Happy Independence Day!
If you were in church on Sunday, you heard that I have the privilege of speaking this Sunday, which is July 4th. The title of my “sermon” is “Keeping America Great.” We are going to talk about what we as Christians can do to help keep our wonderful country the America we know and love. I have been terribly discouraged by the direction we seem to be headed in. I refuse to watch the news because it puts me in such a sad state.
Well, this morning I got up and read my devotion and lo and behold it really spoke to me and affirmed the message I have prepared for Sunday.
“Trust ME and do not be afraid. Do not be frightened by world events or news reports. These reports are biased; presented as if I do not exist. News clips show tiny bits of world events from which the most important factor has been carefully removed: MY Presence in the world. As journalists sift through massive amounts of information, they strain out everything about Me and what I am accomplishing on earth.
Whenever your world is feeling like a scary place, turn to Me and encourage yourself in My Presence. Follow the example of David, who strengthened himself in the Lord when his men were threatening to stone him. You also can find courage through remembering who I am. Ponder My awesome Glory and Power; delight in My unfailing Love. Rejoice that you are on an adventurous journey with Me and your ultimate destination is heaven. As you keep focusing on Me and enjoying the rich relationship I offer you, fear will subside and Joy will rise up within you. Trust in Me wholeheartedly, beloved, for I am your Strength and your Song.”
See why I had to share this with you?
Isaiah 12:2 says:
“Surely God is my salvation;
I will trust and not be afraid.
The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense;
He has become my salvation.”
So do not be afraid and
Shine, Shine, Shine!
Tina