God Will Come

"Strengthen the feeble hands,
   steady the knees that give way;  
say to those with fearful hearts,
   “Be strong, do not fear;
your God will come,
   he will come with vengeance;
with divine retribution
   he will come to save you."
Isaiah 35:3&4

When life is difficult, we sometimes lose strength. There are good times and tough times, and within both, there are challenges that cause us to lose our strength. Isn't it ironic that when times are good; when finances are going well, relationships are good, and health is perfect, we may struggle more in our spiritual lives. But when times seem bad; when we are poor, struggling with health issues, and under tremendous stress, God brings extreme growth? We long for the good times, but we judge those by our physical circumstances, not our spiritual life. God is concerned about both. He wants to see us grow spiritually, but he also wants us to prosper physically.
    Whether you are doing well in your physical life or not. Whether you are growing spiritually or seem flat. Whether it seems like God is speaking daily or not, I want to bring you a word of encouragement. If you are weakened in spirit, soul, or body. If you feel weak in every area of your life, God wants to bring strength to you. He wants to give you everything you need to get you through the situation you face. There is a new day dawning. It is one in which the presence of the Lord is so real you can see and hear him, touch and experience him. He will give you strength to get through the tough times of life, and he wants you to know that he is coming to save you. He is coming to deliver you and lead you into the new landscape of your life.
    God said this many times in his Word: "Do not fear." This is key. If you are struggling with fear, you must overcome it. The tool of the enemy is fear. He wants to keep you living in such fear that you are afraid to move, afraid to get closer to God. Don't give in! the key to overcoming fear is to be strong in the Lord. Remember, "Perfect love casts out fear" and God's love for you is absolutely perfect. Therefore, there is no fear when we are living within the love of God. This one thing will deliver you from fear and give you courage to move ahead, into the life that God has in store.
    God is coming to save you. He is coming with a vengeance. As much as you long to move out of the difficulties you face and into the new life God has for you, he wants it even more. His plan for you has always been to give you great things. He wants to carry you through the tough times, and release you into the blessing he has prepared. Thank God for the strength he gives, but look forward with anticipation to the day of your deliverance. God is coming to save you. I know it is true. No matter how hopeless it may look now, he has overcome the world. I tell you this with all assurance: God will come! Look forward to it with hope. You will be set free to experience even greater life in Jesus.