In my hurt for Aunt Hallie, I realize that distance becomes my enemy and life doesn't stand still for me when tragedy comes. The norm becomes the challenge. I also understand that my decisions have taken me far away from those I love dearest, yet strangely, almost mystically, I sense a very comforting peace.
What can I learn from this situation in my life today? Much!
Jesus hurt for me. Jesus knows no distance. Jesus defeated my enemy. Jesus makes my winds and waves to stand still. All things are possible with Jesus. Obedience to Jesus has its rewards. True Love lives in the heart. Jesus is not a stranger. Jesus sent the promised Comforter!
Friends, my escape is Jesus. He is true to His promises. He has proven himself over and over to me, for me. I give Him praise and glory...Praise the Name of Jesus! Amen!
"To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the [my] hope of glory:" (Colossians 1:27 KJV)
Lord Jesus, hold Aunt Hallie close for me this morning. Hold her tight and love on her. Thank you Jesus. Thank you for being my escape. Amen.
Comment by Linda...March 26 at 7:44pm
I know your hurt. Jesus himself knew your hurt. Remember when he was away ministering and Lazarus' sisters sent him a message to come home? He was several days away from home. The Bible says that he cried. He was sorrowful even though he knew that He had the power to make everything all right again. He grieved even though he knew that what he was about to do would show him victorious over even death. Still He knew the hurt.
The lesson that I've learned? Lay in His arms and cry when you need to, even while you know that He has the power to make it all right again. Lay it all on Him. His strength is made perfect in our weakness. He alone has the power to make beauty from the ashes. That is the basis of our hope. That is also, btw, the basis of "Second Chances". Beauty from ashes.
He's got Aunt Hallie. He's got your mama. He's got Aprille. He's got Faith. He's got your future. It is all His.
When we go for Him, surely He goes for us. Your pain in my heart. Your Aunt Hallie is a dear lady. She's in good hands. Nail-scared hands can be trusted!
ReplyDeleteAll those I love so dear are in His care. Even across the miles from me to you, I know that Jesus is with us all. That is my comfort and confidence. I run to Him when I can't run to you.
ReplyDelete"Beauty from the ashes" Great thought friend! How amazing the redeeming power of Jesus.
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