There is an old saying which goes,/ What cannot be cured must be endured/, let us acknowledge somethings dont go away,things that are painful. The psalmist overwhelmed by his troubles wished that he had wings that he could fly away from it all ,and find rest[ Psalm 55] . This reminds me of those prisoner of war stories,when all those prisoners wanted one thing, to escape, how dear Joseph,longed to escape [ Genesis 40 v14-15 ]. No one likes to suffer, to experience a difficult marriage,to cope with a difficult job, or lonliness, or a breavement,or unemployment. Many people who live on the streets are there because they choose to escape from difficult situations,and yet living on the streets is not easy. There are many things that we have to endure, mybe you are enduring something at this time, that is very painful,mybe you feel crushed, a Gethsemane experience. In Gethsemane ,some slept, one betrayed,but one stayed ,He could have run from that garden, for He knew what was coming, knew what He would have to endure,so what did He do? ,well through tears, He prayed, not not my will, but Thine be done, prayed it three times. We read how an angel strengthened Him, yes even He in His humanity needed strengthed, and then He arose and faced His Calvary, today He speaks into all our lives, and says, follow Me.
A prayer...../ Dear God grant us grace to endure those things we feel like running away from in Jesus name Amen/
No comments:
Post a Comment