May the mumbling commence!
What do we most treasure? Our lives will reflect that treasure in many
ways. Let us treasure our relationship
to the Lord and his Body, the church.
Read from Isaiah chapter thirty-three.
But Lord, be
merciful to us,
for we have waited for you.
Be our strength
each day
and our salvation in times of trouble.
The enemy runs at the sound of your voice.
When you stand up, the nations flee!
Just as locusts strip the fields and vines,
so Jerusalem will strip the fallen army of Assyria!
Though the Lord
is very great and lives in heaven,
he will make Jerusalem his home of justice and righteousness.
In
that day he will be your sure foundation,
providing
a rich store of salvation, wisdom, and
knowledge.
The fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure. (Verses 2-6)
If we treasure something, we are
willing to wait for it. Will we wait on
the Lord? Mercy that God has given to us
is extended even to those who might hate and persecute us.
We need strength and
salvation. Trust in the Lord to provide
both. God is stronger than our enemies
both from without and from within.
Justice and righteousness will reign.
God is our foundation and key to
this treasure. Let’s seek the Lord with
all our hearts. God is the treasure that
we chase… even when times are bad.
Persecution is our chance to prove our faith and patience and
endurance. Read from Revelation chapter
thirteen:
Anyone who is willing to hear should listen and
understand. The people who are destined for prison will be arrested and taken away. Those who are destined for death will be killed. But do not be dismayed, for here is your
opportunity to have endurance and faith. (Verses
9-10)
O God, you are our sure foundation
and treasure. May we cling to You in
times of distress… showing our endurance and patience and faith in You.
Enough mumbling for now…
Peace Out
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