Category: Encouragement

Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him.
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭26:27‬

Solomon, in all his wisdom, shares in this verse about the truth of God. God will not allow a wicked and evil act to go unpunished. There are many examples in the Bible where people tried to do wicked things to God’s people but they didn’t get away with it. 

Pharaoh wouldn’t let the Israelites out of slavery, but God did. Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers, but God used him in a powerful way to save the nation. The Jews crucified Jesus, but He is alive!

The lesson of this proverb is to trust God to protect you and let Him punish your enemies. “Vengeance is mine,” says the Lord. (Romans 12:19) 

Even if your enemies strategically try to attack you, God knows what they are doing and He will take care of you. 

Pray

Lord, keep me safe from my enemies. Thank you for putting a hedge of protection around me. Fight my battles and give me peace that passes all understanding. In Jesus’ name, amen.

And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me;“
‭‭Acts‬ ‭1‬:‭4‬

No one likes to wait. Especially for something great and wonderful. We want what we want, right now.  And sometimes we jump ahead and force things to happen on our timing. Waiting on the Lord and His promises is not a simple task to do.

Jesus instructed His disciples to stay in Jerusalem and wait for the Holy Spirit to come to them.  That’s all the details that they were given.  They didn’t know how long they would have to wait.  They didn’t even know what to expect. But what we see them doing is great.  They were together in the upper room praying and seeking the direction of God.  

The disciples were spending time together preparing for the next big thing to happen.  They were eagerly awaiting the presence and power of God to come down.  The next important thing was to replace Judas with Matthias. They were focussed on the things of the Lord.

What do you do when you are in a time of waiting?  It is important to focus on the things of God and never jump ahead of God’s timing.  Waiting is sometimes referred to as suffering, but the suffering is part of our character building.  

Patiently waiting on the Lord requires self-control and wisdom.  The reward is worth the wait.  When you are in a waiting period of your life consumeyourself in the Word of God, surround yourself with godly people, and focus on doing the Lord’s work.

Pray

Lord, help me to wait for Your direction. Give me wisdom and courage to wait for You to instruct me and guide me. I will patiently wait on You. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever.
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭125‬:‭1‬

Imagine the majestic Mount Zion, standing firm and unshaken through the ages. The psalmist draws a parallel between this unmovable mountain and the unwavering trust we can have in the Lord. When we place our trust in God, we become rooted in His unchanging character and steadfast love. Just as Mount Zion remains a symbol of strength and endurance, so does our faith when it is anchored in the Lord.

Life often brings challenges that may threaten to shake us to our core. However, when we build our foundation on trust in God, we find a stability that surpasses our circumstances. The storms may rage, circumstances may shift, but the one who trusts in the Lord is securely held by God.

Trusting in the Lord is an intentional choice to rely on His promises, goodness, and faithfulness. Our trust becomes an anchor that keeps us grounded, even when the world around us seems to be in chaos.

Take a moment to reaffirm your trust in the Lord. In prayer, surrender your worries, uncertainties, and fears to Him. Allow His peace to flood your heart, knowing that you are held securely in the arms of the One who abides forever. As you trust in the Lord, may you experience the unshakable peace that surpasses all understanding.

Pray

Lord, today I choose to trust in You. In moments of doubt and fear, remind me that You are my refuge and fortress. Help me to surrender my anxieties and uncertainties at Your feet, knowing that Your love is a strong and secure foundation for my life. In Jesus’ name, amen.