“God is with Us”

 Hosea 14:9

Let those who are wise understand these things.  Let those

who are discerning listen carefully.  The paths of the LORD

are true and right, and righteous people live by walking in

them.  But sinners stumble and fall along the way.  (NLT)

     The Lord has never left us to our own demise, even though we chose to live apart from Him.  He knew we could never defeat the evil without Him.  Throughout the history of mankind God has been directing and implementing His perfect Plan for Redemption. Nothing slips by our Sovereign God. He is always with us, guiding our ways for the good of His Kingdom.  The Lord created us in such a way that we would always need His help, especially while we live in this evil world.  God has graciously given us His written Word so that we might gain the wisdom to live wisely and righteously and walk in His ways.  God also gave us His Son, who saved us from our sins and the condemnation that this evil world will suffer at the end of time.  And in the greatest love, selflessness, and humility, our Lord God, Christ Jesus, gave up His life so ours would not be lived in vain.   And to help us achieve perfection, the Lord sent the Holy Spirit, who helps us accomplish what would have otherwise been impossible for us—overcoming the evil that hold us in bondage to sin and death. 

     The Lord God is not the supreme dictator who forces you against your will.  Instead, He is your loving Father in Heaven, who gives you opportunities to choose the path of your choice.  God allows you to make mistakes, which helps you learn from first-hand experiences.  He gives you the mental capacity and the ability to research and weigh all the different options you have.  He gives you the plain truth and the common sense to see how your choices will affect you and what the end results will bring.  Most people choose to take the world’s path, opting to go after those things that satisfy our selfish human desires, which unbeknownst to them, leads into a darkness that is difficult to navigate and eventually leads into the abyss.  God’s path, on the other hand, is brightly lit with the glory of the Lord and you can see clearly what lies ahead.  You are able to choose the right path that is not only the best for you, but also for those around you.  And by remaining in the Light of the Living God, you will gain personal access into God's Presence where He comforts you in your times of trouble, gives you the courage to stand firm in the right choices you make, and the solid guarantee that you will make it safely Home—a glorious destination that awaits your arrival into the Savior's loving arms.

                                                            

                                     A Whisper of Hope

I Am with you always…dear child.  I do not slumber nor do I get distracted.  I Am always there to help you in every way.  I watch over you every moment of your life, even when you are walking away from Me.  I love My children as a Father should.  You are safely in My care…ALWAYS!

Jude 24

And now, all glory to God, who is able to keep you from stumbling, and who

will bring you into His Glorious Presence innocent of sin and with great joy.  (NLT)

                                                                      

                    

                  For you were once darkness, 

       but now you are light in the Lord.

                            (Ephesians 5:8)