When that siren voice sings, I have to call all resources on deck to keep me on course. I have to be on guard against doubt that relishes a slippery deck and rubbery knees.
Maybe what I thought was God’s instruction was really my wish—merely a pipe dream—and not a worthy plan. I wonder how my boat can handle these choppy waters.
So it’s a good time to check the boat, my motivation and my destination.
If my initial check and double check with God’s Spirit and word has been confirmed by other sources, if I had no vested interest in the destination, and if I keep my communication open and current with the Captain, then I can trust all will be well… rough seas or calm.
What God says, God will do. When white waves throw salt water in my eyes, I wipe them off by faith.
Trusting what God said helps us ride our waves. The storm may rage, but Christ is in our boat.
As we listen to our Captain, His infinite wisdom speaks saving grace one word at a time. Hold on to those words already spoken into your mind and heart, then choose to keep thanking our able Captain for what you already know to be true.
FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION
(Genesis 3: Reference to Eve and Adam’s temptation to distort God’s instructions and choose their own desires over God’s.)
What has God already told you that you need to remember?
“No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it” (1 Corinthians 10:13, NIV).
Ask the Holy Spirit to bring you a scripture promise to meditate on and to transform your situation.
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Thank you sweet Jesus for my dear friend. Amen
And thank you, dear Lord, for bringing people alongside us to love us and share Your kindness and love.
This touched me deeply. Thank you.
Thank you, Sundog, for being so honest in your email. How blessed we are to have such a merciful, persevering God!!
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