Daily Wisdom

Job 35:10  “But none says, ‘Where is God my Maker, who gives songs in the night.”

The story of Job is hard to fathom. Yet, Like Job, you may wonder where is God when you need Him most? Elihu spoke to this very point. His conclusion was that God is still concerned even though He doesn't intervene immediately in every situation. In your sleepless nights, or the oppression that comes with some mornings, ask the Holy Spirit to fix your eyes on your Maker, knowing He can and will fill your soul with a song. In our bereavements, discouragements, even actual failures God draws nigh and closest to the brokenhearted (Psa 34:18) and who lacks a song to sing. His song offers hope and is harmonious with His providence. Seek the Father’s face and you’ll find songs that will strengthen your soul.

Trust in the Father and He’ll tune your heart to sing to His grace and salvation… HSAY

Daily Wisdom

 Esther 6:2 “And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's chamberlains, the keepers of the door, who sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus. And the king said, what honour and dignity hath been done to Mordecai for this?”

When we do what is right, be assured the Lord will do what’s right by us and for us. When life comes together for good it’s not a coincidence, but providence of the Lord’s faithfulness. While Haman made plans to seek the king’s approval to execute Mordecai (Est 5:14), the Lord was preparing the king’s heart to be just in showing favor towards Mordecai and his deliverance. The Lord is working quietly, patiently, and faithfully in our lives as well. Our need is not to worry about the timing of such events, but to be faithful in the Lord to what is write (2 Kgs 5). It's never wrong to do the right thing, but he who knows the right thing and fails to do it, to him it is sin (Jms 4:17).

Faith is not believing God will do what you want; it’s believing He’ll do what is promised… HSAY

Daily Wisdom

 Esther 4:14 “…and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”

No matter how grievous a task or the abundance of burden in any matter we face, if the Lord allows us to face it, He will give us the strength and spiritual substance to sustain it. Esther and Mordecai believed in God's care, and because they acted at the right time, God used them to save His people. Such challenges require the believer to maintain a proper eternal perspective. Allowing them to see the Lord’s will and purpose for His glory, and our good; or He wouldn’t ordain us to be in that position. Seldom can the believer train for such occurrences. But it doesn’t require our strength just our faith, if the Lord wills it, then we walk in faith through it. Trust the Lord’s goodness, find His purpose (perspective) and find strength in His divine providence.

The issue is not so much what we have to face, but who we face it with. Find the Lord’s presence, and you’ll begin to find His providence, and then your peace… HSAY

Daily Wisdom

 Est 1:12 “But the queen Vashti refused to come at the king's commandment…”

We’ve all heard the term, the devils in the details, cautioning us about hidden/unrevealed circumstances in a situation. What is both truer and assuring for the believer is the providence of the Lord’s promises and provision for our wellbeing in every circumstance in our life. Queen Vashti refusal to respond brought about her removal and ushered in Esther as queen of Persia. This single act by Vashti began the events of the Lord delivering His children from slaughter at the king’s hand. There are always details in life occurrences, but for the believer, his is orchestrated by the providence of the Lord. Romans 8:28 “We know all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Faith in the providence of God is the solution of earthly problems.

The providence of God is like Hebrew words – it can only be read backwards, but trusted in going forward… HSAY