But, He Missed! Aug. 24, 2005 |
Ps 87:7-9 7 God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be held in reverence by all those around Him. 8 O LORD God of hosts, Who is mighty like You, O LORD? Your faithfulness also surrounds You. 9 You rule the raging of the sea; When its waves rise, You still them. Have you ever stopped to think about all the times that the devil had an opportunity to kill you, but somehow you survived? How many car accidents have you been in or was close to being in? What about the time you drove through a short yellow light, or when you didn't see that car beside you? Have there been times when you were in a place and there was sudden gunfire? Were there ever times as a child when you attempted a dangerous stunt and had to make a trip to the hospital? Many times when you've made bad decisions or been intoxicated, but the Lord still kept you. Undergoing surgery (wisdom tooth extraction, tonsil removal, or things more serious like organ transplants) could have also been life threatening. And don't forget about the food at your high school cafeteria. Yet, somehow, here you are. I was thinking about the sudden attack on our battleships this week. So many men and women could have lost their lives-but, he missed! It could have turned out very differently-but, he missed! There could have been more American casualties than there already are. More mothers burying their children. More husbands/wives having to bury their spouses-but, he missed! Look back over your life and praise God for all of the times that He was in control of your life. It was/is God's sovereignty and faithfulness that made Satan miss! And because he missed, we have the opportunity to serve God and love our families with all of our hearts until God decides to call us home! I hope you enjoyed reading the word of God in a new light. Have a Happy Wednesday! God Bless, Min. Tommy & Sis. Shatika Gray Scripture References Isaiah 54:17 NLT But in that coming day, no weapon turned against you will succeed. And everyone who tells lies in court will be brought to justice. These benefits are enjoyed by the servants of the LORD; their vindication will come from me. I, the LORD, have spoken! 1 Kings 8:23 NKJV and he said: "LORD God of Israel, there is no God in heaven above or on earth below like You, who keep Your covenant and mercy with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts. Ps 87:11 NKJV The heavens are Yours, the earth also is Yours; The world and all its fullness, You have founded them. |