Tag: rescue
The psalmist points out the ongoing faithfulness and affection of our God. I think about the Israelites and the way we know God blew apart the waters on their behalf, but I also recall that God ‘remembered’ Noah and his family in the flood. Additionally, He ‘remembered’ Joseph in prison. Not that our heavenly Father ever misplaces us or goes on without us, but it seems at the appointed time, He remembers. He steps in and miracles happen.
The Word reminds us that gratitude is a sacrifice; some sort of slaughter is involved.
“Don’t despair. Your God is present among you, a strong Warrior there to save you. Happy to have you back, He’ll calm you with His love and delight you with His songs.” (Zephaniah 3:16-17 MSG) Parts of the Bible can read like a self-help book…
“Awake now, He told the wind to pipe down and said to the sea, “Quiet, settle down!” The wind ran out of breath, the sea became as smooth as glass.” (Mark 4:39 MSG) My daily reading from John Eldredge points out how this story always…