God Knows Best!
It is only when we move past discouragement to Praise that we begin living above our
problems.
“For our earthly fathers disciplined us for a few years, doing the best they knew how. But
God’s discipline is always good for us, so that we might share in his holiness. No
discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a
peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way”. Hebrews 12:10-11
GOD KNOWS WHAT IS BEST FOR US!
*”Let us therefore draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive
mercy and may find grace to help in time of need.”
Hebrews 4:16
There are times when God takes things from us and other times when we pray for things
we think we need and God does not give them to us. Nevertheless
“…the Lord knows the way of the righteous” (Psalm 1:6).
** One day God’s action will Prove to be for the benefit of us and for His kingdom!
*The truest satisfaction in life comes from being in the perfect will of God,
doing His work, living according to His choosing.
* But most of us are convinced
that only we know what we need in order to be fulfilled and happy.
* And, in most cases, what we believe is best for us actually would ruin us!
Never in the history of mankind has God taken anything from one of His children
without bringing in something better, more beautiful, more fulfilling.
God’s best is not something to fear; He not only knows what is best for you,
He wants you to have His best!
* If we truly believed this it would produce such rest, peace and joy in us! *We would
not grieve over letting go of things.
*We would know we’ve been set free from all bondage!
*We would say, “Lord, if You are taking this from me, it must mean You have
something much better for
me. So take it—You can have it!”
We need to rest in the loving hand of our Father! We need to come to
the point of trust where we say, “I have a loving Father who wants the very
best for me. He knows it all!”
How did Job finally come to a place of rest?
Job persuaded himself that God knew what He was doing and that everything was under
control!
Job said “But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I shall come forth as
gold” (Job 23:10).
Many Christians see God at work in their lives yet they still wonder, “What
if I blow it? What if I do something wrong and God gets angry or impatient with me?
Will all His promises fail me? Will I have to settle for something less than
His best?” No—never!
If your heart is right before God, if you keep returning to Him and seeking Him with all
your heart, nothing will change His plans for you!
It is impossible to appreciate any valley experience while we are in it. However, once we
have reached the top of the mountain, we are able to appreciate what terrain we have
passed through. We marvel at what we were able to walk through. The valley of the
shadow of death has yielded more than we ever thought possible. We are able to
appreciate the beauty of the experience and lay aside the sorrow and pain it may have
produced
Look around you, and see economies and governments beginning to crumble. Truly, the
signs of end-time events are all around you. Yet, this is not a time when you should be
afraid, but a time to rejoice that the day of redemption draws near. This is a time when
your hope will be realized in putting your trust in the Lord, and not in world systems.
Your faith is too precious to waste on man-made empires. Set your heart and faith on
things Eternal and not on the temporary.
Luke 21:28 “Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads,
because your redemption draws near.”
It’s only in GOD and his WORD that we find all the happiness that we need on this earth.
He never brakes you down but lifts you up, His word gives and rejuvenates lost hope and
energy.
By meditating on God’s word we find all reasons to rejoice thus happiness that never
ends, for you are not conformed to earthly ways.
Lord, Thank you for being my defender and I thank you Lord for being my provider. I
thank you Lord for fighting my battles. I thank you Lord for guiding my footsteps. Thank
you Lord for not allowing me to slip, I thank you for holding me up. You are so great and
so awesome and I love you Lord with all my heart. Draw me near Lord to you. I just
want to know you more. Keep my mind right Lord. I bless your holy name. In Jesus
name I pray. Amen