Word for the day "The Lord doesn't forget about you"
Genesis 8:1 (NKJV) Then God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the animals that were with him in the ark. And God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the waters subsided.When we talk about Noah’s life, we tend to focus on the ark. But let’s turn our attention to Noah’s spiritual life for a moment. It probably had gotten pretty old for Noah, his wife, his children, and all those animals inside the ark. The sea can be a lonely place, and they had been inside the ark for approximately a year. We can at times feel the Lord has forgotten us; do you feel at this point in your life that God has forgotten you?I wonder if Noah ever doubted during that time: Was this a good idea? Is this really what I should have done? He hadn’t heard anything from the Lord. Did he wonder whether God had really spoken to him?But I love how (Genesis 8) begins: “Then God remembered Noah” This isn’t implying that God had forgotten about him. Rather, it is using our language to help us get a picture of God. The Lord didn’t forget about Noah, and the Lord doesn’t forget about us, either. Let me pause here and assure you, the Lord has not forgotten about you my sister and brother!Sometimes the Lord works in a dramatic way in our lives. And sometimes months or years go by, and nothing dramatic happens. You are just living the Christian life by faith. You wonder, Is God even paying attention anymore? The Lord always pays attention, and you know what? You just need to do the last thing God told you to do and be faithful there.Point to ponder: God always finishes what He starts. That is why the Lord is called the author and finisher of our faith. (Philippians 1:6) says, “Being confident of this. Our Lord who began a good work in you will carry it to completion unto the day of Jesus Christ.”You just hold your course. Maybe you have felt a call to ministry, and there hasn’t been a lot of fruit in your ministry. Or even a career change, maybe a family change, possibly a health change, just hold your course. Just carry on, and keep doing what God has told you to do. Our Leadership team is especially thankful for those of you who provided financial donations and support in the month of May 2017 by partnering with us in efforts to advance the kingdom of God in this 21st century season: Special thanks to Mr. William Wilson, Ms. Annette Straker, Mr. David Straker, and Ms. Gertrude Scott. Why don't you take the opportunity to write us on our blog and let us know how we are doing in serving you Great people, we'd love to hear from you!Follow me on Twitter @Elder James Baker, as I endeavor to encourage and empower leaders of today and tomorrow! Kingdom Blessings,Pastor James Baker, Jr.Thank you for using the Word Cup devotionals brought to you through Grace and Truth Leadership on (Word press). We are a faith-based, donor-supported ministry. If you have been touched by these daily devotionals, and would like to make a monthly pledge or a special gift of any amount, please use the link below to give as the Lord leads. Thank you so much!http://www.graceandtruthleadership.org/#!donate/vv9e2