Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Stand Fast And Rejoice

Faced with the many situations of life, we as believers can find our way to a better life in our Messiah Yeshua (Jesus). Paul wrote about this very thing in his letter to the Philippians.

Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

When we seek out the Father, He hears us. He is the ultimate cheerleader, always encouraging us to stand fast. He is also our Defender, making sure tht we are protected. Sometimes the deliverance of God takes longer than we expect. But in the end, God always comes through for His people. He created the world, and He sets it right.

2 Thessalonians 1:3 We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;
4 So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure:
5 Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:

Today, if we face struggles, let’s pass through them unto the place of deliverance, rejoicing that we have a God that will see us through to the end.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our God and King. We praise Your name Yahuah (Lord). Send us today Your provision that overflows our abilities to hold it. Forgive us our sins. We need Your love in our hearts. We need to be able to share Your love with those we meet. Deliver us from temptation to go astray from Your commandments and Your path. Let us remember Your testimonies. Deliver us from those that would take from us what You have provided. We need You and we love You. Move today with a strong hand and outstretched arm on our behalf. In Yeshua’s (Jesus’) name. Amen.