Oh Friends, is that ever so true! And Bruh David is a cardinal example of it. He knew the law, found pleasure in it and consequently reaped the rewards of peace and rest from fear, that abiding by it brings. We all are human and therefore liable to stumble at times, but never fall. And it seems the enemy’s trying to make me fall, for I’ve been losing the internet connection and having problems with it all evening, and talking to the techs in India doesn’t seem to help either. No wonder the country’s losing it’s technical advantage, even tech support has been outsourced, all in the name of profits. But Friends, once we have the Lord’s Word in our hearts, and valiantly try to live by it, as I’m doing now, our fears will dissipate like a breath of smoke on a gust of wind. Just hope that it’s my fears that dissipate and not the Scrip-Bit. (smile) But that’s the purpose, the beauty of the Word; it strengthens us and gives us peace of mind that enables us to carry on in faith, in spite of any obstacles in our way. Solomon exhorts us to obedience this way. ‘My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.’ (Provs.3:1-2) Oh Friends, that’s such a marvellous promise! If we’re obedient to the Lord’s dictates, it will bring us peace and longevity. It stands to reason. Just living decently creates less worry and fuss and bother in your lives, consequently less stress, today’s giant killer, giving you better odds for a longer life. Now imagine if you add belief and faith in the Most High God, Jehovah to that. Wow! Your peace level and life line will increase even more. The prophet Isaiah says; ‘Thou will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee; because he trusteth in thee.’ (Is.26:3) Yes Friends, it begins with trust and and faithfulness in The Lord, which then leads us to peace of mind. There’s no chicken or egg confusion here. Belief and trust must first be present in our hearts, before we find peace of mind. Isaiah also states: ‘And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance for ever.’ (Is.32:17) Ah people, that’s exactly what we need in these perilous and troubled times, with our world crazily crumbling around us, through natural disasters, fraud, economic downturn, immorality and all the evil works of the enemy, including decreased belief and trust in God. Oh Friends, we don’t need less God now, but more, MUCH MORE! When surrounded by fear, uncertainty and confusion, like now, it’s imperative we move towards God, not away from Him. Please people, don’t let the enemy tempt you into doing the wrong thing, moving the foolish way, for when the chips are down, there’s only one Being in this universe who can definitely help us, who can keep us upright, and that’s the one who created it: the Most High God Jehovah; the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Friends, in wisdom, and in the search for world peace and peace of mind, let’s stay with, return to, or come anew to Him. He’s our ONLY HOPE! Much LOVE!…sorrowful times…they call for a…merciful, reliable God…
P.S: The enemy didn’t beat me though. I called India and went through the same rigmarole again. At least now I’m not losing the signal, and I can finally send the Bit. And Friends, you’d be proud of me; I never lost my cool. I was nice and polite to the lady who dealt me me. (smile) Praise His Name! Much LOVE!