John 16:33
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.
In this world you will have trouble.
But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
The reality of Trump's tariffs fill us with dark foreboding
as we ponder the repercussions this will have on our (Canada's) economy.
Tariffs. A word that has seized our attention and kindled an outcry
far greater than words like sin, pride, greed, etc.
We never welcome trouble and testing
that crashes into comfort zones and tumbles self-secure 'palaces/solaces'.
This generation has been spared the kind of suffering
our forefathers, founders and builders of this nation endured,
but we were never given a guarantee that we would always be spared.
Proverbs 14:34 ESV
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
Jeremiah 2:5 ESV
Thus says the Lord: “What wrong did your fathers find in me that they went far from me,
and went after worthlessness, and became worthless?
Jeremiah 18:9-10 ESV
And if at any time I declare concerning a nation or a kingdom that I will build and plant it,
and if it does evil in my sight, not listening to my voice,
then I will relent of the good that I had intended to do to it.
Psalm 91:1-16 ESV
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence.
He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.
You will not fear the tariff terror of the night,
nor the arrow that flies by day,
Ps.32:11 (read the whole glorious Psalm HERE)
Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous;
sing, all you who are upright in heart!
sing, all you who are upright in heart!
A beautiful reminder of God's unfailing Presence and power
in today's devotion from Streams in the Desert Vol.2
Dear Lord, Your Word is eternal
What You promise, You will do
In this world we will have trouble
Blessed are all who trust in You
Dear Lord, there is no one greater
Than You, who can thwart Your hand
For You are mankind's Creator
None exempt from Your command
Help us be anxious for nothing
Thank-you Lord, Your Word imparts
Peace that passes understanding
To guard our minds and hearts
This world groans with circumstances
Generations rise and fall
Breath by breath each soul advances
Toward You, Lord, God of all
Then, with earnest expectation
As Your mighty Name we laud
Fill us with fervent elation
For you Lord, are the true God
Dear Lord, Your Word is eternal
No one can its power claim
In this world we will have trouble
A world that You overcame
Dear Lord, Your Word is eternal
Fill faith with fresh zeal again
In this world we will have trouble
But You are Sov'reign. Amen
© Janet Martin
Jer.10:6-7
(read the whole awesome chapter HERE)
There is none like You, O LORD.
You are great, and Your name is mighty in power.
7Who would not fear You, O King of nations?
This is Your due.
For among all the wise men of the nations,
and in all their kingdoms,
there is none like You...
Lyrics
Songwriters: Michael Farren / Rich Thompson / Dustin Smith / Jonny Robinson
Who else commands all the hosts of heaven?
Who else could make every king bow down?
Who else can whisper and darkness trembles?
Only a Holy God
What other beauty demands such praises?
What other splendor outshines the sun?
What other majesty rules with justice?
Only a Holy God
Come and behold Him
The One and the Only
Cry out, sing holy
Forever a Holy God
Come and worship the Holy God
What other glory consumes like fire?
What other power can raise the dead?
What other name remains undefeated?
Only a Holy God
Come and behold Him
The One and the Only
Cry out, sing holy
Forever a Holy God
Come and worship the Holy God
Come and behold Him
The One and the Only
Cry out, sing holy
Forever a Holy God
Come and worship the Holy God
Who else could rescue me from my failing?
Who else would offer His only Son?
Who else invites me to call Him Father?
Only a Holy God
Only my Holy God
Come and behold Him
The One and the Only
Cry out, sing holy
Forever a Holy God
Come and worship the Holy God
Come and behold Him
The One and the Only
Cry out, sing holy
Forever a Holy God
Come and worship the Holy God
Come and worship the Holy God
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