FACE today acknowledging your need of God.
“But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: Thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God.” Are you feeling needy this morning? What do you need from God as you face another day, another week? Do you need words of comfort, assurance? A hug? Do you need to know that God hasn’t forgotten? Do you need to know that Christ’s sacrifice is still available to you? Do you need to know that the gospel is real and that it is still the power of God unto salvation? Do you need to know that His thoughts towards you are still good? Do you need to know that you’re not alone?
The Uncovering
Did you know that trials uncovered our deep need for God? When left covered, we may not recognize our of God, and over time, our self-sufficiency quiets the longing of the heart. Our need to be in control eases. Our fears began to overshadow the peace we once had until the voice of the Spirit can no longer be heard. Then a trial comes, and things fall apart, and we are reminded of our great need of God that was there all along.
Do you need words of comfort, assurance…
“Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered.” Good question. Why do we wait until a crisis blindsides us before we can admit to God how much we need Him? There is a Physician who does not practice medicine, He heals. He is the balm for the wounded, troubled heart.
Remember
Remind yourself today that Jesus loves you. This trial that you’re passing through, if you allow, will bring you closer to Christ. Will you come to Him? Will you put your trust in Him? Be not like the Pharisee who stood praying, “I thank thee, that I am not as other men are.” But as the Publican was ashamed even to lift his head, smote his breast and said, God, be merciful to me a sinner. There is no other medicine. There is no other cure. So, go ahead…Tell God today how much you need Him. He has been waiting for you to express the true sentiments of your heart to Him. Don’t tarry. Do it today. He’s waiting.
Psalm 40:17; Romans 1:16,17; Jeremiah 29:11; Jeremiah 8:22; Luke 18:13-14
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