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The way forward may not be found in words, it can be found in Jesus Christ!

8/2/2019

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Is my strength the strength of stones? Or is my flesh bronze? Job 6:12 NKJV
 
Job responded to his friend’s rebuke. He admitted his complaint against God was rash. He asserted his innocence and the unjustness of his circumstances. Job scolded Eliphaz for his harsh unkind words. Once again Job expressed longing for the comfort of death.
 
Would you agree with someone who is suicidal that death would be a welcome comfort? I wouldn’t. Life is a gift. It is sacred. When and how we pass into eternity is a decision best left to the Lord. Our struggles are light and momentary. Jesus is eternal!
 
Who can really understand another person’s grief and pain? There are clearly times when we cannot. There are times when words cannot comfort a grieving soul. Words can seem insensitive and unkind to a person in anguish of sorrow and grief!
 
Emotions do not have intellect. Decisions should be based on facts. But we should never stifle anybody’s feelings and emotions. We should always validate them.
 
The Word of God describes Jesus as a man acquainted with sorrows. Jesus understands the depth of emotions we feel. He experienced the warmth of human love and the camaraderie of fellowship.
 
Jesus experienced hunger, anger and weariness. He knew the pain of loss and betrayal. The Father turned from Jesus at his moment of greatest need. He learned what it meant to be abandoned and alone. Jesus also experienced excruciating pain and the sting of death!
 
Jesus does not expect us to put on a happy face and pretend all is well with our souls when it is not. We are not robots. We all have a breaking point. This world will take us right to it and beyond at times.
 
The Word of God tells us to rejoice with those who rejoice and to morn with those who morn. We must be ready to show our love and support by coming alongside and loving people right where they are. We can offer a shoulder to cry on and an ear to listen just as Jesus does when we turn to Him.
 
Jesus endured torture, humiliation and death on a cross because God was with Him. We can endure our trials and tribulations because Jesus is with us!
 
Our pain and loss will not automatically be replaced with joy. We can find a way to move forward. Jesus Christ is the Way the Truth and the Life. That is not a cold theological doctrine. It is not a nice platitude. It is a fact!
 
Jesus promised we would have tribulation in this life. That promise is kept every day. It is not a promise of death and defeat. It is a promise of victory and eternal life!
 
God promised a crown of eternal life to people who endure temptation and remain faithful. The Lord will keep His promise. Trust Jesus to help you keep yours!
 
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    ​Jesus can use you to shake the foundations of the prison and set people free!
     
    Now it happened, as we went to prayer, that a certain slave girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much profit by fortune telling. This girl followed Paul and us, and cried out, saying, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us the way of salvation.” And this she did for many days. But Paul, greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out that very hour. Acts 16:16-18 NKJV
     
    The slave girl was speaking the truth. She was possessed by an evil spirit. The evil spirit was drawing people away from Christ! 
     
    This attack came as God’s servants went to prayer. The enemy of our souls attacks when we step out in faith. Satan seeks to distract us. He wants us to focus our attention on things other than Jesus.
     
    The devil perverts the truth. He uses it against us. No one can serve two masters. This girl was speaking the truth about Paul and his companions while practicing witchcraft. When people claim to speak for God we must consider how they live.
     
    The girl followed the disciples for several days before they cast the demon out of her. It is important for us to wait on the Lord before stepping out in faith. The bible tells us Paul was greatly annoyed by this girl. Paul was not fearful. The Lord was with Him! 
     
    Paul and Silas were put in jail. The owners of the slave girl were angry at the loss of income when the demon was cast out of her. While Paul and Silas were in jail they shared the gospel with the jailer. His entire household was saved. 
     
    God uses Satan’s attacks for His glory and our salvation!
                       
    Satan is a real being. He takes people captive to do his will. There really are demons who seek to destroy God’s people and bring destruction to our world.
     
    We have nothing to fear from the devil or his demons when we live according to God’s will. We have nothing to fear from anyone or anything when we step out in faith to serve Jesus! 
     
    Jesus wants us to fear Him and Him alone. He wants us to know His power and authority are unequaled in all of creation.
     
    God wants you share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the people in your life. Jesus wants you to walk in great boldness because He is with you everywhere you go!
     
    Jesus can use you to shake the foundations of the prison and set people free!

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