I have a question I want everyone
to ponder; your joy—is it circumstantial or certain? I believe if we are
quite honest, most would admit that it tends to be circumstantial. The
least amount of discomfort may send one reeling in despair. We place too much emphasis on physical
security, and when that security is threatened, we so often become
disenchanted. Our happiness is dependent
on the temporal rather than the eternal.
My circumstances turned dire
15 months ago when my whole world came crashing down around me and fell into a
million pieces at my feet. There was no light. I wandered in the darkness full
of agony. I could not see. Yet, even in unfathomable despair I could feel God’s
presence as He held me and carried me through the depths of my grief. Even in
the bottomless pit of anguish, there was joy—joy rooted in the unquestionable
presence of my Savior. Sorrow saturated my days, but joy kept me alive.
Today I want you to ask
yourself, “What do I truly believe about God? Is my faith built on the solid
foundation of who God is or who I am?” Are you spending too much time focused
on your present circumstances? Nothing in this life is assured, but God’s
strength is certain. His love will never be dependent on your circumstances.
