A few weeks ago I was travelling to my father-in-law's house and on the way, I passed a Nativity set in a front yard. It was that white wood material and it was the silhouettes of the individuals. There were three kings, a shepherd, Joseph, Mary, some sheep and of course, baby Jesus.
Travelling this road frequently I had seen it often. I love the lawn decorations that represent the true meaning of Christmas. On this specific day there had been strong winds. I was exhausted from life events and was on my way to clean his house. As I approached the yard with this scene, I noticed that the decorations had been disturbed. All of the silhouettes were laying on their side. I imagined that the strong winds had knocked them over.
They were all lying on their side except the baby Jesus. I thought to myself "how amazing that the baby Jesus of all things would survive the strong winds." I then put real meaning into it. As I walk through the desert, Jesus is there; as I struggle with personal issues, Jesus is there;' though others may mock, ridicule, criticize and gossip about me, Jesus is there...through the strong winds of my life, Jesus still stands!
When you are in a trial and you feel alone, remember that Jesus will never fail you. Those in your life that you "count on" may disappoint you, but Jesus will never fail you. If you walk through that valley, rememember He is with you and one day....one glorious day, that valley will be a testimony. I do not take that lightly. I have walked that valley and today, God is using that to His glory.
A personal journey travelled makes the best testimony. While it is painful at the time, Jesus is standing right next to us. Do not give up, endure the storms and strong winds. Even if you fall, Jesus will still be standing and He will not let go!
Kings and rulers will fall but the King of Kings will stand forever!
Jesus answered "Even if I testify on my own behalf, my testimony is valid, for I know where I came from and where I am going. But you have no idea where I come from or where I am going. You judge by human standards, I pass judgment on no one. But if I do judge, my decisions are true, because I am not alone. I stand with the Father who sent me. John 8:14-16
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