And wiped our tears away,
Stepped in and saved the day.
But once again, I say amen
That’s it’s still raining,
As the thunder rolls
I barely hear your whisper through the rain,
“I’m with you.”
And as the mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
The God who gives and takes away.
[Praise You in This Storm – Casting Crowns]
In this time of warfare and trouble, I long for the coming of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Only He can bring real peace to this dying world. Only He can govern this world. Only He can restore and heal this world. My constant prayer has been Revelation 22:20 He (Jesus) which testifieth these things (the Word from Genesis to Revelation) saith, “Surely I come quickly. (And we say..) Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!.” Of course, I sometimes add: “Even so, come (quickly), Lord Jesus!”
Each year, at the Feast of Trumpets, I watch and pray to be found ready for His coming and when He doesn’t come, I say “Maybe, next year.” So if you see me looking at the clouds and seeming distracted, it is just because I have leaving on my mind.
I have been fighting this spiritual battle for more than 42 years, and to be honest, I am tired. My only hope is in Him. My peace and joy only come from His Presence. This world is not my home. I am a pilgrim and a stranger in this world. I just don’t fit in the world’s system. An outcast that walks, talks and thinks differently from the rest of society. Thank God, I meet with some of God’s children from time to time.
I have no fear of the world to come. It is more like home to me than anything in this present world. I long to be free of the presence of sin and to enjoy the glory of heaven. Don’t get me wrong. I know God isn’t finished with me yet and I do have a hunger to obey God and see souls born again and lives changed. He said in Galatians 6:9: “And let us not be weary in well doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” And again in 2 Thessalonians 3:13: “But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.” I can understand why He had to tell us that twice.
If your heart is broken and it seems God is far away. Remember. He is as close as your breath. Pray right now to the God who always listens and receive a greater measure of His Spirit and faith. He will come sooner than you think and then a lifetime of sorrows will be worth it all. Encourage yourself in the Lord. And when He has encouraged you, encourage others.
