…because as sure as the sun will rise tomorrow, it won't be long before something will catch us off guard, kick us in the gut, take our very breath away and leave us gasping for air.
We are told in 1 Peter 5 to be sober. Vigilant... "Because our adversary, the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking who he may devour."
We live our lives, mostly unaware of the forces of darkness that are pushing the boundaries, seeking to put out the light. And though the light cannot be diminished, the lion roars . And when it does, we must be vigilant, holding fast to the truth, eyes fixed on Jesus.
"The Light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it." (John 1:5)
Even so, the lion roars. And looks for every opportunity to strike.
In the midst of our gasping, as our legs give out and we find ourselves unable to even scream for help, we must fix our eyes on Him. And though the lion roars, we will not be devoured. Light will shine in the darkness because the darkness has not overcome it. He said so.
Hence, the prophet Jeremiah's confession of faith…
"Remember my affliction and roaming.
The wormwood and the gall.
My soul still remembers
And sinks within me.
This I recall to my mind,
Therefore I have hope.
Through the Lord's mercies we are not consumed,
Because His compassions fail not.
They are new every morning;
Great is Your faithfulness
The Lord is my portion, says my soul,
Therefore I hope in Him !
The Lord is good to those who wait for Him,
To the soul who seeks Him.
It is good that one should hope and wait quietly
For the salvation of the Lord.
~Lamentations 3:19-26
Grateful for legs to stand on…eyes to see…light to show the way and His mercy and compassion that is new.
Every. Single. Morning.
Love...
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