When perplexities arise, and difficulties confront you, look not for help to humanity. Trust all with God. Christ has said, “What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.” Mark 11:24.
In the time of trial just before us, God’s pledge of security will be placed upon those who have kept the word of His patience. If you have complied with the conditions of God’s Word, Christ will be to you a refuge from the storm. He will say to His faithful ones, “Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee; hide thyself as it were for a little moment until the indignation be overpast.” [Isaiah 26:20.]
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand” (Isa. 41:10, NKJV). In the words of Paul, “We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed” (2 Cor. 4:8, 9). It is a situation that has struck but not destroyed us.
We are facing struggles and difficult trials, and more challenging situations will come, but Jesus is alive. He is our refuge and strength, and even if we go through the valley of the shadow of death, we should not be afraid, because His staff and rod will comfort us (Ps. 23). Our final victory is from the Lord; let us trust in Him.
Last modified: March 3, 2024
