Today’s Devotional, Year 2 – January 21 (Finding Perfect Peace, Part 12, “Why Did God Take Away My Spouse? CONTINUED – “I Shall Not Want!”)
By admin On January 13th, 2021
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Today’s Devotional, Year 2 – January 21
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Finding Perfect Peace
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Part 12,
“Why Did God Take Away My Spouse?”
CONTINUED: “I SHALL NOT WANT!”
To read Part 1, click here…March 6th (How To Find Perfect Peace!)
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“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn…”
Romans 12:15
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An elderly gentleman was complaining to one of his fellow church-members about how sad he was because of his wife’s passing…
…”I’m going through a whole lot of sadness!
We had such a long and happy marriage together!
And now it’s all gone, and I’m all alone!”, he lamented to his friend.
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And his friend correctly handled the situation by giving compassionate words of solace and comfort…
…”Rejoice with those who rejoice;
mourn with those who mourn…”
Romans 12:15
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Vincent van Gogh – Old Man in Sorrow (On the Threshold of Eternity) – Wikipedia – US Public Domain
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But beyond his friend’s correct response, the advice should also be given to encourage that grieving spouse to spend copious amounts of time, reading the scriptures.
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Because, not only will we find plenty of comforting words, but also, we will find many encouraging passages, designed to strengthen our faith-walk with Jesus.
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For example, listen to the 23rd Psalm of David…“The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want (lack nothing).” Verse 1
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Right here in the very 1st verse is a great encouragement for grieving spouses!
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It reveals that having a loving relationship with our compassionate Lord is all we really need for a social life!
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And any social life beyond that relationship is just an extra piece of pie, so to speak!
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In other words, our infinite heavenly Father is adequately capable of communing with our heart, throughout our each and every day!
Weeping Woman – Van Gogh – Wikimedia – US Public Domain
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“Blessed is the man that…his delight is in the law of the Lord!”
Psalm 1:1-3
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Listen to Psalm 1:1-3, as it gives us the recipe for victory in Jesus…
…”Blessed is the man that…
his delight is in the law of the Lord;
and in His law doth he meditate day and night.
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water,
that bringeth forth his fruit in his season;
his leaf also shall not wither;
and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper!”
Psalm 1:1-3 (condensed for brevity)
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Here is the recipe for perfect peace and contentment!
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Our personal friendship with Jesus is “Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb!”
Psalm 19:10
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No, there’s no reason for the widow or widower to continue to be lonely and depressed!
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This is because the Bible informs us that our personal friendship with Jesus is “Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb!” Psalm 19:10
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We can be the most joyful human on earth if we will only turn to HIM with 100% devotion!
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And these promises can strengthen and encourage us throughout our sojourn in this “valley of the shadow of death”, which this world truly is! (Psalm 23)
Jesus – Woman why weepest thou – Jesus – Wikipedia – US Public Domain
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“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on THEE…”
Isaiah 26:3,4
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And the Bible reveals that we can experience overflowing joy, if we will only follow this advice…
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace,
whose mind is stayed on THEE:
because he trusteth in THEE.
Trust ye in the Lord for ever:
for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength:”
Isaiah 26:3,4
Virtuous Woman with Bible – Braet von Überfeldt – 1866 – Wikipedia – US Public Domain
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TODAY’S PRAYER…
“Dear Lord, Help me to find that peace that surpasses all understanding, which only comes when I learn to fully live by your great and precious promises…
Woman Praying – cropped image – Wikimedia – Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license
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READ MORE…
To explore deeper into this subject, please read…February 25th – (No Rest Unto The Wicked)…
…or you may also read…October 4th (The Revelation of Jesus, Part 2: Perfect Peace!)
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THE END
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TODAY’S FEATURED HEAVENLY SIGN
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FLOWER OF THE FIELD CONSTELLATION…
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LOCATING THIS CONSTELLATION…
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This constellation group can best be seen in spring through summer in the southern sky just above the horizon.
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Like all constellations, it slowly moves westward through the months, appearing a little earlier each night.
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It also appears to move through the sky westward each night.
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It can be easily seen under any degree of darkness.
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In other words, you don’t need a very dark night.
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In this sketch, the ‘Flower of the Field’ Constellation `is in the lower part of the screen, directly under the Cross/Scepter Constellation.
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This constellation presents one of the most beautiful verses in Scripture.
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And that concept is, that Mankind is like the grass that withers, and his glory as the wildflower that fades away.
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But God’s Word and those that love it will go on forever and ever!
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READ MORE…
To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Flower of the Field Constellation”
Question book magnify svg – Wikimedia – GNU license
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TOMORROW:
” JANUARY 22 (Enduring Afflictions)”
Christian and Apollyon – Pilgrim’s Progress – Wikipedia – US Public Domain
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