Look! Now I will do something that is new! It is already beginning to happen. Surely, you can recognize it. Yes, I will make a road through the desert. I will make streams in the wilderness. ~ Isaiah 43:19
You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you.ββ ~ 2 Chr 20:17
And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope.~ Rom 5:3-4
God uses suffering to strengthen our character, deepen our endurance, and produce a hope that will never disappoint.
God's delays are not denials. They're divine appointments. He is never lateβonly perfectly on time. Trust the process.
"He has made everything beautiful in its time." β Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NKJV)
Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. ~ James 4:8
When you make the intentional choice to seek God's presence, you can trust that you are always met with grace.
God exalts the One who was rejected, accomplishes His marvelous purpose through Him, and calls His people to rejoice in the day of His victorious salvation.
Psalm 118:22-24
God will often disconnect you from what is draining you before He connects you to what He has destined for you.
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?" β Isaiah 43:18β19
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. ~ Isaiah 41:10
When God says, "TRUST ME," He isn't promising an easy journey. In fact, the road may be rough, uncertain, and even frightening. There will be moments when you don't understand what He's doing or where He's leading you. But that's precisely when trust matters most.
Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son, Isaac, as commanded by God (Genesis 22:1-19), was an act of obedience, though halted by divine intervention, showcased Abraham's profound trust and readiness to act on God's word, even when it defied human logic and emotion.
@Jentezen Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Prov 3:5-6
Psalm 125:5 ~ Those who trust inΒ andΒ rely on theΒ LordΒ [with confident expectation]
Are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but remains forever.
Hang on right there... He's working it out!
Daniel 11:32 ...but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry outΒ great exploits.
Having a deep & authentic personal relationship with God, is a prerequisite to spiritual strength and the ability to carry out great, godly deeds even against adversity.