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WORDS OF HOPE
God is trustworthy
The Prophet and Judge, Deborah, was one of the most trusting leaders in the Bible. She spoke resolutely in her instructions to her General, Barak, counting on God’s faithfulness and loving care to save her people from their enemies led by the ruthless Sisera. She knew God would be in control of an army of faith.
Early civilizations had learned that there were many things which existed beyond their control. Their relationship with a Higher Spirit was fear-based and life centered on appeasing it in order to preserve human existence. Generally, they were blessed with adequate animals to hunt and wild plants to eat. However, from time to time, their assurance of God’s care was shaken by the daytime darkness of a solar eclipse or the ravages of a spreading pandemic.
It seemed that God was not always constantly blessing them. Could God be counted on to provide loving care? Hundreds of centuries later, even today, people still wonder if God will be resolute and steadily provide for their needs. Yet, those same doubters count on the sun to rise in the east each morning, seasonal changes to occur, and oxygen to be provided for their next breath.
If we know anything about God, it must be God’s unchanging nature. Resolutely, God remains firm in purpose to love us and offer nurturing relationship to each individual. God is absolutely trustworthy! God loves us. Like the wise Prophet Deborah, you can take that promise to the bank any day, even on days that don’t seem to go your way.
PRAYER
Lord God, as I meditate and better realize your majesty, I am humbled that you love me and want a deeper relationship with me. It is my prayer that today I will be more mindful of your unlimited nature. And in the mystery of this, may I worship you with my words and my full life.
Amen.
DEVOTION AUTHOR
Donald (Luke) Day
Order of St. Francis and St. Clare
Cathedral of Hope
Proclaiming Christ Through Faith, Hope and Love
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