Wake Up With His Word

“Though He slay me yet I will trust Him.” Job 13:15. In the midst of hardship and pain we see a flash of Job’s faith. Although his questions were still on answered he wouldn’t turn his back on God. Remember today, “The will if God won’t take you where the grace of God cannot keep you.” Trust in the Lord!

“He does great things past finding out, yes, wonders without number.” Job 9:10. The Lord works in ways we don’t always understand. Those things may not make sense at this moment you will understand more later on. Keep moving forward and trusting in the faithfulness of God who promises to continue to guide you.

“The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” Job 1:21. In Job’s heart, regardless of what happened, he made a choice to praise and trust in God when nothing made sense. He had built his life on a foundation that stood firm and found an anchor for his soul in trouble times. I encourage you to build on that same foundation.

“Have you considered my servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who fears God and shines evil?” Job 1:8. Because of Job’s faithfulness he was tested and refined. If you are going through a trial today it doesn’t mean you’ve done something wrong, but prayerfully you’ve done what’s right. And now, like Job, you are being refined and prepared for a greater purpose.

“Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14. At times, we consider our circumstances coincidental, but certain events are by divine providence. The Lord has ways of bringing us to the right place, at the right time, to fulfill his plan. God has placed you where you are for such a time as this; embrace it.

“Do not sorrow for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10. Joy is different than happiness. Happiness is often based on how we feel. Yet, Joy is a fruit of the Holy Spirit and can be strengthening despite how we feel. Let the joy of knowing you are loved by God be your strength today.

“And I said, should such a man as I flee?” Nehemiah 6:11. When the enemy attacked, Nehemiah wouldn’t run. He was determined to stand his ground. When our adversary attacks, we must also choose to stand. Never run when God has called you to stand.

“So they said, ‘Let us rise up and build.’ Then they set their hands to this good work.” Nehemiah 2:18. The Lord has a work for you to do today. Rise up and set your hands to this good work. Remember if he has called you to the work, he will give you the strength and grace to accomplish it.

“Please remember what you told your servant Moses.” Nehemiah 1:8. In his prayer Nehemiah reminds the Lord of the promises he had made in the past. We need to remind ourselves in prayer of the promises of God because God keeps his word if he said it, he will do it.

“So it was, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourn for many days; I was fasting and praying before the God of heaven.” Nehemiah 1:4. When Nehemiah Learned that his loved ones were in trouble he sat down and began to seek the Lord. Prayer is a powerful weapon in the spiritual battle. We have a personal invitation to come before the King of Kings and present our needs and concerns to Him. Run to the throne of grace this morning and find help and your time of need.