Issue 1563 – Hidden – October 1, 2024
High above the ravine
Yesterday, Kathy and I strolled along Stoney Creek in Bateman Park. At one point on the trail, a bridge was washed out several years ago during a flood. That bridge has been repaired, and we wanted to see it.
Before yesterday, we always turned back when we came to the washed-out bridge. It was still possible to cross it, but since it was technically closed, we didn’t.
Yesterday, we crossed and got further up the trail than on any previous trip. The path goes up a steep hill at one point in the walk. I took this picture of Kathy at the top of the rise.
My photo doesn’t do the spot justice. The tree she sits on hangs over a ravine, but you can’t see the 100+ foot drop under Kathy’s feet.
Sometimes, the hand of God is like that vertical drop. Our circumstances hide it.
When things go wrong, we often wonder where God is. When things go well, we often forget Him. The Lord hasn’t left us; He is still orchestrating things for good.
And we know that for those who love God, all things work together for good,for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
He never leaves us.
It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. Deuteronomy 31:8
And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”Matthew 28:18-20
No matter what we face, The Lord is in control of it. Everything we go through has a purpose.
If it’s the earthly consequences of your sin, know He has not forgotten you. If it is God’s discipline, rejoice.
Perhaps God is using your situation to prepare you for greater things, test you, or strengthen your faith. Faith that is never tested is nothing more than wishful hope.
It’s to draw someone else to Him as they watch you endure the time of testing. The possibilities are limitless.
We can face whatever comes with confidence. God doesn’t ever tell us that the Christian faith walk will be easy and painless. It’s going to hurt at times.
Hold fast, whatever comes, and give God the glory. He is there and at work even when He seems hidden to us.
Be blessed
Hallelu Yah / Praise God
Kevin
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