This morning as I opened my daily devotional I found this scripture. Matthew 5,6, and 7 is known as The Sermon on the Mount and this line of scripture is plucked from an area under the subtitle of Love Your Enemies. What a timely message in light of all the evil being brought throughout our world today.
In His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells us that God is gracious to all humanity. We don’t have to watch more than a few minutes of any 24-hour news channel day or night to wonder how God is gracious to any of us. But I wonder that from my human perspective.
From God’s perspective, He wants every one of His creation to spend eternity with Him. Everyone. Not just the “good” ones, the pretty ones, the nice ones, but everyone. What a picture of His grace.
Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Fear not. He’s got this. We can trust Him.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
“give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
Today I choose to fear not. Today I choose to give thanks.
French novelist Alphonse Karr wrote, “Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses.”
My prayer for you today is that you will focus on the roses in your life. Give thanks to God in all circumstances and watch Him pour out His love, mercy, grace and understanding on you. If you have a hard time finding a reason to thank Him, then ask Him to show you how to be thankful. He will.
God Bless You All,
~Catherine
Thank you for this, today of all days. God always knows what we need & just how to reach our hearts.
Sara, thank you for taking time to leave me this comment. You are the blessing that I need – helps me to keep writing what God lays on my heart. Blessings, Catherine
What a wonderful, timely reminder that God is in control and He love EVERYONE…not just the ones WE think deserve His love. None are worthy. Praying for all to come to know and trust in our Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you for the reminder to pray for our enemy!
Thank you, Dinah! You are my prayer inspiration!
Catherine, you are so right, God is in control as you so beautifully stated! The Lord has certainally blessed you with the gifts of wisdom, teaching and Icould never leave out Exortation
Blessings Bonnie! Thank you for your encouragement.
Thank you so much for this wonderful post. My childhood was not the greatest due to decisions made by others which affected my life directly. I lived in the shadow of fear into my adult life, where I met Jesus. Isaiah 41:10 has become my life verse and my mantra to break the spirit of fear from my life. I love that verse & am excited anytime I see it or hear it:) Thanks again!