He’s Not Finished Yet

Disease. Unclean. Ostracized over a decade. Diagnosis: Incurable. With nowhere else to turn, she made her way to Jesus. When she touched His garment, she was healed. (Mark 5)

Question: “Who touched me?”

Answer: “Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.”

Takeaway: Jesus is my Great Physician. He has the last word.

 

They had answered His call. Now, they were in a storm. The waves crashed around them unleashing fear and doubt. With nowhere else to turn, they came to Jesus. (Mark 4)

Question: “Why are ye so fearful? How is it that ye have no faith?”

Answer: “Peace, be still.”

Takeaway: Obedience doesn’t guarantee a storm-free life. Jesus can speak to my storm

He's Not Finished Yet

The charge, adultery. The penalty, death. To her accusers, she was a lost cause. With nowhere else to turn, she looked to Jesus. (John 8)

Question: “Woman, where are those thine accusers? Hath no man condemned thee?”

Answer: “Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.”

Takeaway: When the world sees a throwaway, Jesus sees a soul in need.

 

He was a brother. Loved by two sisters. Death had claimed him. Four days in a grave. With nowhere else to turn, they waited for Jesus. (John 11)

Question: “I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?”

Answer: Lazarus, come forth.

Takeaway: Death will come. But I will rise again!

 

Whether we are facing disease, emotional trauma, a sin-sick soul, or death, one thing is sure. Until we stand face to face with Him, it’s not over. Have faith. He’s not finished, yet!

 

The Undeniable Truth

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Trusting is never easy! To trust means giving up what we know for the unknown. It’s letting go when desiring to cling. It’s following while another leads. It’s waiting…waiting…waiting.

Therefore, trust must be a deliberate decision based upon undeniable truth.

Truth says:

I am not forsaken.

And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee. Psalm 9:10

He is faithful.

They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. Lamentations 3:23

He will answer.

Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. Jeremiah 33:3

Nothing is impossible.

For with God nothing shall be impossible. Luke 1:37

He will deliver me.

Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. Psalm 91:14

Trust says:

I trust you.

What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. Psalm 56:3

I am determined.

For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. 2 Timothy 1:12

I will wait and hope.

I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. Psalm 130:5

I will not fear.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Psalm 23:4

I will praise you.

And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long. Psalms 35:28

God is trustworthy. Don’t give up. What God has promised He will do!

Songs of Deliverance

Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah. Psalm 32:7

art-1296299_1280While discussing this morning’s post, my daughter asked why I didn’t post more videos. Honestly, I didn’t have an immediate answer. With music being such an essential part of my being, you’d think I would have more on this blog—a place that is supposed to reflect who I am, right? But, I hesitate on videos because of time and others may not like music as much as I do.

I awake with music in my head. When I’m sad, music consoles my pain. When I’m happy, the tempo quickens my step. Music is a healing balm to my soul. It’s how I get my praise on! And it amazes me when I am in need of “something” the right song comes along. Isn’t that just like our wonderful Savior?

David was a musician. His music soothed Saul’s troubled spirit. While David ran for his life, a song often drifted through the avenues of his soul as he sought for ways to put his needs into words. The melody was a prayer from his lips to the Lord, and the words were an answer from the Lord to David’s heart.

The Bible tells us to make a joyful noise, sing and clap our hands. What a wonderful way to start a day—after a cuppa coffee. 🙂

After much deliberation, I decided, my daughter’s idea is a good one. Truly, the Lord has surrounded me with songs of deliverance. And maybe, just maybe, the songs I post will be what someone needs that day.

Happy listening!