There are plenty of times, and will probably be plenty more, in our lives when we feel downcast, downtrodden, disquieted, disinterested. These are normal consequences of living in a cursed world ruled by satan and under the continual tempting of him, the flesh, and the world. But Jesus is more powerful, His beauty is more …
Tag: affliction
Deliverance From Affliction
The LORD delivers us out of all afflictions. We can be confident that The LORD will save us from our troubles and afflictions. We only need to trust in Him, fear Him, cry out to Him. It may not be immediate, it may only come with death, but The LORD will be faithful to His …
Transforming the Valley
In the midst of affliction, we as Christians can thrive. We can transform the valleys of our lives into beautiful and lush places. This is only possible through The Holy Spirit, through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Notice what Psalms says, "Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south." [Psa …
Privileged to Bear His Name
Whether we know it or not, we are bequeathed by God a very special privilege. We are given the responsibility to bear His name, to represent His name to the people around us. It is at the same time a fearful thing and a joyous. Look at what David says in the Psalms, "Thy name, …
Boundaries on the Waters
The Father sets boundaries on our trials and afflictions. He graciously and mercifully does this. David says to God of the waters, "Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth" [Psa 104:9] And The LORD also promises, "When thou passest through the waters, …
