In the Will of the Lord

 

In the Will of the Lord

Proverbs 19:21

There are many plans in a man’s heart, Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand.

Our hearts may be heavy about the issues of life. Day in and day out our minds are being consumed with how are we going to make it through life, pay a bill, eat, clothing, shelter, our health care, and wellness. These earthly concerns are every man’s concern whether poor or rich. Our time is spent on trying to figure these things out. It seems as if every man is for themselves so to speak. Scripture tells us in Proverbs 22:2 The rich and the poor have this in common, The Lord is the maker of them all.

We must not forget that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Our Father in heaven knows what we need before we do. He already knows how to provide the things that we are laboring and toiling over day after day. Many people feel so alone and burden by the cares of life that they are willing to give up and stop living. Then there’s others who are wasting away their resources on foolish living and some are chasing after the wind and schemes to make ends meet. We have many who have stored up their treasures in their bank accounts, stocks, bonds, and savings.

Our souls are precious to the Lord we must ponder and know that it is the Lord’s breath that we are breathing. We are made in His image, and He says that He has a plan, hope and future for us in scripture Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.  If we believe in Jesus and trust in Him for all that He’s done to save us from eternal damnation, then why are we allowing the cares of life to steal our peace and hope in God’s eternal plan? It’s easy to fall into the grind and hustle in laboring to make a living. But are we truly listening to what the Word of the Lord tells us in Matthew 6:25 “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing?

This is what God wants us to believe and trust Him for providing and helping us to let go of worrying about everything that we need. He is the One who says that we can put our trust in Him and will add these things to us.  But first we must seek His kingdom, and all His righteousness will be added to us according to Matthew 6:33. It is His will for us to cast our fears, worries, anxieties and cares on Him.

If we are busy with trying to fix our lives and worrying about the things in the future, then we are not resting in the will of the Lord.  He has given us His Word to only trust in Him not in our selves nor others, bank accounts, wealth, or in our earthy pursuits. Today is all that we should be concern about when we have fully given our hearts and lives to Christ. We are not the only living flesh that He cares for and feeds. The birds, animals, and fish are provided for by His lovingkindness. The birds do not sow, nor harvest and yet our heavenly Father feeds them.

Jesus came to give us life and that more abundantly. There is more to our lives than just focusing on the present conditions and circumstances that we may be facing. He is the Son of God and came to this earth 2000 years ago to speak life into the hearts of men and women who also were busy and consumed with their living and issues. Many were crying out to Jesus to deliver them and remove the yoke off their lives. The Word of the Lord open their hearts and ears to receive the good news of the gospel. The people’s hearts and minds were changed, and they followed Jesus.

Today we are no different we must activate our faith and learn of Him and accept the message of the cross as we seek to know the will of the Lord. It is His good pleasure to give us the kingdom.  Luke 12:32 “Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Also, Isaiah 55:1-3 “Ho! Everyone who thirsts, Come to the waters; And you who have no money, Come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk Without money and without price. 2 Why do you spend money for what is not bread, And your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, And let your soul delight itself in abundance. 3 Incline your ear, and come to Me. Hear, and your soul shall live; And I will make an everlasting covenant with you—The sure mercies of David.

This is all a part of the provisions of the will of God for all His people who love Him. Now is the time to activate our faith and trust in the Lord’s Word. We must study the scriptures and apply the Word to our lives. Pray and receive that He cares for us.  This life is only a vapor of time and yet the hope of glory is awaiting our souls. Saints, we must fight on and stand on the Word. 

Our Savior lives and it is His will that we know, love, and obey Him, cast our cares upon Him because we are in Christ. There’s a peace and love for the righteous that surpasses all our understanding when we remain steadfast in the Lord. We must follow Jesus and feed our souls with the Word of God for it is the power of our salvation. Romans 1:16-17 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.”

Don’t Give Up

Life does get hard and yes, it’s not easy

But through Christ you must believe

Having faith and trusting in Jesus

There will be times when you want to quit

Things don’t always work out right

The ups and downs seem to never get straight

If only you could see, we walk by faith

As believers we must learn 

God has never broken a promise

When you feel like you want to faint

Don’t give up just remember His Word

He shall mount up with wings like an eagle

Your strength shall be renewed

God will give you the grace to go through

He controls the wind to uplift you

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