Peace in time of monsters by: Delawer-Omar
Advent Day 4: Thursday,
November 30, 2016
We
are in a time when there is daily exposure to wars, floods, fires and other
discouraging news. It is difficult not to become overwhelmed by the problems and
have concerns and a desire to change it.
The
good news is that we are now in the season of Advent. It is a time to focus on
Hope. I am thankful for this message and the encouragement it offers as it also
brings with it feelings of peace and comfort.
The theme of Psalm 124 is we are delivered from those who seek to
destroy us. Our faith teaches us we can turn to God in our time of need as He
is on the side of those who seek Him. With God there is always a way out as He
is the creator of heaven and earth. Another important message to reflect on is
from Isaiah 54:vs10. It states, “though the mountains be shaken and the hills
be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of
peace be removed,” says the Lord who has compassion on you.
Prayer:
God,
help us to remember this good news and the offering of hope during this Advent
season and be thankful for all we have.
Psalm
124
1If the Lord had
not been on our side-
let Israel say-
2if the Lord had
not been on our side
when men attacked us,
3when their anger
flared against us,
they would have swallowed us alive;
4the flood would
have engulfed us,
the torrent would have swept over us,
5the raging
waters
would have swept us way.
6Praise be to the
Lord,
who has not let us be torn by their
teeth.
7We have escaped
like a bird
out of the fowler’s snare;
the snare has been broken,
and we have escaped.
8Our help is in
the name of the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
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