John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid
My most recent frustration began early Saturday morning. I had just returned from my exercise and sat down at the computer to check messages. When I moved the mouse the screen went blank. I had lost the power supply unit!
Fortunately I had my old computer in the closet and drug it out and immediately discovered that much had changed—I spent hours trying to get it up and running to a degree. Yesterday’s Daily-E-Votional was typed on the old computer. I lacked the addresses so I had to wait until the new power supply unit was installed. Fortunately I have a friend who did it overnight and he delivered it just before our service started this morning. (Are you keeping up with this story of frustration?) Then the repaired computer would not function and I spent more hours trying to call my friend for help. I decided to look at the back of the computer and saw a switch. I flipped it and guess what… Power!
I must confess that the frustration of the past two days has occupied a large part of my mind. (I do not have much to spare!) God gave us a wonderful worship service today and I was able to counsel a few people who had far more frustration in their life than I did.
The bottom line is this: According to today’s Scripture, God promises His wonderful peace. In the stormy times of life we are promised a peace that passes understanding. We do not need to intellectualize it, but to experience it. Thank you Lord!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil