Tuesday, July 16, 2013

One More Reason

Today as I was thinking of the blog, it occurred to me that there is both edification and comfort to be found in considering the reason Jesus came and dies for us. One more reason. In Isaiah 61, the passage Jesus read in the synagogue that cause quite a stir, tells of the Messiah’s mission. I have always found verses the first three verses to be very compelling. However, it was another verse that today made me realize that there was yet another reason that I can find comfort, and can rebuild my spirit when I am down.

In verse seven it says that instead of shame, we will have double honor. Instead of confusion we will rejoice in our portion. We will, in our land, possess double, and have everlasting joy. This means while we are here on this earth this will come to pass. This caused me to be comforted. Somtimes when I see those that do not seem to want to serve God prospering when I am struggling, I get confused and feel shame. No more. It only means my promise is yet to come. Now that is worth rejoicing over!

Prayer
Father, thank You for sending Your Son to die and rise again for us. It seems crazy to me, and I could not do it, but I thank You for it. I thank You that I will see, in my land, the time when I have double what I ever had. Thank You. In Jesus name. Amen.