I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. – (Philippians 4:13, NKJV)
There are many things in this world that are not readily possible, such as: easy and legal financial gain; automatic good health; automatically getting straight A’s without studying; living in a world that is illness-free, etc. But we can depend on the goodness of God, all the time. He has been faithful all our lives, and does not change, ever!
. . . With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:2, KJV)
God is our salvation, not just sometimes, but at all times. Remember the “shadow of that rugged Cross,” and how our Lord and Savior defeated death? Yet He died for the sins of this war-torn and wicked world. Thank God He rose again! Thus, granting us the precious gift of Salvation.
For the message of the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. (1 Corinthians 1:18, KJV)
There is hope in this life because of God. What would our lives be like without God and the amazing gift of prayer? We have cause to rejoice in Him. He who has been our rock, our shelter and fortress in times of sorrow, despair, and loneliness. Thank God we can come to Him in prayer anytime and anywhere.
The timetable for this Earth’s existence continues to wind down. May we gain the unswerving commitment and dedication to prayer as Daniel had. A time is coming when most, if not all things we hold as precious and dear will be gone. All we will have is prayer. Lean on Him in faith as you go to Him in prayer. The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my strength in whom I will trust. . . (Psalm 18:2, KJV)
“If only I had . . .” You could finish that sentence in so many ways. But I would add, “If only I had prayed first and waited on God to direct me.” But those that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings as eagles, they shall run and not grow weary, they shall walk and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31, KJV)
The possibilities our Lord has graciously placed before us, each day, may make our entrance into Heaven possible. All we need to do is embrace them as He and the Holy Spirit dictate. God does not make it hard, but the power of choice is the challenge.
Now to Him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Savior, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen. (Jude 1:24-25, KJV)
Paulette Johnson is the prayer ministry coordinator for Indiana Conference.
