When we read of the great men of old (the mighty and the strong, the courageous, the
faithful, those who slew thousands and ten thousands), perhaps we also think of phrases
like, "faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap
tall buildings with a single bound."
In admiring their feats, we tend to think of these men as super human, almost
supernatural, and nearly impossible to follow; while missing their weakness and how God
brought them to places of such courage and faith.
If you have ever found yourself in a series of lessons wherein you hang on to God because
there is nothing else to hang on to and He gives you sweet promises like this, "When
thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee: and through the rivers, they shall
not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire,
thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee," Is. 43:2 ...
then there is nothing left to do but hang on, drown, or get burned. That is how
God's chosen become courageous.
If you are experiencing anything like this then consider that you might have been chosen
(Is. 43:10) for special services, too, and welcome the lessons.
One step at a time you will come to 'know' God with your whole heart, 'believe' Him with
your whole life, and 'understand' with your whole being that He is all there is, all there
ever really was, and all you need. You will be so consumed in His love that there
will be no doubt but what God dearly loves you, He is for you, He will always be there for
you, His promises are true, you can count on Him for anything, things will always turn out
for your good, and He will always do the most loving thing possible toward you.
Only when we go through the fires and floods can we begin to walk as the great men of old.
For, it is when we are weak that we learn of His strength.
© by Joyce C. Lock
http://iam.homewithGod.com/glimpsesofgod/
Author, poet, and columnist Joyce C. Lock writes about our relationship with God and each
other.