Rejoice in Jesus, Our Lord and Saviour - Part 547

"When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue fails for thirst, I the Lord will hear them. I the Lord God will not forsake them."

Jesus said in Hebrews 13:5 that He will never leave us nor forsake us. But our relationship with Jesus is more than just a starting point for salvation. Indeed, Jesus never leaves us where we are either. He wants us to grow in His grace -- His mercy -- for all of the days of our life. He wants us to delve into His Word and seek the abundance that Jesus has for our lives. He wants us to rejoice in His goodness and grace. He wants us to worship Him.

In the Old Testament, men and women are repeatedly instructed to fear nothing. Be not dismayed for He is - I AM - your Lord God and Saviour. The same God who in the beginning loved us beyond measure. The same God who in the New Testament -- John chapter one --- is described as the Word. In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. And the Word became flesh.

The same God who created us and then dwelt among us as one of us so that we might have salvation. He wants to converse with you. He wants us to give Him our hearts. Remember, throughout our trials and tribulations and our successes, it is He who strengthens you. Isaiah 41:10 states "I will help you. I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." 

In fact, the Almighty God who holds the universe in the palm of His hand will open rivers in high places and fountains in the midst of the valleys. The scriptures state, "I will make the wilderness a pool of water and the dry land springs of water. I will plant in the wilderness the cedar ... so that they might see and know and consider and stand together, that the hand of the Lord hath done this."

Today is the day that the Lord has made. Rejoice in His abundance, His mercies and His grace. He is the true vine. He says, "If you abide in me and my Word abides in you, ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you." (John 15:7) Ask Jesus to take hold of your life today. Acknowledge Jesus in everything you do and He will make straight your path. Stand in the offering plate.