First Words...2nd Thoughts

First Words of my day…

“The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.” (Psalm 103:8, NIV84)

He knows when we are weary. Does not grow impatient at our flesh. Ready to renew us every day.

Okay, yep I got that, Lord.

BUT THEN these Words…

 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33, NIV84)

“For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” (Isaiah 41:13, NIV84)

Here’s the problem…in the above 2 verses we often put the emphasis on the wrong place. The fact that WE have problems or trouble…and that WE have fears and need help.

Really THAT’S NOT THE POINT AT ALL…for when WE put the emphasis there, WE never really let go, or allow our worries to flee, or put our hope anywhere else other than ourselves. 

So perhaps the Master intended His words this way…

““I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”” (John 16:33, NIV84)

“For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” (Isaiah 41:13, NIV84)

Peace in Him?

Help from Him?
What could be better?!