“In the world, you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33
Here is the little poem that went along with the above verse on the Promise card:
“God understands your weakness, He knows the tempter’s power; and He will walk beside you, however dark the hour!” – Unknown
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I’ve heard this verse quoted since I was a little kid, and since becoming an adult, I have experienced it…literally; so I should not only know it’s words…but I should at this point in my life realize the truth…the power, in this verse!
Yet, here I am again, going through some stuff; and while my boat is hurled about upon the waters of life’s troubled sea, I find myself doubting – once again. When you’re in a storm, holding on for dear life, it’s difficult to “be of good cheer.”
But…the only way to have peace…to stay comforted in times of trouble, is to KNOW who the Captain of your boat is. To realize He is guiding your ship. To remember He walked on water! To be certain that He commands the winds and waves…He calms the storm!
If you KNOW Jesus as your Lord and Savior, yet you find yourself worried, fearful of the outcome regarding a certain situation- remind yourself WHO pilots your boat…WHO has His hands on the wheel…WHO is at the helm and in control. It’s JESUS! And like the song says,
” There are some promises in a letter
Written a long, long time ago
They’re not getting older,
They’re getting better
Because He still wants us to know
He didn’t bring us this far, to leave us
He didn’t teach us to swim, to let us drown
He didn’t build his home in us, to move away
He didn’t lift us up, to let us down
He didn’t lift us up, to let us down
Never use the word defeat
Claim His promises, every one of them
Every spoken word He’ll hear
Because we’re everything to Him!”
It is unclear who wrote this song, but it is believed to be a Tim Shephard song. It has been performed by many artists, including the Imperials
Whoever wrote it, or has sung it in the past, we must remember the words, and take them to heart!
GOD IS IN CONTROL…so let go of the wheel, raise your hands in Praise…and trust the Master to safely guide you through your storm!
Anita
The Gathering Journal 