Silent Time

Nothing is too hard for God.

Do you believe that?

He may not answer all our prayers immediately.

He may not fulfil all our wishes.

But he has all the power.

And he knows, what is best for us.

Nothing is too hard for God to do, neither in the physical world nor in the spiritual world.

He offers us his strength.

In a world full of darkness, there is a light.

That light is so bright, that it lightens up all kinds of darkness.

There are various kinds of darkness.

For many people it is not so obvious, on the surface, life seems to be ok and successful, e.g. the career is going well, yet there are so often inner problems, anxieties about the future, persecution, diseases, guilt and all kinds of negative things.

Whatever kind of trouble one deals with, whether it is our own fault or caused by others, in any case the light of the Lord is shining brighter than any darkness can be.

Jesus shows us light at the end of the tunnel.

His word can give us clarity also in decision making about the future and in all other aspects.

Many people think of God as a “big brother watching”, who only looks out whether we do something wrong in order to punish us.

But it is not like that.

God is full of love and mercy. He wants to help us and to give us fulfilled lives.

In all situations of life, we can involve God into our lives.

Even with the things that we have done wrong, we can turn to the Lord.

He wants to forgive us and enables new beginnings.

He offers the most precious covenant that lasts forever.

We pray in the Lord’s prayer “Your kingdom may come”.

But - what does it mean?

For one for sure, that God may establish his eternal kingdom and may let us participate.

But it is also significant for our lifes here on earth: That God may establish his kingdom of kindness, goodness, forgiveness and grace, in which people help and bless each other instead of destroying and harming each other.

The mustard seed is a very small seed but it can grow into something big.

In the same way, a small good deed can result in a big blessing.

How much value do you assign to the word of the Lord?

Is it just one among many other topics in life?

Some people spend huge amounts in seminars.

The guidance and instructions of God, which are much more valuable, are available for free.

Of course, with our physical eyes, we can only see the obvious things, we cannot see God with our eyes. But we can experience and feel the actions and results, in the same way as we cannot see the wind, but we can feel its results.

We walk by faith, not by sight. Yet, it is not just a vague idea, we have the assurance of God of God himself.

Despite God is holy and almighty, far beyond what we can imagine, yet he sent his son into the world, to be humbled and to suffer on our behalf, in order to set us free, to bring us peace. He has come to save us and has done everything, because he loves us, he brings our sorrows to an end. The son of man came not to be served but to serve. Normally it should be us being hold responsible for our shortcomings, yet he has done everything and won the victory for us.

Many put only themselves into the centre of the mind.

Who would instead deserve the honour?

“Peace is there in abundance”.

All too many times, the opposite seems to be true: people harm each other, take advantage of each other, and so forth.

How can it yet come true?

Do you sometimes need words of comfort and help?

Many people will say “I do not need anyone to comfort me. I can handle my life alone.”

But do we not all know times of weakness and need?