There are five words that I believe will revolutionize your life and mine if they become an indwelling truth anchoring deep into our heart.
The Lord is with you.
This is a truth Mary, the mother of Jesus, knew when against all reason and logic, she was told she was pregnant with the Son of God. She was a teenager. She wasn’t married. She lived in a society where her outward circumstances would have caused a scandal, shunning, and possibly even death by stoning. Yet, she was brave. How? How does a teenage girl face such adversity? How was she brave?
“The angel went to her [Mary] and said, ‘Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.’” Luke 1:28
Throughout the Bible we find these words. They are spoken by prophets, angels, and even the Lord Himself to encourage His people to fulfill His plan and purpose in their lives.
“Nathan replied to the king, ‘Whatever you have in mind, go ahead and do it, for the Lord is with you.’” 2 Samuel 7:3
“When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, ‘The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.’” Judges 6:12
“As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them.” Joshua 1:5-6
If God is for us, who can be against us (Romans 8:31).
Is there something the Lord is asking you to do that scares the begeebies out of you? Perhaps it is to step out into His calling this year. Or go deeper in healing. Or confront that person in love whom you have been avoiding. Or reach out to the neighbor down the street.
Each one of our assignments looks different. Seek the Lord and ask Him what He would have you do. If it scares you, it is probably the Lord. When you step out when afraid the most amazing thing happens, fear loses and courage wins.
The Lord is with you. He won’t leave you nor forsake you. He will be right there with you. Knowing this truth is the secret to being brave. I need this truth. Let’s pray for this truth to soak into our souls and become solidified in the center of our core identity.
Father, thank you that You make us brave. Lord, thank you for Your truth that You never leave us nor forsake us. Lord, help us grasp a knowing that You are with us, that You are for us. And in that knowing, may we step out courageously into the great unknown and into our calling, to fulfill Your plan and purpose. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Hello Sue Malitor. I am so glad and feel honored and privileged to know and get connected with you as a women of God. I am a Pastor from Mumbai, India and love to get connected with the people of God around the world to be encouraged, strengthen and praying for one another. I have been in the Pastoral ministry for last 36 yrs in this great city of Mumbai a city with a great contrast where richest of rich and the poorest of poor live. We reach out to the poorest of poor with the love of Christ to bring healing to the broken hearted. We also encourage young and the adults fr om the west to come to Mumbai to work with us during their vacation time. We would love ot have you come to MUMBAI to work with us during your vacation time. I am sure the Lord will give a rewarding time while spending time with the women in the church, equipping, encouraging and strengthening them in the faith. Looking forward to hear from you very soon. God's richest blessings on you, your family and friends. My email id is: dhwankhede(at)gmail(dot)com and my name is Diwakar Wankhede. Wishing you also a blessed and a Christ centered New year.
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