SURVIVE

Today we are living in the midst of chaos.  People are losing their jobs, businesses and homes.  There have been hurricanes that have destroyed homes, towns and caused many to be homeless.  Many are living in fear because they do not know how they are going to make it.  The gas prices are sky high and the price of food has gone up tremendously.  But, in all of this we will survive because the Lord tells us in His word that, “We can do all things through Christ which strengthens us” (Philippians 4:13).  He is always with us and promises that He will never leave us nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5).  You have never seen the righteous forsaken or begging for bread (Psalm 37:25).  We are more than conquerors through Christ Jesus (Romans 8:37).  Thank God that we serve a God who is faithful and in control.  As God’s children we are survivors no matter what we are experiencing we can walk in the peace that surpasses all understanding.  Many are living in fear today, but God’s word states that He has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and love and of a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7).  That fear hath torment (1 John 4:18).  Let us look at the example of the Israelites when they came forth out of Egypt.  They walked in the wilderness for 40 years moaning and complaining and yet God sent them manna each day to eat, provided quail and provided the spring where they were to get water.  Their shoes never wore out and their clothes survived for 40 years.  When they tried to keep the manna for the next day it became a stench in their nostrils.  God was allowing them to go through the wilderness to teach them to rely upon Him for all of their needs.  In these times, our survivor instincts must be totally surrendered unto the Lord and depending upon Him for all of our needs.  He is our only source in the time, which we live.  Thank God that He is our Provider, our Protector and our Comforter.  Remember, we are only passing through our home is in heaven, this world has nothing to offer us.  My surviving depends upon my faith and trust in the Lord and knowing He is faithful.