Do we allow our emotions and attitudes to be dictated by our circumstances? That’s so easy to let happen, isn’t it?
This morning I read Habakkuk 3:17, 18 (NLT) which is always such a challenge to me: “EVEN THOUGH the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are grapes on the vines; EVEN THOUGH the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; EVEN THOUGH the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the Lord! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!”
The situation was total devastation and destruction. This guy had nothing left, but God Himself. And yet he is still rejoicing.
What about us?
Have you been up all night with the baby? And you’re feeing lousy. Can you still say, “Even though . . God is good. I will rejoice.”
You wonder how on earth you can pay the rent! “Even though . . . I will rejoice in the Lord. I know that God will not fail us.”
You are burdened about a sick parent or child. “Even though . . . I will rejoice. I will trust my God.”
I think it all comes back to putting our trust in God and knowing that He is a God who cannot fail. Let’s trust Him more.
Let’s confess the right confession. Let’s be those who can say “Even though . . . “
The Lord abundantly bless you today,
Nancy Campbell