My heart yearns for you to know the Love of the Father as I do. It is His love that strengthens me when I'm weary, brings light in the darkest moments, sustains me through dry times, brings joy despite sorrow, gives hope, compels me to obey Him, to follow Him wherever He leads, and encourages me when life is overwhelming. This love is not for me alone, but for you too. He loves you far more then anyone ever could. Perhaps today you are feeling hopeless, exhausted, fearful, anxious, forgotten, unloved, alone, weary, abused and or neglected. Or perhaps you are the one feeling as though you have no love to give, hatred, bitterness, anger, disappointed in those you love, guilt over sin, burdened by your circumstances. Whatever your circumstance, wherever you are at, I want you to know that Jesus grace, mercy, and love are more then sufficient for you and your situation. Listen to Jesus own words:
"Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." Matt. 11:28-29
Perhaps your reading this thinking He must be speaking those words to others and not you. Let me assure you He was talking to you. Jesus knows all about you, your every thought, and everything you've ever done. Nothing is hidden form Him, He saw it all and yet He loves you beyond measure. His love for you is as far as the east is from the west. Have you ever thought just how far the east is from the west? It is not like a globe circular so that at some point they meet, no it continues beyond what the eye or largest strongest telescope can see or the mind can comprehend, it is limitless going on and on forever. His love for you is so vast that He who alone deserves nothing but praise, glory and honor humbled Himself, though He had the power to wipe out the whole world, and suffered verbal abuse from us mere men, abandonment from everyone even those who were His closest friends and His own Father, and was physically tortured until He died, rising again on the third day. All this for you so that you might be His child someday. Did you know that to the cross He carried your sorrows, bore your griefs, was despised and rejected so that you might be welcomed by God, was scourged beyond recognition for your forgiveness of sins, all this and more so that we might have peace with God (Isaiah 53)? Did you also know that it was the will of the Lord to pour out His soul and die for you? For you my precious sisters!!! Hear the words of the Lord anew today:
"The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you by His love; He will exult over you with loud singing." Zephaniah 3:17
Maybe your thinking but He doesn't know what I've gone through. Doesn't He? His book says that Jesus was tempted in all ways, yet did not sin. Do you think He doesn't understand suffering, or how hard it is to resist temptation? No, He does know and that is why for those who believe in Him He has provided His Spirit so that you to may be able to resist temptation and be overcomers despite your circumstances. Maybe your thinking He doesn't know what it's like to be betrayed by a close friend, a spouse, or a rebellious child. Oh but he does, he suffered it all only by more people then we can fathom for all of the human race are his creation. They are His children and all have turned their back on Him who is the only perfect parent, spouse, and best friend. No, dear sweet sister, He knows your pain and He has been right beside you all along ensuring you'd make it through. Even now He has led you here to remind you of His great love.
"You are loved with an everlasting love." That's what the Bible says. "And underneath are the everlasting arms." This is your friend Elisabeth Elliot.
.." that is what Elizabeth Elliott used to say every time she opened her radio show "Gateway to Joy." I loved to hear those words from her mouth, to be reminded by her that I am loved continually by God and that there is no end to that love for it is everlasting. Then to top it off, I am held by the everlasting arms of this loving Father. If you are His child then you are too Dear sister!!! If your not his child what are you waiting for? Why not call out to Him today asking for His forgiveness and know that you will receive forgiveness of sins, peace with God, and all the privileges of His children."For our sake he made Him who knew no sin to be sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God." 2 Corinthians 5:21
Think your to far from God or that your sin is to great to be forgiven?
1 John 1:9 reminds us that "If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
You are so loved Sisters!!!! Rejoice and praise Him today for His grace that he lavished on you though you didn't deserve it!!!
