Shalom Dear Brothers and Sisters My Comforter
There were so many of those types versus in the Psalms that would comfort us through those days. Truly the Lord was our strength then and now! Though we walked through the valley of the shadow of death we feared no evil, Psalm 23:4. Since those first days there have been many times I've had to spend months and weeks in the hospital. The one thing I would always take with me is the Word of God my Bible. When I had to go to a hospital 2 1/2 hours away from my home town and Myles could not be there by my side every day it was difficult. I found my strength in the Lord then! Even though I could not turn the pages I would get the nurses to tuck my Bible under my arm close to my heart. I had read my Bible from Genesis to Revelation prior to my stroke so I knew the Word of God! It was my comfort in my strength the Lord would remind me of passages and different stories in His Word. Men of old who went through all sorts of trials and tribulations only to come out stronger on the other side! When things happen to us we have one who is closer than a brother, Proverbs 18:24. During the day the staff would set my Bible up for me and I would read, some times staying on that page for many hours. The staff was busy they didn't have time to come and turn my pages I didn't care. When this first happened the Lord and I discussed it one night. I was not happy this was not in the plans! The Lord asked me in that still gentle voice, did you surrender your life to me? I said yes I did Lord, He said then am I not free to do with you as I wish? I paused for a long time. Once again I heard that still small voice say to me, can you trust me? As I lay there completely unable to move my Bible tucked under my arm, I replied with tears streaming down my face, oh yes Lord! I cannot do this without You! Such a warmth and love came over me an embrace I'll never forget! My comforter! Over the years there have been many times when I have needed that comfort. Even at home when I needed strength and I couldn't see to read the Word because my tears were so many I would have Myles tuck my Bible under my arm close to my heart. He would get his guitar and sing praise songs until I drifted off to sleep. I am well blessed the Lord knew every need I had and he provided in advance! He has never left me nor forsaken me, Hebrews 13:5. This
is why it is so important that we spend some time every day in the
Word of God and in Thanksgiving and praise in the secret place! So
that when various trials and tribulations come our way we will be able
to stand strong in the face of our adversary! Also we will be a witness and a light
to those around us! No
matter what is happening around us we can still say, "I will love
You, oh Lord, my Strength"!
B'Shem Yeshua Hamashiach, Amen In His Love, Theresa
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