This fear of the Lord springs from our faith…but there are times when our faith is wavering and our hope is dim. Maybe you’ve been caring for a loved one and they just don’t seem to be getting better. Or maybe the bad medical reports are outweighing the good ones. Either way, think of this – If you can’t see the light ahead, look back and remember God’s faithfulness. Romans 12:12 tells us to be joyful in hope and patient in affliction…which can seem like a contradiction to the person smack-dab in the middle of tribulation. Them asking, “How can I be glad about all this suffering & misery my loved one & I are going through right now?” But we can be joyful in hope for, “We have this hope as an anchor for our souls.” Hebrews 6:19 tells us. And this blessed hope and assurance comes from looking back and remembering God’s faithfulness, His loving kindness & mercy, and how far He has brought us to this point. And as we gain hope from looking back, we can move ahead with renewed strength & determination.
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