December 12, 2022

Dear Friend,

If you are experiencing problems or troubles in your Christian walk, you are not alone. The Apostle Paul was in so much trouble at one time that he thought he was going to die. Look at Paul’s words about his situation:

My brothers and sisters, we have to tell you that when we were in Asia the troubles we faced were nearly more than we could handle.
The burdens we bore nearly crushed us. Our strength dwindled to nothing. For a while, we weren’t sure we would make it through the whole ordeal.
We thought we would have to serve out our death sentences right then and there. As a result, we realized that we could no longer rely on ourselves and that we must trust solely in God, who possesses the power to raise the dead.
2 Corinthians 1:8,9 (The VOICE)

Paul named his hardships, yet he immediately gave witness to God’s grace and God’s provision. He testified that his God would rescue him because He served the one true God who possesses the power to raise the dead! God our Father will rescue us, too.

For I am the Lord your God, who stirs up the sea causing the waves to roar. My name is the Lord of heaven’s armies. And I have put my words in your mouth and hidden you safely in my hand.
Isaiah 51:15

My friend, if God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on the door. You are precious to God.

He has your front.
He has your back.
He has your sides.
He has you covered.
He will never leave you.

God is not off in the distance—He is near you, even now.

Glory to God!

Pastor Jo