Today we are in the middle.
Do you ever feel – in the middle? Having experienced tragedy or loss, but still waiting for the future hope and peace that is promised? We must wait, but not as those with no hope. It was while Jesus was waiting that He set the captives free.
When I was in Israel, one of the most powerful moments for me was at the Garden Tomb. I entered the empty tomb, and after my eyes adjusted to the darkness saw the white garments folded on the stone bench. When I turned to exit the tomb and enter the light, there was a sign that read:
Seeing those words in that place was a powerful reminder that He has risen – JUST AS HE SAID! What else did He say?
We have been healed:
“He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.”-1 Peter 2:24
We have a future:
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11
So we must:
“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.” – Titus 1:2
“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” Hebrews 12:2-3
Today, while still in the middle, this is my prayer for you:
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” – Romans 15:13
May you have a most blessed Resurrection Day! May you rejoice with Him who rose from the dead to give you eternal life, who endured the darkness to bring us with Him into the light. And may you be preparing for the ultimate feast, worship and garments yet to come!!
Thanks for sharing this inspiring
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Val,
I look forward to reading your testimony.
Thanks for your encouraging comments.
Many blessings,
Susan
HALLELUJAH AMEN!!!
P.S. Thanks for sharing this inspiring and encouraging message my mom and I really enjoy reading your devotionals via email. I almost forgot to mention that my mom and I went to (The Holy Land Experience) in Orlando Florida where we were able to see what it was like and we also went into the empty tomb. My mom is praying that we will be able to go to the REAL Holy Land to visit the places that Jesus walked.
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Dear Susan,
This is Val from the Harvest Christian Followship Women's Seminar. Thank you so much for allowing God to use you to share His Word on the World Wide Web. The Lord has blessed me with being an Online Missionary at a group called Read the Bible and I'm so honored that He wanted to bless me with sharing His Word via the internet also. I will send you my testimony of how I became an Online Missionary.