THANKFUL

Chatting with Jesus

Friday, September 23, 2022

Lord, You warned us storms would come. Hours before Your crucifixion, You comforted Your disciples about their coming trials. “Here on Earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world,” (John 16:33 NLT). You never indicated “if” storms of life would come, but “when.” You gave us Your Word to be with us in times of trouble (Psalm 91:15). We don’t deny we have troubles, but as Christ-followers, we need not fear when life’s bad stuff happens.

The prophet Jeremiah certainly had his share of trials and persecutions meant to destroy him. He left his words of wisdom with how to deal with the storms of life.

“Blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence.
They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat  or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit”—Jeremiah 17:7,8 NLT

Lord, despite life’s ups and downs, we remain confident You will never let us down. Without exception, everyone faces hardships. Christ-followers don’t get a free pass, as some wish. Gratefully, the winds and waves still obey Your voice when You speak “Peace, be still,” to our storms.

Lord, help us keep our roots deeply planted into Your water, so when troubles come, we will remain effective as Christ-followers, showing those in our world how Your grace strengthens and sustains us when life’s stuff hits with a fury.

There is none faithful as You, Jesus. Amen.