"The Lord himself goes
before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not
be afraid; do not be discouraged” (Deuteronomy 31:8)
“The Lord himself goes
before you!” What a powerful declaration! Not just the Lord goes before you, but
the Lord himself! The use of the word “himself” following “Lord” denotes
absolute promise of the statement. El Shaddai himself, the Lord God Almighty,
goes before you every day. He constantly remains with you throughout the day and
night. He does not leave you deserted or alone. There is no greater Warrior,
Shepherd, Provider, Friend, and Savior. He is Emanuel; He is constantly with
you. He is the Lord who yearns for your love and surrendered heart, and when He
is owns your heart, He becomes all that you need for this journey of life.
If He is Lord of your life, then why are you afraid and why are
you discouraged? Perhaps your heart has been ripped into shreds or you have
forgotten how to reach for His comfort and strength. Perhaps feelings of fear
have claimed your mind and heart instead of faith in knowing that the Lord God
Almighty himself is with you. No matter how rejected or betrayed or alone you
may feel, there is this truth of His absolute presence and abiding love. He
never betrays or rejects. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. There is
no change in His constant and consistent commitment to you. If you will
constantly and consistently seek Him, you will understand the depth of His love
and commitment to you. You will know He is with you whatever comes your
way.
“Nothing is for sure,
Lord” you declare, “and nothing is for keeps. All I know is that your love will
live eternally. I will my find way, and I will find my peace knowing you will
meet my every need. So my life is in your hands, and my heart is in your
keeping. I'm never without hope as long as my future is with you. My life is in
your hands, and though I may not see clearly, I will lift my voice and sing.
Your love does amazing things. Lord, I know my life is in your hands” (from “My
Life is in Your Hands/ Kathy Trocolli).
There is no greater peace than knowing that your life is in His
hands.
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