A brother in Christ at a meeting received a gift of a pair of brand new boots from someone in the gathering. He rejoiced and thanked God for much of the rest of that evening for the unexpected gift he had received. That next Monday he and his wife lost their newborn son to complications at birth. To this another mature and prophetic brother said "it was important for this brother to maintain the joy of the Lord on that Monday much like he had in that meeting the prior week." Wow.. Who is sufficient for these things?!
What did I come to understand from the true account? The joy of the Lord and the peace of God are the two fruit of the Spirit given to hold us up during times of adversity. They are not just human emotions felt when everything is going well. When the world is falling apart around us, HIS joy and peace flood our hearts and we remain focused on Him. I ask myself would I be able to say what Job said in a situation like this "The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away... BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD"?? Today I say Lord thank you for your grace and mercy which will sustain us during such times.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
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