By: Cindy Stepanek
God’s Instructions
Can you imagine how overwhelming it would be to rebuild the temple? There was only a “remnant” of faithful people left. Their resources were extremely limited and not readily available like they were when Solomon built the temple. I have never been asked to rebuild a temple. I don’t have a clue where to start. I have been faced with seasons of my life when the obstacles appeared so tremendous that it felt like I was rebuilding my own temple. In those seasons I couldn’t see that I would ever move through to the other side.
In the middle of the confusion and discouragement God tells them, “Be strong and work for I am with you.” At first glance I thought, “How nice, God encouraged them.” I thought about when I am in an overwhelming situation; I struggle seeing and hearing God. As I read the words over and over I realized they are not just words of encouragement but they are words of instruction. He instructs us how to get through this situation. God doesn’t say, “Be weak and take a siesta.” He tells us, “Be strong and work.” He promises us that while we are being strong and working, He will be with us.
My One
I cannot be afraid of a God that doesn’t leave me in the pit. He instructs me how to get through and is with me.
Share why you are not afraid of God.
My Five
I am thankful for the gluten free cookies Cassie gave me for Mother’s Day.
I am thankful for dinner with my husband.
I am thankful I was able to spend the afternoon with my grandson.
I am thankful for coffee with my friend Mary.
I am thankful for ice tea.
What are five things you are thankful for?
Dear Lord,
Thank you, for giving me a way through my overwhelming situations. Thank you for being with me, and not leaving me. Help me to see and hear you when I am in those seasons of my life. Love me.