with shafts from his quiver.
14 I’m a laughingstock to all my people,
the butt of their taunts all day long.
15 He has filled me with bitterness,
sated me with wormwood.
16 He has broken my teeth with gravel
and pressed me down into ashes.
17 I have been so deprived of peace,
I have so forgotten what happiness is,
18 that I think, “My strength is gone,
and so is my hope in Adonai.”
19 Remember my utter misery,
the wormwood and the gall.
20 They are always on my mind;
this is why I am so depressed.
21 But in my mind I keep returning to something,
something that gives me hope —
22 that the grace of Adonai is not exhausted,
that his compassion has not ended.
23 [On the contrary,] they are new every morning!
How great your faithfulness!
24 “Adonai is all I have,” I say;
“therefore I will put my hope in him.
25 Adonai is good to those waiting for him,
to those who are seeking him out.
26 It is good to wait patiently
for the saving help of Adonai.
27 It is good for a man
to bear the yoke from his youth.
28 Let him sit alone in silence
when he has laid it on him.
29 Let him submit absolutely;
there may yet be hope.
30 Let him offer his cheek to the one who strikes it,
and receive his fill of insults.
31 For rejection by Adonai
does not last forever.
32 He may cause grief, but he will take pity,
in keeping with the greatness of his grace.
33 For he does not arbitrarily torment
or punish human beings.
"Great Faithfulness" by Author: Tabita Rothmann GonzalezIt’s a fact: None of us like to suffer. Nevertheless, if we live in this world, at one moment or another, we will experience suffering. Jesus did not deceive us about this matter. He said, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33).
When all who surround us seek instant gratification and pleasure, those who are suffering tend to feel excluded. However, this is not the reality in God’s Kingdom. Most every man and woman in the Bible experienced suffering, and yet, realizing it or not, God still worked through their suffering to fulfill His wonderful plan of grace!
When times of suffering come it is important to keep in mind the things that bring us hope (Lamentations 3:21): that God is love and He still loves us. He does not forsake those who trust in Him. He is our faithful deliverer. Every morning we wake up His great compassion is renewed in our lives. That is exactly what we need to make it through one more day. This is how we can bring Him glory, in spite of any pain we might experience, for “great is His faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:23).
Hymn for Today: "Under His Wings" by William O. Cushing
1. Under His wings I am safely abiding,
Though the night deepens and tempests are wild,
Still I can trust Him; I know He will keep me,
He has redeemed me, and I am His child.
Refrain:
Under His wings, under His wings,
Who from His love can sever?
Under His wings my soul shall abide,
Safely abide forever.
2. Under His wings, what a refuge in sorrow!
How the heart yearningly turns to His rest!
Often when earth has no balm for my healing,
There I find comfort, and there I am blessed.
Refrain:
Under His wings, under His wings,
Who from His love can sever?
Under His wings my soul shall abide,
Safely abide forever.
3. Under His wings, oh, what precious enjoyment!
There will I hide till life’s trials are o’er;
Sheltered, protected, no evil can harm me,
Resting in Jesus, I’m safe evermore.
Refrain:
Under His wings, under His wings,
Who from His love can sever?
Under His wings my soul shall abide,
Safely abide forever.
"Praised be God, Father of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah, compassionate Father, God of all encouragement and comfort;" [2 Corinthians 1:3]
Please pray:
Many people in he Republic of South Sundan will come know Yeshua the Messiah and receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit.
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