When times are hard, come to God. In sorrow and grief, He is there, ready to take you in. The Lord is there for us always. He is there for us in the good times and the bad. He is our greatest helper of all. Nothing can satisfy the soul more than the love of Jesus. 4He has power to calm the raging sea. There is nothing we need in life that He can’t satisfy. In your most difficult circumstances have you come to God for help? Have you confided in Him to get you through the pain? Or have you tried things on your own to bring you happiness, though it never lasts? The world seems to have an answer to all lives trials. There seems to be some sort of remedy or drug for every circumstance we are in. They may tell you that all you need to do is be on top of your meds or natural remedies and you’ll be fine. There are always side affects or other things to try but that is expected. Modern marvels in medicine is great and we should research it, but doing so with the Lord at the head. He will help us make the wisest decision. He is also our greater healer, so trust in him for healing as well. What Jesus can do for you is lasting, with no consequences. His love lasts for an eternity. 5If you are down, then the Lord can bear your burdens that they may be light. He can lift you up when you are weak. There is nothing like the God of the heavens. Nobody is greater than our God. Nothing can do more than the power of His hand in our lives.
3If you are weak, then come to the waters of Jesus. In Him, you will never thirst again. He holds the waters of everlasting life. David said that His heart 2“panteth after the water brooks” when he was thirsty. However, he was most thirsty for God. It was after Him, that he most longed for. He continued, 2“My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?” To be in His presence went above everything. In good times and bad, he poured his soul out to God for assistance. He was grateful for what the Lord had done and gave praise to the Lord on high. At times, he was grieved and said, 2“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.” The hardships of life would not weight him down to long for the Lord would raise him up. In times of fear, he trusted in God for guidance. He didn’t mask his pains in drugs or alcohol. He gave himself over to God, who saves. He trusted that all would be well for God was in control. Before He went to bed, He proclaimed, 2“Yet the Lord will command his lovingkindness in the day time, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life.” Are you willing to give your life to Jesus? Are you willing to go all in with Him, even in the darkest times? 1If you are, then you will be greatly blessed for the Lord will never leave you nor forsake you.
Let us pray:
Oh Lord, I know that You are there. I know that You care for me. Who shall I fear, for You will always be there? I know that You are watching over me deeply. You carry me through lives hills and valleys. Even on your shoulders, you carry me forth as one wounded in battle. I am amazed at everything you do for me. You continue to lift me up, though I don’t deserve it. Even when I forsake You, You beckon me back home. Your arms are ever extended for me when I am away. Thank You for being there for me. You are my Good Shepherd. Lord, help those that are struggling right now in depression, going through a death in the family, or illness. Bear there burdens. Lift them up and comfort them. Help me to seek those in need that I might also help bear each other’s burdens. Help me to walk in Your light, oh Lord. I love You. Amen.
Let us read the Bible:
Note: Any Numbered References, found above, are listed below.
1Deuteronomy 31:6-8 (KJV)
6 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
7 And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the Lord hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it.
8 And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
2Psalm 42:1-8 (KJV)
1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.
2 My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?
3 My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God?
4 When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday.
5 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.
6 O my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore will I remember thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar.
7 Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me.
8 Yet the Lord will command his lovingkindness in the day time, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life.
3Isaiah 55:1-3 (KJV)
1 Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
2 Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.
3 Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.
4Matthew 8:23-27 (KJV)
23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.
24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.
25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.
26 And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.
27 But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!
5Matthew 11:28-30 (KJV)
28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
