Thought of the Week:
DISAPPOINTMENT
Ecclesiastes 3:4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; Life is not consistent. It is not smooth sailing all the time. If we never had rain the constant sunshine would turn the world into a dustbowl. Give and take. We cannot expect to always have blessings without having some trials. As a Christian, Jesus is my High Priest. I can talk to Him about anything.
Hebrews 4:14-16 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. 15For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. 16Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
When it seems, life is unfair we can talk to Jesus about it. We get discouraged. We get depressed. Sometimes our situation seems hopeless. But for the Christian there is always hope. We must determine in our heart to hold fast our profession. I purpose in my heart to serve Jesus even if He kills me. Job said, Job 13:15 Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.
Sometimes we may have to say, “Jesus, I love you. You saved me. You watch over me. You are preparing a place for me in Heaven. But Lord sometimes life is so unfair. Disappointment after disappointment. But in my heart, I know you are still in control. You may kill me, and surely someday you will, but in the meantime, I purpose in my heart to follow you and stay in close fellowship with you. I will maintain mine own ways before you. I will continue to read my Bible. I will continue to pray. I will be faithful to my church. I will use the Spiritual gifts you have given me to be a blessing to my church. I don’t appreciate the disappointments and heartaches, but I love you Supremely and I will not give Satan the victory.” Jesus in anguish cried: Matthew 27:46 … My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
We will never experience the disappointment and heart break Jesus experienced. God the Father will never turn His back on us. Hebrews 13:5 (KJV) for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. Expect disappointment. But also expect unexpected blessings. Both will come your way. Don’t get caught in the moment. Continue to trust and obey. For there’s no other way. To be happy in Jesus. But to trust and obey. www.heretheword.com
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