God’s blessing aren’t limited to
any particular demographic—If you are from the city, God will bless you, if you
are from the country, God will bless you. He basically gives this promise, no
matter where you are or where you have come from, God’s ability to bless is
still the same. Whether you are a·Mechanic, C.E.O., from a well known family or
an unknown family. “ it doesn’t matter who you are, it only matters who He is.”
“Have not I commanded
you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for
the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9, NIV
How comforting it is to
know that wherever we go God is there with us. Sometimes we find ourselves in
situations and we wonder if God is paying attention. We may feel so alone and
even depressed. We can't feel God's presence, and we need His guidance and
help.
Sometimes friends,
spouses, and parents don't really understand what we are going through. But God
does and He cares. God told Joshua to be strong and to have courage. Then He
told him a wonderful truth: "The Lord your God will be with you wherever
you go." Yes, that's right… wherever! We don't have to feel all alone. God
is with us. He is working out the problems, and we don't even realize it.
But now...the Lord who
created you says: "Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have
called you by name; you are mine. When you go through deep waters and great
trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will
not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned
up; the flames will not consume you. For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One
of Israel, your Savior.... From eternity to eternity I am God. No one can
oppose what I do. No one can reverse my actions. Isaiah 43:1-3, Isaiah 43:13, NLT
God is with us, leading
us, guiding us, loving us, providing for us -- all with His unlimited
resources. What do we need? Do we need strength, peace, love, joy, or hope? He
has it all. He is longing to pour out His favor and blessing upon us. We need
to be open to Him and to trust Him. We need, by faith, to receive what He has
for us. It is essential that we realize how much He loves us and that He has a
good purpose and plan for us.
