Saturday Scripture Gold with Bibi: Be Patient, God Has it All Under Control!

A woman, after suffering many losses, went to a great doctor for sympathy. After being in his study for some time, she suddenly exclaimed, "I've got it! I've got it!"

The surprised doctor immediately asked what she had got. Instead of answering directly she pointed to a text over the mantelpiece, on which were the words "THOU REMAINEST," and said, "I see now that no matter how much I lose, God remains, and He is all I need."   -Gospel Gleaners

There are always those times when it seems that Satan is getting the best of us. Sometimes it’s a little hard to maintain your faith and trust in God when everything is going against us, and we are in the middle of one of the greatest battles of our life.

But, it is in those times that we need the Lord more than ever. It is in those times that our faith, and trust in God is really put to the test. This is where the rubber meets the road, so to speak, in our walk with the Lord.

It is easy to live for God and trust in Him when all is going well. It is not so easy to do so when the weight of the whole world is upon our shoulders. Too many Christians bail out on God as soon as the storms get rough.

If your life is in the middle of turmoil, and the waves of temptation are about to swamp you, look up and put your trust in God. For that is the moment that He is really putting your faith to the test; to see if you will pass or fail. That is the moment when your trust is built. That is the moment that your relationship with God will really show its true depth.

Without God’s loving correction, and faithful discipline, we would never develop spiritual strength and endurance. If the Lord didn't permit threatening conditions to come into our lives, we’d soon succumb to feelings of self-sufficiency and overconfidence.

We must not forget that God has promised us that we would never be tempted above what we are able to bear. But with every temptation, every trial, every test, every trouble, He will make a way for us to escape and win the victory. (1 Corinthians 10:13)

Nor did God ever promise that we wouldn't have hard times. He never promised that we would sail through life without troubles. What He did promise is that He will never leave us nor forsake us. He promised that He would supply our every need. He promised in Psalms 55:22, "Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved."

The longer I live, the more I realize that everything is in God’s hands. When I was younger I was more inclined to solve everything with my own ability. Now, after many years of trials, tests and troubles, I am just beginning to get a real glimpse of what living by faith really means.

Faith says that everything will work out, when it seems that everything is crumbling around me. Faith says that my bills will be paid, when I can’t see how they will in the natural sense. Faith says that God will take care of me, and that I must force myself to stop being overly concerned with the future. Faith says that I know, that somehow, God will work it all out. And that when He does, I will be so greatly blessed for having faced all that is happening right now.

If you are facing great trials and tests right now, then lift up your head. Look to Jesus because your answer is already on the way. Don’t allow Satan to destroy your victory. Don’t allow him to convince you that all is lost. Don’t listen to his deceiving, lying voice. Listen to voice of the Lord and the Word of God and lift up your head for your redemption is closer than you think.

Wait upon the Lord. Put your faith and trust in Him and He will let your spirit soar above this world. He will lift your spirit upon eagle’s wings, and you will be strengthened for the journey ahead. Only by patient waiting, placing your whole-hearted faith in Jesus, and trusting in Him totally, will you have your strength renewed.

God has it all under control. If you are a Child of the Most High God, then look up; for your Father sees your need and your answer is already on the way! 

Scripture: Romans 10:17; Hebrews 11:6; Mark 11:22-24; Matthew 21:22;  Ephesians 2:8; Luke 1:37

Now, let's pray...

O Father, give us the humility which realizes its ignorance, admits its mistakes, recognizes its need, welcomes advice, accepts rebuke. Help us always to praise rather than to criticize, to sympathize rather than to discourage, to build rather than to destroy, and to think of people at their best rather than at their worst. This we ask for in thy name's sake. Amen

Until next time...

Have a blessed week!

Bibi