THROUGH THE STORM, AS WE HEAD TO THE THE PROMISE LAND!!!

Dec. 14, 2013

THROUGH THE STORM, AS WE HEAD TO THE THE PROMISE LAND!!!

Paul tells us in Eph. 5:11 to “Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.” And by equipping your life with the armor of Christ, you are telling Satan that your faith is unmovable, and your God has gotten you THROUGH THE STORM, AND now you are HEADED TO THE PROMISE LAND.

In 1 john 4:4 it tells us, “You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world..” My friends that is a PROMISE from A FATHER TO HIS CHILDREN to “walk by faith, not by sight.” as He transforms our character to ENDURE THROUGH THE STORM.

Remember God Is greater than the storm that the forces of evil may create in our life to discourage this journey that will lead each of us to God’s pure and holy kingdom. THROUGH our FAITH GOD allows us to understand His will for us as we focus on the fact that HE IS THE PERFECT STORM OF OUR LIFE.

Ps. 16:8 tells me I know the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.” So My friends be STEADFAST, IMMOVABLE, always ABOUNDING in the work of the Lord,” which tells me to always allow my faith to expand, because it has no limits with Christ, because He will be with us THROUGH ANY STORM, AS WE HEAD TO THE PROMISE LAND because He is ……. the author and finisher of our faith,…..” Hebrews 12:2

Remenber my friends When Job’s hope had disappeared and everything he held dear to him was lost, “Job 1:20-22 says At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship and said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised. ”IN ALL THIS, JOB DID NOT SIN BY CHARGING GOD WITH WRONGDOING.”

In spite of the tears. Psalm 30:4-5 tells us to “Sing praises to the Lord, you saints of His, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name. For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night But joy comes in the morning.”

Yes “Weeping may endure for a night.” but He will get us THROUGH THE STORM AS WE HEAD TO THE PROMISE LAND That statement gives me a reason to shout and praise God’s name, before my joy in the morning even arrives, because God’s promises tells us our weeping will only last through the night.

Because at the setting of the Sun, and darkness surrounds the firmament over the sky. My joy and hope awaits me in the morning. David uses the night to show us that our weeping is temporary, the night isn’t going to last, so the only place for your trust is in the loving arms of our Savior, because everything else is temporary.

Joshua 1:9 say’s  “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” weather at night or day, in the storm or in sunshine.

Remember my friends the “world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.” 1 John 2:17  So today my friends focus, and ENDURE, the journey is worth it for “no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived” the things God has prepared for those who love him. 1 Cor. 2:9  Earth is that place of eternal preparation, but you must get THROUGH THE STORM  BEFORE YOU CAN GET TO THE PROMISE LAND.

“When I saw what lay before me, Lord, I cried, what will you do? I thought He would just remove the STORM, But, He gently led me THROUGH, AS I HEADED TO THE PROMISE LAND Because He knew Without fire, there’s no refining, without pain, no release, without flood, there’s no rescue, without testing, no belief. THROUGH the pain, and THROUGH the glory THROUGH THE STORM we will always, THROUGHOUT ETERNITY be able to tell the story, of the God whose power and mercy, will not fail…to take us…” THROUGH THE STORM AS HE HEADED US TO THE PROMISE LAND (Gaither Vocal Band)

So my friends today. Stay focused, remain faithful, love one another and endure till the end and never forget to STUDY&PRAY