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Nov 2, 2004
Yet!
Habakkuk 3:17-18 Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the LORD , I will be joyful in God my Savior.
This verse is an extraordinary statement of a spiritual fact. The word yet means that no matter what happens, we are held in our Father's heart and hands. This would cover an earthquake in California, a hurricane in Florida, a drought in the mid-west, a personal tragedy: whatever happens to us -- "yet I will rejoice in the God of my salvation."
If we can say "Yet I will rejoice" in the midst of the worst, then we have that peace that Jesus promises to all who trust Him to keep our lives glued together. There is another word here just as important: rejoice. Who wants to rejoice in the midst of terrible circumstances that are beyond our control? It seems unnatural and crazy, doesn't it? And yet this is what our Lord asks of us. Yet I will say yes to my Father who is the only One who knows the end from the beginning. I will rejoice: "In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." {1 Thessalonians 5:18}
It's so easy to forget that God is still in charge when the whole world is becoming outrageous and so lacking in common sense. It is essential that we walk with Jesus in these perilous times, that we fix our eyes on Him.
Hebrews 12:1-3 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Lord, thank You for Your Son Jesus Christ, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross. Help each of us to always 'fix our eyes on Jesus'. Thank You for this privilege, thank You that as we do this, no matter what our circumstance, yet will we rejoice in the Lord!!
Nehemiah 8:10 The joy of the LORD is your strength! Feel the joy TODAY!
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Nov 2, 2004
Yet!
Habakkuk 3:17-18 Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the LORD , I will be joyful in God my Savior.
This verse is an extraordinary statement of a spiritual fact. The word yet means that no matter what happens, we are held in our Father's heart and hands. This would cover an earthquake in California, a hurricane in Florida, a drought in the mid-west, a personal tragedy: whatever happens to us -- "yet I will rejoice in the God of my salvation."
If we can say "Yet I will rejoice" in the midst of the worst, then we have that peace that Jesus promises to all who trust Him to keep our lives glued together. There is another word here just as important: rejoice. Who wants to rejoice in the midst of terrible circumstances that are beyond our control? It seems unnatural and crazy, doesn't it? And yet this is what our Lord asks of us. Yet I will say yes to my Father who is the only One who knows the end from the beginning. I will rejoice: "In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." {1 Thessalonians 5:18}
It's so easy to forget that God is still in charge when the whole world is becoming outrageous and so lacking in common sense. It is essential that we walk with Jesus in these perilous times, that we fix our eyes on Him.
Hebrews 12:1-3 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Lord, thank You for Your Son Jesus Christ, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross. Help each of us to always 'fix our eyes on Jesus'. Thank You for this privilege, thank You that as we do this, no matter what our circumstance, yet will we rejoice in the Lord!!
Nehemiah 8:10 The joy of the LORD is your strength! Feel the joy TODAY!
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