I think somewhere in the last year I may have already introduced to you this little book called, JESUS CALLING. If not, I shall introduce it today. Written by Sara Young, the book is written as if Jesus is speaking to the reader at that moment. I have found it teaching me, and hope, as it is used here once and awhile, you will find it a teaching tool as well. Today's message, April 17th, is as follows: ( But remember, it is Jesus speaking!)
"I am training you in Steadiness. Too many things interrupt your awareness of Me. I know that you live in a world of sight and sound, but you must not be a slave to those stimuli. Awareness can continue in all circumstances, no matter what happens. This is the steadiness I desire for you.
Don't let unexpected events throw you off course. Rather, respond calmly and confidently, remembering that I am with you. As soon as something grabs your attention, talk with Me about it. Thus I share your joys and your problems I help you cope with whatever is before you. This is how I live in you and work through you. This is the way of Peace."
Then, the author tells us from which scripture these words come. Psalm 112:7 and Isaiah 41:10,NKIV
Now, it's me talking. First, I admit, that I need this training. Our children are now grown and living elsewhere. But one telephone call from any one of them, or the church, or my sisters, or Jerry's sister or even the neighbor upstairs might sound the alarm for neediness or whatever else might tip me away from my goal of being aware--in all ways-- of the Lord and of my Peace.
Usually, action may be taken, or a prayer for returning to my peaceful place, and I'm good to go as God directs, for that is where Peace ultimately comes. Where God is activated, that is where my Peace is. I see Him in the quiet hours. I see Him in the friendliness to and of a neighbor. I see Him in a phone call, and in writing words of faith. I see Him in our dog, Max's, delight on his walk. I know Him when I plan our meal for our dinner, and even when I look in the mirror and smile, no longer seeing the young-looking face I used to have. Even then! Good friends are few as we grow older, and they are pure blessings! But most of all, I know where God is all the time, because He lives within us...within me... and you.
Yes, you. Even if you don't know anything about Him at all or have never acknowledged Him, He is in you. Yes. He is in you. And now you know. And because you now believe He is there, re-introduce yourself to Him, and become His friend. He is waiting for you, just as He waited for me.
And may God find you in Peace.
Jo INMN
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