Standing, standing, standing on the Promises of God. I remember as a youngster singing that song so many times in church. The melody even now flows through my mind from time to time. I used to watch as the eyes of some of the senior members of the congregation would well-up with tears while singing. I didn't understand why some were so moved. As time and life have unfolded I've begun to understand their tears. Those saints had experience with God. They knew times when all they had was a promise. Over the years I too have had seasons when there was not much else to hold on to but God's promise. But then, isn't that all we really need? What else is there? When God makes a promise His name is on the line. His Word is so mighty that there is no power in all of creation, seen and unseen, that can overcome it. When God said "let there be......" there was the undeniable promise that there would be...... because He said so. The promises God has spoken over you for each season of your life are unstoppable. The most effective weapon against His promise is lack of faith. Lack of faith does not overtake the promise but only renders us unable to receive it. The promise remains but we may miss it when we don't trust Him. So what do you do in the face of uncertainty, fear, doubt and the nay-sayers? Stand! Stand on what the Lord our God has for you, even if you're not sure what it might be. What you can know for sure is that He loves you, cares for you, wants only the best for you, and has a wonderful plan for your life. You know He will never leave you and that He remains your source of peace, healing, provision and protection. So why not "trust in the Lord with all your heart and don't depend on your own understanding, and in all your ways acknowledge Him first and He will direct your paths." Just stand on the promises of God!
I solicit your prayers for our dear friend and brother in the Lord you have heard me mention many times before. Pastor Mohan Rao from India. We received word that this wonderful man of God and his beloved wife lost their only child, a daughter, due to an unfortunate accident. She was finishing school and preparing to attend college next year. Rev. Steve Stevens and I had the chance meet her while in India a few years ago when she was about 10 years old. She has such a wonderfully sweet spirit. While we know she is with the Lord and in His care, I am certain that Pastor Rao and his wife are simply heart-broken. Their faith remains strong but surely they are in pain. Please remember them in your prayers. Until next time may our King richly bless you.
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