It is still dark and as the Christmas lights go up all around me, it seems to get darker for me. So many memories - I am almost grateful for a challenging almost unforgiving job schedule that keeps my mind so busy for 8 hours a day. But at the end of it memories come flooding back. Favourite Christmas treats that he loved - none of us wants or even thinks of them in the house now, inside jokes that we had, nobody will understand or find them as funny as Julius did. Information that I need that only he knew - lost forever. Getting my first review at work and thinking I will share it with him, to quickly remember he will never know. The way that our girls have stepped up and the work that God is doing in their lives, the love that my small group has shown me - the group that he led and loved, he will never know.
A few days ago as I woke up to the darkness of the winter morning, and opened God's Word in my Beth Moore study, we were in Isaiah 50:10-11. I knew the Lord was speaking gently and directly to me.
A few days ago as I woke up to the darkness of the winter morning, and opened God's Word in my Beth Moore study, we were in Isaiah 50:10-11. I knew the Lord was speaking gently and directly to me.
Let the one who walks in the dark, who has no light,
trust in the name of the Lord and rely on their God.
trust in the name of the Lord and rely on their God.
But now, all you who light fires and provide yourselves with flaming torches,
go, walk in the light of your fires and of the torches you have set ablaze.
This is what you shall receive from my hand: You will lie down in torment
go, walk in the light of your fires and of the torches you have set ablaze.
This is what you shall receive from my hand: You will lie down in torment
Oh Heavenly Father, how loving and gracious You are to me. How "prone to wander" is my heart and yet You never leave my side. You have said: Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear. Is 65:24. Thank You Lord, for calling out to me in my despair and telling me to trust in You and to rely on You. Your are trustworthy Oh My God, Your Word is true and you never fail. Forgive me for trying to light my own fire and walk by the light of my own torch. My ways lead to despair and to more grief. I want to live by faith and not by sight, by Your light not my own. Help my unbelief.
Loved one, like me are you lighting your own fires to light your path? He is calling you to rely on Him and to trust Him. No matter how dark the road is, "He knows the way (you) take", Job 23:10.
As you celebrate the Christmas season, remember the prophet Isaiah had foretold His birth;
The people walking in darkness
have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of deep darkness
a light has dawned Is 9:2
have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of deep darkness
a light has dawned Is 9:2
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the greatness of his government and peace
there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty
will accomplish this. Is 9:6-7
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the greatness of his government and peace
there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty
will accomplish this. Is 9:6-7
Loved one, walk in His light and trust Him with all your heart - He is worthy.
His name is Jesus!
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