God is our protection and our strength. He always helps in times of trouble. So we will not be afraid even if the earth shakes, or the mountains fall into the sea, even if the oceans roar and foam, or the mountains shake at the raging sea. Selah – Psalm 46:1-3 (NCV)
Do you believe God is your protection and strength? How have you witnessed God help in times of trouble? Who have you seen God help in their times of trouble? Can you hold on just a little while longer?
The following story is found at: http://www.rogerknapp.com/inspire/burninghut.htm
The only survivor of a shipwreck washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the elements, and to store his few possessions. But then one day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened; everything was lost. He was stung with grief and anger. "God, how could you do this to me!" he cried.
Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him. "How did you know I was here?" asked the weary man of his rescuers. "We saw your smoke signal," they replied.
I do not know about you, but often times it was only in hindsight I discovered how God was working, and God is always at work! No matter the troubles in our lives, God is our protection and our strength. An old African-American spiritual says it best, “Hold on just a little while longer. Hold on just a little while longer. Hold on just a little while longer, ‘cause everything is going to be alright.” So no matter what we are going through, we must not forget that there is nothing that is not temporary for God. With such faith let us hold on a little while longer because our protection and strength, our God is at work. And God is good all of the time!
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With hope and joy,
Garrett
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With this weeks sermon it leads me to ponder the wisdom of allowing Garrett entrance into the kitchen on Wednesday nights before supper! I would encourage kind words from all!
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