(Isaiah 40:29-31 NIV) “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
Following Christ and believing He is good doesn’t keep us from experiencing different seasons in our life but it does enable us to go through each situation victoriously! In each person’s walk with Jesus there will be times when they experience blessings beyond explanation. Things seem to just fall into place and there is forward momentum with little resistance. Other times you may not be flying and you are aware of the cost but there are still great strides to run your race. Still other times the enemy presses in and opposition seems to be from every side but Christ gives strength that comes from deep inside propelling you to the mark. Don’t compare yourself to others who may be doing better or you might get discouraged. Don’t compare yourself to others who are struggling for pride comes before a fall but don’t be frozen with indifference either for the Father’s heart is filled with compassion. Jesus said, “If you have seen me then you have seen the Father” (John 14:9) and if Jesus lives in you then you will be moved with compassion that comes from the heart of the Father. When a brother or sister asks for help, as a follower of Christ we are compelled to help them, not only that but Jesus said to love our enemies! (Matthew 5:47 NLT) “If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that.”
So be glad in the Lord for this day He has given. If you are flying high above the earth in His goodness or if you are walking through the valley with darkness all around be mindful for God is with you! You are living in an age of grace – God is with you and you are covered in the love of Jesus! No longer must we go to the temple and see what God’s will is by means of a priest for Jesus intercedes for us in the throne room of God and He sent the Holy Spirit to live within each of our hearts! So be bold, I pray that God increases your territory for His glory, so that others might come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and the work He has done so that they too may have relationship with Him.
