Psalm 23:5-6
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
How short sighted we are when it comes to appreciating the blessings of the Lord. Somehow we have been sold a bill of goods that God’s children are entitled to a life free of trials and pain. Try selling that concept to Job or the apostle Paul. I don’t think you would have a sale!
Please don’t get me wrong, I am not knocking the fact that God’s children have been promised precious gifts. It is just that the spiritual money mongers of our day and age have deceived many by preaching a prosperity gospel that leaves people high and dry when they cross the valley of suffering.
In the midst of our everyday world we need to stop and consider the many blessings that the Lord has given to us. First and foremost is the everlasting and spectacular gift of eternal life through our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. His love and sacrifice in our behalf can never be measured.
Here is an example of the logic that we are tempted to use: The Lord was with us on our trip, we did not have any problems at all. What if we had one problem after another on the trip? Does that mean the Lord was not with us? Absolutely not! In fact He may have been using the difficulties to bring us opportunities to share the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ or to teach us patience. Regardless, God blesses us!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil
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