“I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.” John 10:14-15

Every circumstance that we encounter is under the providential care of God; there are many things which happen that we are oblivious to the occurrence and outcome, but as His beloved children we will ultimately see the working of God in and through it all. Romans 8:28 is our constant reminder “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”

Faith in God brings those things that are impossible to see, or invisible to our natural eyes, into reality through spiritual visibility. The Holy Spirit will enlighten our understanding to see how God works through all things to bring us to His divine will and purpose; it is such a blessing and spiritual assurance when we receive  discernment and the sweet peace of the Lord during the trials and tribulations we must face in this life…the Apostle Peter wrote these word of comfort from the Lord: “Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: but rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.” 1 Peter 4:12-13.

“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.” Psalm 37:23. Every born-again believer has a plan and direction set by God; we have been created for His workmanship, conduits of His love, peace, and power. No matter what is occurring in our lives today… we can rest assured that absolutely nothing and no one can thwart the plans of God for His dear children.“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.” Psalm 37:23.

We are here this day my friends, not be chance or circumstance; but because God still has a divine purpose for us in this life . . .  so let us seek to walk faithful to our calling; yes, life can be a hard road to travel at times, be we have the victory in Jesus! Let these words continuously comfort your hearts. “Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. Romans 8:37.

Remember that it is  in toughest of times that we must tie that proverbial knot at the end of our rope and just hold on with all we got-God will come through right on time . . .  He is Almighty, omniscient, and omnipotent, and He watches over every last one of His beloved children; there is absolutely nothing and no one who can pluck us out of His hands! “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1.

All born-again believers are the sheep of His pasture, He is the Good Shepherd, the One who laid down His very life for us on Calvary’s cross one Friday afternoon . . .  for the sins of this whole world, all that we may  choose the right to eternal life.“I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.” John 10:14-15.

The good news is that He got up out of the grave early on the third day morning with all power in His hands… and He lives forever! So, want He protect, guide, and provide all that we need in this life and the life to come? Yes, He will–He is lovingly taking care of us now and throughout eternity!

So, my friends, stay strong and encouraged… we are safe under our Master’s providential care and love; and as Job stated, “But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.” Job 23:10. And so shall we all!

God blessings of love, and amazing grace be with us all!