I love those moments with God.....one minute you are folding your laundry and the next moment you are delving into his word....you realise somewhere along the way that you have been side tracked....and it’s all ok...try telling your husband that though when he can’t find his socks...lol!
Psalm 23:5 “You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honour me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.”
The more I feast on God’s word the more I realise the above passage to be so relevant to me. There is such a comfort in resting in God’s word. The more you get on the inside of you...the more strength and boldness will come out of you. You will know when...and how to stand when trials occur...You will know God’s promises and will for your life....there will be no frantic prayers...but strength to your prayers...as you quote God’s word in your prayer times, you will feel the battle already being won and a boldness and new confidence coming over you. You will be able to feast in the midst of your enemies...especially as God has prepared the feast for you.
...I began to quote scripture, well actually I was shouting it....
I had a time of anxiety in my life where I kept calling my mother for comfort. There came a time with Mum’s encouragement when I realised that God was the only one I could rely on for peace in my situation. I felt so foolish as I began to quote Scripture, well actually I was shouting it out in the small town house community we were living in at the time. The foolish feeling soon subsided as God’s presence overwhelmed me and I knew who I was again, A Daughter of the most high King!!
....what counted was knowing the one who answers....
You see at that time I realised that it was not just an answer to prayer that really counted....what counted was knowing the one who answers....and the way to know Him......through His word. He knows you...he knew you before you were formed in your mother’s womb. He has the feast prepared for you.....He sent his son for you...He just wants you to partake.
The trials in your life will diminish against the immense blessings of knowing where you stand in your relationship with the Father.
Is 55:1-2 “Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink – even if you have no money! Come, take your choice of wine or milk it’s all free! Why spend money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay for food that does you no good? Listen to me, and you will eat what is good. You will enjoy the finest food.”
I can’t say it enough....be found in God’s word.