Numbers 23:19 https://www.bible.com/bible/compare/NUM.23.19

I am sure everyone is observing the change in the seasons and weather conditions, the constantly changing world of electronics/media, stresses of aging, along with the knowledge that an election is coming up in the US.  Yesterday in Auburn, WA, I saw some Autumn colors and wanted to share them with you.  I included it down below.  What I wanted to address today is the fact that despite our living in a rapidly changing world, we have a God that can make us new creations.

God promised to make all things new, and to save those who call on His name (Isaiah 43:19, Romans 10:13).  In this verse from Numbers it shares that God doesn’t lie, and will not go back on His Word.  That is why I love dwelling on the promises made in Scripture…no matter how bad things get around us, we can be assured it will come about.  Oh how I pray for our faith to increase!

Instead of being tossed around by emotions and feelings, let us let the Holy Spirit complete His job and carry us to the finish line (Hebrews 12:1).  If we have a crowd of witnesses that have already made it to Heaven, it should make us more determined to complete what the Father has given us to do.  I was reminded of Jesus’ obedience to the Father while agonizing in the Garden of Gethsemane… He committed His life to the Father (Luke 22:42).  Thank you, God, that you are still faithful to us!

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Job%2042%3A2&version=NKJV

I chose this verse because it expressed the type of faith I would love to develop.  This faith of Job’s is a reminder that what God has planned to happen, it will come to fruition.  With that type of perspective, it is a wonderful way to curb our anxieties.  Yes we can try to use wisdom and surround ourselves with encouraging people and pets, and in severe cases utilize medicine; but, He is perfect love and is peace.

The message I wanted myself and us to leave with today is that we are not the ultimate power to pull us all together.  It takes the mighty hand of our Creator.  He has left us with many reminders in His Word of being there always. He will not let us down, like we or others often do.

In dealing with mankind, Jesus has exhibited much patience and grace.  He has not blotted us out without giving us warnings and the choice to submit ourselves to Him.  I recall one of my pastors and Dad stating that God was a true gentleman.  I don’t know about you, but I would rather have God’s will in my life than anything else!  Let’s remember that when we are plugged into Christ, we can do everything He requires of us (Phil. 4:13).