"When
He spoke to me, I was strengthened" (Daniel 10:19). The strength we
receive from the Lord is a greater strength than the temptations we face
- "the One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world"
(1 John 4:4). To know that we receive such strength from the Lord is
very encouraging when we are mocked by "our tormentors" (Psalm 137:3).
Their scorn makes us wonder, "How can we sing the songs of the Lord
while in a foreign land?" (Psalm 137:4). When this question arises in
our hearts, "God who is greater than our hearts" (1 John 3:20) speaks
His Word, and we are strengthened with the strength which comes from
Him, His strength. With His strength, we are able to sing "songs of joy"
(Psalm 137:3). We have this testimony - "The joy of the Lord is my
strength." By ourselves, we are cast down with weeping (Psalm 137:1).
Strengthened by the Lord, we have joy. We rejoice in Him.
Genesis 1:30 - “I have given” The gift of God – Life is God’s gift. He is our Creator. Salvation is God’s gift. Jesus is our Saviour. The Holy Spirit is God’s gift. He has come to live in us. He will take us to live with God – to give glory to God forevermore. Genesis 1:31 - “everything was very good” When we look at the world as we know it, it’s hard to take this in! We must take our stand upon God’s Word. There was a time when “everything was good.” There was a time before our sin spoiled everything. There will, again, be a time when everything will be good. There will be a time when sin will be no more. It will be a time of giving glory to God forevermore.
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