I woke up today with a feeling of disturbance in my mind. Lot of concerns were going through my mind and they were weighing on me. Some concerns are due to what is happening in the world economy, some are due to my own mistakes and the list goes on. I observe that the list of worries is an endless one :)
I opened my Bible to the book of Daniel and was reading the incident where Daniel and his friends were facing death sentence along with the wise men of Babylon. I was encouraged by Daniel's response and my heart was at peace. He along with his friends turned to God to solve the impossible problem. God solved the problem as a mark of respect for the confidence that was laid on His faithfulness.
Later I came across a devotional where surrender was the theme. In surrendering to Him, who is able to do beyond what we can ask or imagine, we find rest.
All over the world, people are going through hard times because of the meltdown of global economy. It is in these difficult times that I find Bible more relevant and turning to God an appropriate response from us.
Scripture to Meditate:
How do you respond when you are disturbed or troubled?
Do you find it meaningful to turn to God and His word in a time like this? Give it a try and share your experience.
I opened my Bible to the book of Daniel and was reading the incident where Daniel and his friends were facing death sentence along with the wise men of Babylon. I was encouraged by Daniel's response and my heart was at peace. He along with his friends turned to God to solve the impossible problem. God solved the problem as a mark of respect for the confidence that was laid on His faithfulness.
Later I came across a devotional where surrender was the theme. In surrendering to Him, who is able to do beyond what we can ask or imagine, we find rest.
"He is able to [carry out His purpose and] do super abundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]" Ephesians 3:20In the modern world, 'surrender' is a sign of weakness. But it is a fact that it depends on to whom you surrender. One dictionary defines the word 'surrender' as "to relinquish possession or control over". In effect, by surrendering to God, what you and I are doing is to relinquish control over our concerns, desires, dreams and plans to God. Even if you take it as a sign of weakness, God turns it for our advantage. It is in our weakness that we experience God's power being made available for us. As a result, surrendering to God becomes our strength.
All over the world, people are going through hard times because of the meltdown of global economy. It is in these difficult times that I find Bible more relevant and turning to God an appropriate response from us.
Scripture to Meditate:
- "I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.]" John 16:33
- "My grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble manfully]; for My strength and power are made perfect (fulfilled and completed) and show themselves most effective in [your] weakness." 2 Corinthians 12:9
How do you respond when you are disturbed or troubled?
Do you find it meaningful to turn to God and His word in a time like this? Give it a try and share your experience.
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