Overcoming

Wow! Such crazy troubles. What is that? Is it a whisper calling your name? Thank You Jesus.

1 Kings chapter 19 verses 11 and 12.

"Go out and stand before Me on the mountain," the Lord told him. And as Elijah stood there the Lord passed by and a mighty wind storm hit the mountain, it was such a terrible blast that the rocks were torn loose, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake but the Lord was not in the earthquake. And after the earthquake, there was a fire but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire there was the sound of a gentle whisper."

Our lives are filled with all sorts of reasons as to why we do not want to believe in God and so we struggle with the many battles that take a grip of us and control our lives.

   The words above represent each of us who struggle with addictions and emotions that seem to control us. They are the wind storms, the earthquakes and the fires that bombard us daily. They are the issues that we need to deal with and seem to have such a hold on us, that we feel it is impossible to overcome and be set free.

   In the story above we learned that after all the loudness calmed down there was God speaking, letting Elijah know that He has always been there and that he is not alone to face his battles.

   What are the reasons you have for not hearing God's voice? God wants everyone to hear Him and to let them know He is there for them. He is waiting patiently for you to see through the mess that you have created. It will be when you stop yelling and complaining about your sorrows, your mountains of troubles and the sadness of your heart. Oh, how you want to be free from the burdens that have such a grip upon you.... it will be in that moment of solitude that you will hear His whisper.

   God knows your issues and is waiting for you to talk to Him. He wants to know that you have come to Him and are ready to spend time with Him. He wants you to hear His voice as He tells you how much He cares and love's you. He wants you to feel His joy as you begin to trust in Him. He wants to enter into your life. He wants you to live with Him. He wants you to seek Him through His word and through His Son, Jesus.

   Christ wants you to know that you are not alone. He wants you to face your battles with Him. Jesus wants you to know that there is hope and strength and power available to you. He wants you to focus on Him and to overcome the addictions. He wants you to trust in Him to take care of your anxieties and worries.

   God wants you to see clearly that what Jesus did at the cross has opened the door for you to come to Him. God wants you to know Him as your Father and to see the beauty that life holds for you with Him. God wants you to know that He is watching you and encouraging you to take the steps of life with Him.

   He sees the joy in your heart as you heal. He sees your smile as you stand confidently, no longer struggling with your old life. He loves your peace and joy and thankfulness as you praise Him for being there and for loving you as He does. It is those changes to you that others will see and also be thankful for.

   What has happened you may ask? Well! You stopped long enough to hear His voice say "I am here for you. Let me walk with you and enjoy your company, your friendship and your love."

   Thank-You Father for Jesus. Thank You for teaching us to quiet the storms and listen for You. 😊

1 Kings chapter 19 verses 4 and 7.

Elijah said. "I've had enough" He told the Lord. "Take away my life. I've got to die sometime and it might as well be now"

The the angel of the Lord came and touched him and said "Get up and eat for there is a long journey ahead of you"

Jeremiah chapter 29 verse 11

"For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for evil, they are to give you a future and a hope."

Isaiah chapter 41 verse 10.

"Fear not for I am with you. Be not dismayed. I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you with My victorious right hand."