Yesterday our pastor came over to have a devotion with us. I always appreciate the time he takes to care for our souls and our faith. He could have talked with us about many things -- trust in God, don't be afraid, rely on Him -- and the list could go on and on. But instead he focused on a verse that he had just read from John.
Jesus had just been talking to the Jews who were claiming he was demon-possessed and a Samaritan, two horrible claims for Jews at this time. They didn't like that he was saying that if anyone keeps God's word they would never taste death. Abraham and the prophets died and they kept God's word, so how was this even possible.
Jesus answer told them that He knew God, for He is God. He told them He was around before Abraham was born.
So what does this mean for me and for you? It means that before we were even thought of, God was there. It means that before we were born, God was there. It means that before our major trials in life, He was there. And it means that during our major trials in life, He will continue to be there.
God is always with us. He doesn't change. Here's what it says in James.
Since God never changes, He will be there for all of us in the way He knows is best. He will do whatever He has to to keep us close to Him. We never have to worry about not being good enough for His grace, because Jesus took care of that for us. And since Jesus took care of our worst problem, He will take care of us in the way He knows is best, and nothing will ever sway Him from that.
There is so much unknown in our lives. There is much right now with the new chemo I am going to start. But through that all I will have peace, focusing on God, who is I AM.
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