos (the Holy Spirit) is always alongside comforting me, even when I’m unaware of his presence.

Jamie took his friend’s advice. He continued to pray, read his Bible and attend church, even though he did not feel like it. He waited for God to direct his paths according to his will. Soon the haze began to lift. Jamie began to feel the comfort of the Comforter. God’s peace settled in his heart. He overcame his sense of loss, though he continued to miss his mom. Loving memories are priceless. By the grace of God, he was still before the Lord within the conflict at work and was soon vindicated. God was true to his Word and, because Jamie had remained under the sound of Word of God, he was restored.

God-tracking is remaining under God’s Word, quietly resting in the Comforter’s peace.

 READ ALL ABOUT ITEcclesiastes 1:8-9
Proverbs 3:5-6
Hebrews 13:5
Psalm 37:1-7
John 14:27

DON’T GIVE UP, LOOK UP & PRAY

 Thank you for your peace. Thank you for your comfort. Thank you for your deliverance and vindication

 “Dear Lord, I deeply miss my loved one. I know life on earth is temporal and we will all die someday but help me deal with this loss. Help me to rest in your comfort in every situation in life when I find my peace compromised. Lord, I choose to remain under the sound of your Word and keep my eyes on Jesus. I rest in you and continue to acknowledge you in all my circumstance. Thank you for your peace. Thank you for your comfort. Thank you for your deliverance and vindication. You are faithful O Lord, and I put my faith I you, always. Amen.”

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