GOD’S CERTAIN LOVE c

Read 11 Corinthians 12:1-10

‘My grace is sufficient for you: for My strength is made perfect in weakness.’

11 Corinthians 12:9a (KJV )

In asia we visited friends who formerly studied in australia. They kindly arranged our accommodation in a comfortable high-rise hotel and drove us to see the sights of their city. But we were always glad to rest from the heat and humidity in our air-conditioned room.

I was about to lie on the bed when my husband beckoned me to the window. I looked out to see the red helmets of two firemen who stood on a tall ladder, which reached to the floor below us.

Where was the fire? Were we in danger? Happily the receptionist telephoned to say that we need not fear, as the men carried out a weekly fire practice and rescue programme.

But the ladder merely reached to the floor below us, and therefore was inadequate for anyone to reach or rescue us should a fire occur in our room. I imagined the possible panic for anyone in that situation.

But with God there is no ‘almost’ or ‘not quite sufficient’ . Paul experienced many difficult trials – persecution, beatings, lashings, stonings, shipwreck and more. Yet he said, with sincere confidence in His Lord’s words and power,

‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in your weakness.’

God’s mighty rescue power reaches right where we are – in the home, the office, at studies, in hospital, the garden, or school. God never fails.

Believe and receive what God freely offers.

PRAYER: Thank you, heavenly Father, for your constant love and grace.

Keep me in your loving care, so that I may never fear life’s fiery trials or testings, but face them with courage.

Thank you for your unfailing love,

And for being there when I need You.

THOUGHT; God said it. I believe it. That settles it.