“But as for me, it is good for me to draw near to God; I have made the Lord Godmy refuge and placed my trust in Him, that I may tell of all Your works.” Psalm 73:28 Amplified Bible
Draw Near and Trust Him
I haven’t handled 2020 very well, so far…which, since we are in its 10thmonth, is a pretty sad statement. The Lord has called out to me time and again and I’m ashamed to admit more often than not I have turned away rather than draw near. But early this morning He woke me and with a smile on my face I asked Him where He wanted to go and He said: “To the Psalms”, so off we went and landed in Psalm 73.
God is so patient. I’ve missed the first two Practice Makes Progress Bible Studies and so I was catching up on the videos (the audio part anyway while working, one of the many blessings of working from home during COVID). I don’t fret about being late with the teachings—I’ve found over the years I’m right on time with the message the Lord wants to share with me. His timing is always perfect.
One of the things God spoke to me from the teachings was: “Let the rest of 2020 be of progress, let it be of hope and not despair.”
Chapter 7 of Hebrews talks about Jesus being the perfect High Priest, with verse 19 saying: “For the law made nothing perfect; on the other hand, there is the bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.” Through Jesus we have the hope of salvation and an eternity with God. We have opportunity to tell of all His works—of the wondrous things He is doing right now in the midst of the pandemic and violence and fires and fears.
God asked me to give up what my perfect 2020 looked like and to trust/thank Him for what it actually is. I was able to encourage a loved one who has been struggling, but due to the consequences of that struggle they are drawing near and trusting God again… may we do likewise.
Father God, thank You for Your patience. Please continue to call on us. May we indeed draw near and trust You, making You our refuge and telling of all Your works, not dwelling on the despair of ongoing events in the world, but giving others the hope of eternal salvation through Your Son, Jesus. Amen.
Thank you for you honesty. I also have been struggling in this season. Bless you today!
Thanks so much-I hear you !
Such a tough year and time of true testing during which I too have failed multiple times! Be blessed sister and thank you for sharing your gift of writing!