As I prepared to move without a house to move to, I told my friend Elizabeth that it had taken an army of warriors praying on my behalf to get me through this season of uncertainty.
And that is what God has done. Some old friends. Some new. Some young. Some old. All have taken the time to lift me up to the Father. I thank God for warrior women who will take a moment out of their day to call, text, pray specifically for my decisions and that God would meet my needs.
And I know He will. I know the promises of the scriptures – God’s words spoken to all humankind who will listen and obey.
In the waiting
Ah, but the waiting, the anxiety and putting it into action is the hardest part.
I read a chapter from Mark Batterson’s book Chase the Lion that spoke to my heart. Are my dreams big enough? Do I have the kind of faith to dream and step out in faith? Or to wait in faith?
Am I strong enough to live and laugh on the gray days – these dark and unsettling days of waiting? My wilderness.
God sees our hearts
As God encouraged Joshua when He commissioned him to lead the Israelites after Moses died, He is with me — with us. He helps us to be strong and courageous because He is with us.
We don’t walk alone. God already knew His people would rebel and turn away, but He still said he would not abandon them.
As my warrior friend reminded me, God sees our hearts. He still loves us no matter what. That is as true today as it was when Israel stepped across the Jordan into the promised land.
God meets our needs
I learned something new last week about God’s provision. Or at least I’d never thought about it.
God’s manna followed the Israelites into the promised land then stopped the day after they had access to the local food. Six days a week for 40 years, God provided manna for them. It arrived like clockwork, then ended the day it wasn’t needed any longer. Talk about God’s provision.
Do you need God’s provision today? Or do you need a warrior to pray on your behalf?
God is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. He is the breath of life. He is our timeless redeemer. He is forever faithful. He is the prince of peace, the Lamb of God, the Lion of Judah. He is Jesus Christ our Lord.
And He is completely capable of providing for our needs.
