Christ, our Saviour, will not permit us to be overtaken by satan’s power as long as we trust and obey Him. As we take hold of the strength of Jesus, He will dispatch His angels to walk with us and protect us from all attacks of satan and his imps. “No one can take us out!”  Yes, we might be brought into great trials and distress, but as long as we trust, believe, and obey God’s Word, no one can take us out!

Because the Lord is our shepherd, we do not lack anything! He satisfies our needs. Jesus wants us to be independently dependent upon Him, to need Him alone.  As we put our complete trust in Him, the Lord will fulfill all of our needs and give us total satisfaction. Absolutely nothing will be lacking.  The Lord, our good Shepherd, protects and lifts up above our circumstances and situations. No matter what comes against us, our Shepherd, the Lord, leads us into safety and provides all our needs!

Today, we must walk the dark, dirty roads of life filled with sin, evil, and wickedness. As we are walking on the pathway of life, we never know what or who we might encounter, but we don’t have to fear.  Jesus is a shelter from the rain of trouble, the storm of persecution, the floods of Satanic temptation, the strong hands of injustice and poverty, the heat of hatred, racism and xenophobia, the plight of sickness and suffering, the blast of death and the towers of sin and wickedness that are being erected throughout the land.  We can find safety, peace, love, hope, and blessings in God’s shelter.

As we turn our attention from the confusion and perplexity around us and focus on God, He will hear and answer our calls! God is with us when we are in trouble. In fact, He has already worked out a rescue plan before we call Him. When we call, He will not only deliver us, but He will also honor us with His presence and glory. God’s blessings and deliverance will show the world how highly we are prized in His eyes. God Hears!

Although we are living in tough, and turbulent times, God wants us to have, “peace at all times and in every way”!  There is probably nothing more sought after in this world, than peace. We can hear the cry “Give Me Peace” from every corner of the globe!  O Lord, “Give Me Peace” from sin! “Give Me Peace” in my soul - inner peace, a perfect peace - a peace that is beyond my understanding. Oh Jesus, “Give Me Peace” to guard my heart - a peace that brings comfort and rest, refreshment, and hope in the midst of confusion, wickedness, and evil. “Give Me Peace”, Your perfect peace to rule my heart at all times!

Trust the Lord in the dark seasons of our lives, especially during the hard times when we have prayed and cried out to Him, but all we seem to hear from the Lord is silence. Trust the Lord when our dreams and plans are destroyed before our very eyes bringing us to our knees in despair. Don't you know, the Lord is devising His provision for us in ways, places and with people, we can’t imagine! Trust the Lord!

If you are tired of worrying about all the "what ifs" in your life, follow God!  If you are weary and exhausted from being confused, perplexed and even fearful about life’s choices or what pathway to take to arrive at your expected destination, then accept God’s invitation. God has offered to guide us!  We have God’s assurance that He will guide us, but we must stay focused and keep our eyes on God. Just a simple glance in God’s direction is not enough.  God knows us better than anyone. God knows what things will bring us peace and happiness, but we must follow Him.  Of course, we can only follow God when we know and recognize Him!  Once we trust ourselves to Him, He will guide us safely through life.

Just imagine being forgiven for all, not most, but all of your sins and transgressions and every mistake you have ever made in your life! Nothing is being held over your head or against you! You now have a clean slate to start all over again with a new life.  You are “Redeemed”, free to be yourself with a brand-new heart! How incredible it is to know that the moment we place our faith in Jesus and give Him our messed-up lives, we receive complete forgiveness for all that would otherwise separate us from having a saving relationship with our Heavenly Father, through His Son, Jesus Christ. It’s a done deal, sealed by the Holy Spirit.  We are redeemed by the blood of the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ!

Conflicts always cause stress and anxiety.  Too many of us today are in conflict with someone or something; perhaps someone in our families, in our churches, our neighborhoods or communities, on the job, in politics, or life in general - even with ourselves. When the barrier that caused the hostility is removed, there’s a sense of joy and release. It’s wonderful when we have reconciled our differences.  Although many people don’t realize it, they’re at odds with the worst enemy imaginable: the true and living God!  Although we were dead in trespasses and sins, Jesus’ love moved Him to reconcile us back into a saving relationship. Hallelujah, His love was so great, He took on human nature and willingly gave His life to present us holy, without blemish, and free from all blame to His Father. That’s amazing!  By accepting this gift of reconciliation, Christ removed the hostility that existed in us toward God because of our wicked ways. We are "Back Together"!

It is God’s pleasure to free us from a life dominated by sin. God finds pleasure in freeing us from the mindset that we can save ourselves; when we surrender our hearts completely to Him. It is God’s pleasure to save us and to make us a part of His family by the infilling of the Holy Spirit! God will do what pleases Him and His plans will not fail! We can trust those things that please God to be good for us! It is God’s pleasure to bless His people. It is God’s pleasure to rejoice over us with singing! God is pleased to equip us with everything we need to do His will. It’s God’s pleasure to make us perfect in every good work! It's All About His Pleasure!