Healing Close-by

What if your most trusted advisor was also right next to you? You could ask for advice at any time and they could provide timely counsel. What if your doctor stayed by your side constantly? Any time you felt pain or even slightly ill, you could ask the doctor for help. Unfortunately, these systems and processes do not work this way. We have to schedule appointments with advisors and physicians when they have an opening, not just when we need them.

Psalm 34:18 says, “The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” One of the most amazing attributes of Almighty God for me is the fact that He chooses to be near to me. Once our pride and stubbornness is humbled, He chooses to heal our broken hearts and revive our crushed spirits with His kind touch.

Protection of Everything Dear to Us

I worked at a bank for over 20 years, so I have seen many bank vaults. The walls are thick and the opening mechanism is complicated. Entry is granted only to authorized personnel. These designs are intended to keep the valuables safe and secure from attack or theft. Individuals do their best to safeguard their valuables with things like personal safes, tornado shelters, locks, and gates.

Proverbs 18:10 says, “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.” It is God’s perfections of faithfulness, power, mercy, and wisdom that we must rely upon for security. We run to Him for protection from evil and a secure relationship with Him.

Reading the Right Mystery

Some people like to read mystery novels or watch mystery films. They like to try to analyze the circumstances and discover the answers. It is satisfying to gain understanding through analysis and revelation. Life is a mystery. We cannot gain understanding unless we are analyzing the correct data and receiving the right revelation.

Ephesians 1:9-10 says, “making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.” By studying God’s Word and looking carefully at the person of Jesus Christ, we receive understanding regarding God’s will and His purpose, and therefore, life’s meaning.

Joy in Work

What kind of work brings you joy. Perhaps, you enjoy working with your hands. Maybe, you are aware creative person who likes to develop beautiful works of art. We find joy in the things that matter to us and the things that we remember brought joy to us in the past.

Isaiah 64:5 says, “You meet him who joyfully works righteousness, those who remember you in your ways.” We can walk in righteousness and do so joyfully, because our God faithfully walks with us and we remember all that He has done for us.