Message from Scripture: 6/29/2021

Today, our message from Scripture comes from Rom. 12:15. “Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.”

I received word yesterday of a good preacher friend who is in Good Shepherd ICU with COVID pneumonia. Of course, my first thoughts raced back to what Karen faced when she was there for the same problem. That quickly faded as I knew of what he was struggling to overcome, and of his dear wife, who along with her family are dealing with it as well in recovering from COVID themselves, along with the emotions she is going through. My prayers are for everyone in her family, that they might all get well and return to their normal lives again. I was so gladdened in heart to know he was going to be able to be moved to a more "regular" room, and that all the family is making slow, but sure, progress.

COVID is still a “thing” people have to deal with, but there are so many other issues people have to deal with as well. There are health issues besides COVID. There are emotions that seem overwhelming to people who are struggling with them, no matter the cause from which they come. There are relational issues, fears, temptations, and a host of other problems we all must face as we go through life. Satan tosses everything against us he can to discourage us and to bring us to our knees in despair. While we’re on our knees, it’s a good place in humility to pray to God for His help and strength, for healing, for courage, for wisdom, for understanding, for His blessings. If nothing else, every hardship we face reminds both of how wicked Satan is, as well as how good God is to offer us all His blessings through Christ.

We all have matters, issues, and questions, to face. Some are minor, while others bring us to the very core of who we are, shaking us and trying to break our faith. Don’t let go of God and His Son. Know He has a perfect purpose in mind in it all, and that no matter the disappoints of today, there is something so much better waiting for us later. Let’s go out to serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, even in our doubts and fears, knowing He will help us through them all. God bless.

Robert