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“For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways” Psalm 91:11
We all experience different seasons in our lives. Some seasons are joyful, while others test our faith and endurance. The tensions and strains of life in our down seasons may feel like perpetual downpours. In moments when our hearts are burdened with pain, perhaps even breaking, we feel defeated. As believers, we are reminded that God provides hope in our darkest times, in a whirlwind of sorrow or stress. He walks with us. He is always with us through life-changing events, no matter where we are.
The Bible is a testament to the resilience of believers who faced insurmountable odds yet clung to hope in God. Joseph, betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, falsely accused, and imprisoned, was thrown into unfamiliar, life-altering situations. But Joseph never lost faith. He held on to the belief that God was with him and had a purpose for his life, even when his circumstances suggested otherwise. His story is a powerful reminder of the strength of unwavering faith.
Obstacles may block our journey, and we might be forced to take a different path than planned. In Genesis 50:20, Joseph reflects on his journey, saying to his brothers, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives” (NIV). Joseph’s story is a powerful reminder that no matter how bleak our circumstances may appear, God is always at work behind the scenes, orchestrating events for our good and His glory. It is also a reminder that God’s working behind the scenes may require more patience than we like. We want answers and help immediately. But we must remain patient, knowing He is busy working for us.
We may not understand the purpose of our new route, feel abandoned, or be angry at God. In these moments, we can read and reflect on His promises. Isaiah 41:10 reassures us, “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand” (NKJV).
These words remind us that we are not alone in our struggles. God is with us, holding us up and guiding us down the path and through the storm. We must remember that God did not remove the Red Sea when Moses needed to cross; He parted it and walked with him. Jesus did not leave the boat during the storm; He remained in the boat and quieted the storm. God’s constant presence is our glimmer of hope. We might feel blinded in the storm, struggling through troubled waters, and lost on a new pathway, but He is always with us. He is our shelter.
For you have been a stronghold to the poor, a stronghold to the needy in his distress, a shelter from the storm and a shade from the heat; for the breath of the ruthless is like a storm against a wall. Isaiah 25:4
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