March 30

                        Unending Grace

Joel 2:21, 23

Don’t be afraid, my people!  Be glad now and rejoice, because

the LORD has done great things.  Rejoice in the LORD your God! 

For the rains He sends are an expression of His grace.  (NLT)

     The vast majority of people living on this earth find themselves not only struggling to survive, but a good many of them are allowing their dire circumstances get the best of them.  Christians are certainly not immune to the hardships that that come with living in this fallen world, but the difference between Christians and all others, is that God's children know without a doubt that the Lord is in control and they also know what their future holds.  A Christian knows that no matter what this fallen world does, they are never left alone to fight the battle, because they have the Word of God, the Holy Spirit, and His promise of salvation.  Our Almighty God and Savior gives us His Word that He will make all things new and perfect forever for those who are called by His Name. For those who belong to the world, all they know for sure is that their death is imminent and they can only guess at what lies beyond the grave.  

     The world, in its current state of decay, chews its people up and spits them out dazed and confused, but for the chewed-up Christian there is always the hope for a much better tomorrow. This is but one of the reasons that most Christians can rejoice and be glad in their troubles. As new Christians begin to understand their undeserved gift of salvation and eternal life, they begin to focus on the hope they have in the Lord, rather than focusing on themselves and what this dying world can give them.  We live in a dangerous world that threaten us every day, but with Jesus living in your heart, your troubles will not keep you discouraged or fearful for very long, because just as the rain God sends to sustains us, so too, do the everyday miracles of the Lord's gracious favor.

                                A Whisper of Hope

Walk boldly with Me, dear child...for I have overcome this fallen world.  Do not be afraid or worried, because they will take away your joy in living, and the eternal joy to come.   Oh, the plans I have for you, plans that you cannot imagine—plans that have no end!

Romans 8:38

And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us

from His love.  Death can’t, and life can’t.  The angels

can’t, and the demons can’t. Our fears for today, our

worries about tomorrow, and even the powers of hell

can’t keep God’s love away.  (NLT)

                  My grace is sufficient for you,

  for My strength is made perfect in weakness.

                     (2 Corinthians 12:9)