Encouragement
By Jason Powers
What is life? Life is a journey that all must take; young and
old, rich and poor. Life is not a choice but the journey is.
Life with out Jesus Christ is meaningless. Wealth comes and goes
health comes and goes but God in someone's' life never leaves.
Jesus Christ is always there for the one who will call out to
Him. When life brings its worst God stands up in defense for His
children. What ever you face in this journey called life
remember that God's love is abundant and never changes. You can
make a million mistakes and Jesus will still be there for you,
you can fail a million times and you will still find God
standing there with open arms saying I will never leave you or
forsake you.
What is life? Is there a purpose to it? Who will show the way to
our calling; is there someone that will lead with an
outstretched hand helping us in a dark and confused world. A
world that is full of pain and sadness; can I still be
fulfilled? Can I still see the beauty of creation when times
seem to be so dark in my life? Is there a place of total peace
and assurance? You have searched the world looking for that one
thing that fulfills only to be disappointed, but have you tried
surrender? It is an ugly word to those who don't know its power
but it can be the most beautiful word to those who have tasted
the fruits of surrender. The word it self is nothing, but when
put into action totally surrendered to God can bring a miracle;
a new life begins within that person. A life that cannot be
explained but must be experienced; Jesus waits for all to make
this decision in life and it's not just that powerful prayer
that one prays at the alter. Surrender goes to an utmost level
of decision; it's when a person will lay it all down before God
to serve Him and give Him everything about himself/herself.
What is life? Many have searched for the meaning of life. How
painful life can be; who can comfort in times of despair? Who
can calm the storm when darkness surrounds a person? Who can
speak to the mountain and say "be thou removed"? Who can say to
the enemy that harasses God's children enough is enough? Is
there such power and authority for mankind? Does God fight for
His people in times of trouble or are we just here to exist? The
heart melts at the lost of a loved one; when children go missing
who will cry with brokenness. Yes Jesus is at the center of pain
when one of His children is hurting; He stands with that one in
tears crying alongside that one. How can a God so big reveal His
love and comfort to one that is hurting and maybe angry because
of the tragedy that has taken place? How Jesus stands in
brokenness when His people don't trust Him and know the love
that is there; if only we would trust and surrender to that
love.
What is life? Who will be there for the precious single mother
without a job? Who will be there for the father that is going to
prison and leaving his children behind? Who will be there for
that one that has lost everything and feels all alone? Who will
be there for the mommy and daddy who just lost their little girl
by a wicked man? Is there a place of security and safety? Is
there a place in life where pain is lost forever? Only in the
presence of Jesus is there safety and assurance. So where does
one run to when trouble comes? Is there a place; a secret place
that we can go to for protection and comfort? Is it called
religion or is there more to it than just religion? Is there a
God who cares and reaches down from Glory and walks with the
hurting?
What is life? I will tell what life is; life is knowing that
there is a God who loves you despite the mistakes and failures
that you made. Life is knowing that you have a purpose and a
destiny. Life is knowing that no-matter what happens tomorrow
that God is still on the throne and all is well. Life is
watching your precious children grow and learn the things that
you have taught them. Life is to look into their little faces
and see the grace of God and the joy of His light in the twinkle
of their eyes that is life. Life is feeling safe in the arms of
a mighty God who cares and wishes nothing but the best for His
children.
What is life? A question that is asked by millions; a question
that truly God can only answer; for who can know their tomorrow;
who can know what will take place in the next day. Learn to take
one day at a time and find rest, learn to give God everything
and find peace. No-matter what tomorrow holds everything is
going to be alright because Jesus loves you.
Jason Powers Author and Bible Teacher was given his God
ordained calling in the summer of 1997.
He has his own ministry as a Bible Teacher and Writer.
His heart is to reach out to souls and to encourage others not
to give up believing for their miracle.
http://www.jasonpowers.org
