Even though the fig trees have no blossoms,
and there are no grapes on the vine;
even though the olive crop fails,
and the fields lie empty and barren;
even though the flocks die in the fields,
and the cattle barns are empty,
yet I will rejoice in the Lord!
I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!
Habakkuk 3:17-18
F....False
E....Evidence
A....Appearing
R....Real
Fear....the silent terrorist. It creeps into my thoughts uninvited and causes my heart to skip a beat. The "what if's" beat at my soul and restful sleep is illusive. Yet, my Father God tells me to "Fear not!" He calls me to re-focus on Him and His love for me regardless of what my eyes think they see....
Ann Voskamp describes Habakkuk as defiant...."Habakkuk rings it again defiant from the watchtower into a struggling world--I will be joyful in the God of my salvation."
This Advent I think I will be defiant too! I will focus on Jesus....my Joy-Giver!
I forget...I forget...that He loves me...that He sees...that He has given Jesus...that He has provided a way...even though....even though...there is failure and pain and disappointment....
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