Good Morning Sheltered One!

Isaiah 32:2 NIV ~ “Each one will be like a shelter from the wind and a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in the desert and the shadow of a great rock in a thirsty land.”

God has made an announcement right in the midst of proclaiming warnings to God’s people, that had turned away from Him, and was relying on other leaders and nations to help them. (This weekend read  Isaiah 28-31). Right here, the  announcement is made, God tells Isaiah to tell the people, you have been unfaithful to Me, but God has promised that you would live in a Kingdom of Righteousness! God is A Rock In A Weary Land! No matter how strong you think you are, you are not truly strong unless you are strong in God!

I love old hymns, they give you hope for a better day, a better future. Today’s scripture is the reason for this song, “Jesus Is A Rock In A Weary Land” is such an encouragement; “The Lord’s our Rock, in Him we hide, A Shelter in the time of storm; Secure whatever ill betide, A Shelter in the time of storm. Oh, Jesus is a Rock in a weary land, A weary land, a weary land; Oh, Jesus is a Rock in a weary land, A shelter in the time of storm.” It was written by Vernon J. Charlesworth, 1839.

When I think about a large rock and all of what it can do for you, I get happy! In a the Clarke’s Commentary, he wrote this about a rock, “The shadow of a great projecting rock is the most refreshing that is possible in a hot country, not only as most perfectly excluding the rays of the sun, but also as having in itself a natural coolness, which it reflects and communicates to every thing about it.” This natural rock can protect you from the sun and keep you cool at the same time! Now when you think about Jesus Christ as the rock, I know that you are ready to shout Glory Hallelujah! With Jesus as your rock you can be confident in this one thing, He got you in the sun and in the shade, you can be confident and keep your bearings and be cool during your stormy times!

When you are in right standing with Jesus, everything can be going on and you will not come undone! I want you to be encouraged today that no matter what other leaders and people are doing, you just keep looking to Jesus as your Leader and King, because He won’t let you down like other leaders. We have to be in constant prayer for our world leaders, and we have to remember not to put our trust in man, for they are sinful, and our hearts are not to be trusted. We must pray, pray and pray some more (Ephesians 6:18 & Colossians 1:9)! We are not without hope, if you know Jesus then you know there is a King who will reign in righteousness His Name is Jesus, and when we pray without ceasing our leaders who follow His ways will rule with justice and truth. With that being said, the old and young alike will flourish and peace will be our portion as we grow together in love!

Jesus is a refuge from the storms of life and He has given us a new life to the fullest! The enemy come to steal and destroy you, but Jesus comes to bring you life and to make sure it’s to the full, John 10:10, this is how you are going to strive and thrive. Your Lord and Savior is welcoming you in from the storm, He’s provided you with shelter!

Let’s Pray:
Father, Thank You for being my Comforter. Thank You for listening to me and answering my prayer request! Father, there is no One else like You and I’m putting all of my trust in You. Father, today I look to You as my Leader and I praise You for who You are. Father, I am praying to You according to Your Word, just like you told me too. Father, I’m praying for those that are in authority over me and this world, that they may desire Your Will and Ways, that they will seek to live Holy and Righteous lives before You and others. Father, I’m casting all of my cares on You and I’m releasing it, that I may receive Your peace. Father, thank You for and taking care of me and everything that concerns me. Father, show me how to comfort someone else like You have shown me, for You are my Rock and I have put all of my trust and hope in You alone. Father, You, are King, and You Reign in Righteousness today and every day. In Jesus Christ Mighty Name. Amen and Amen!

Blessing…
Minister Jean