“I will lift up my eyes to the hills — from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.” – Psalm 121:1-2 (NKJV)
I often reflect on my own life, and when I do, I become filled with gratitude and praise for God. I had reasons for such reflection recently, as the high school I attended asked me to return as the guest speaker at their recent graduation ceremony. I encouraged those gathered to understand and use time wisely. I reflected that one of my greatest regrets after high school was the amount of time I wasted doing nothing with my life, time that could have been spent working, learning or even preparing.
Today, I say the same thing to you. As we prepare to celebrate Christmas and start a new year, we find ourselves in a transitional phase. There is a lot of uncertainty, much anxiety and concerns, and in some cases, worry. Yes, Christmas comes with expensive concerns, and the new year brings anxious expectations, but God brings assurance!
I struggled with depression as a teen, and never thought I would live to see thirty years of age. I also thought that if I survived my teens, surely I would die as a young adult. I surrendered those concerns and anxiety to Jesus at the age of eighteen, and now I am approaching forty years old. I learned to look to God. In Matthew 6:27, Jesus spoke to His disciples about the futility of worry and anxiety. You can learn from it too.
You may say that your cares are great; I say Jehovah God is greater. You may think that your fears are valid, but I say that God has proven His faithfulness. You may even say that you trusted God, but He didn’t come through. I say to you, wait on the Lord, for He never fails.
Everything I have learnt in life points to one thing: regardless of the struggle or situation, my salvation always came when I looked to my God, and this will be your testimony too. Don’t give up just when the lover of your soul is about to deliver you! Look to God! He hears you, He loves you!
Read: Psalm 34:4; 2 Corinthians 6:2
Bible Reading Guide: Psalm 147:1-11; Revelation 16; Nehemiah 1; Nehemiah 2