I recently read an email from a person who reported, "I never have any victories." On one hand, I can understand what she meant, but on the other, she is missing the mark. Granted, the circumstances may not be rapidly changing, but the protection of Jesus and His blessings, are all around us, if we would only look for them.
Let me give you a simple example. Our grandchildren are on Easter break, so today we met them and their Moms for lunch at a favorite chili place. God got us there and back, in heavy traffic, without an accident. I did not fall. No one suffered food poisoning. The kids had fun. We laughed and talked together. I did not lose my wallet. Charlyne's van was still there when we went outside. Our home did not burn. No one burglarized the office. After our lunch hour, the computers, the phones, and all ministry tools God has loaned us, are still working.
"Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed." Isaiah 53:4-5
Jesus died on the cross to take away our sin. He also died to take away our suffering, our sickness, and our sorrow. Regardless of what you are going through today, may you never forget that Jesus is right there with you. Call out to Him today, and while you wait for your miracle, do not forget to always look for God's hand at work, for your good, all around you.
God Bless,
Bob Steinkamp
