“Now also many nations are gathered against
thee, that say, let her be defiled…But they know not the thoughts of the Lord,
neither understand they his counsel…” Micah 4:11
& 12
Israel
found itself in the pains of oppression and suffering from Babylon, as a women
travailing in child birth (vs 9). Yet
God encourage them to go forth in their labor assuring them they would be delivered
and the Lord will redeem. The beauty of
birth is in great contrast to the pain of the delivery. While at times it seems the process that
brings forth new beginning is more than you can endure, remember whom the Great
Physician is who will bring you through it. Keep in mind as well; Christ endured great
pain and travail that promised you opportunity for a new and eternal life. “For thou hast delivered my soul from death;
wilt thou deliver my feet from falling…” Psa 56:13 Often
the lack of sacrifice invested lessons the appreciation for what is brought forth. Ask a
mother if their sacrifice and travail was worth it and she’ll point out that
the blessings are greater than the pain. Likewise, what we suffer through now
is of contrast to the glory He will reveal to us later (Rom 8:18).
The
Lord will not allow pain without something new to be birthed (Isa 66:9)
HSAY…Todd
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