Out of Gen 22 and Matt 6:33... we learn of an amazing and humbling attribute of our Mighty God... His name: Jehovah-Jireh. His character is to always provide for His children... that is who He is, unchangeable and profoundly true. He provided a sinless and spotless lamb, Jesus, who died for our sins... washed us clean... and provided a way for us to sit with Him forever... and we especially remember this as we approach Easter in a few weeks. Now, in our every day life that doesn't mean that He will always provide in the exact way that our sinful heart expects... but He promises it will be EVERYTHING that we need and is good in Him, according to His perfect plan!! What better provision is there than His provision? Ponder that for a moment....
Breathtaking, Isn't it?
The last couple weeks have been amazing ones.. they always are in Him. Despite trial and tribulations, they remain incredibly sweet and refining to make our lives more like Christ. One thing that Ive realized in the tenderness of my heart is that He is ALWAYS providing. Several weeks passed where we were sitting in silence, waiting on Him to move us... the whisper reads: "patience, my child, patience!!" No word from any job, John's work environment growing more hostile each week (ie. guns and robberies) and so on... but you know what? God was providing each day that we didnt know what He was doing (in the heart breaking things) and how we were going to pay our bills (in the physical things)... two months of heartbreak, walking along side friends in the valleys, flu season, hourly cut backs, unforseen expenses, etc. Each day we awoke, with a song on our hearts... His Word penetrating and refreshing to the deepest part of our souls. He is our bread, our sustainer, our shepherd and life!! No smooth week, no "good" news, job, no earthly "shakable" thing can possibly do this for us.... thats life changing to think about!! Nothing can rob us of the overflowing joy that is found in Christ alone. Only HE is those things and so much more... through Him the unshakable kingdom is ours to invest our all in!!
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Before The Throne
Before the throne of God above I have a strong,
a perfect plea A great High Priest whose name is
Love Who ever lives and pleads for me
When Satan tempts me to despair and tells me
of the guilt within Upward I look and see Him there,
Who made an end to all my sin
Because the sinless Savior died my sinful
soul is counted free For God the Just is
satisfied to look on Him and pardon me To look on Him and pardon me
Before the throne of God, I come
Before the throne of God, I come
Behold Him there, the risen Lamb my perfect spotless righteousness
The great unchangeable I Am, the King of glory and of grace
My name is graven on His hands
My name is written on His heart
I know that while in Heaven, He stands
No tongue can bid me thence depart
One with Himself I cannot die
My soul is purchased with His blood
My life is hid with Christ on high
With Christ my Savior and my God
With Christ my Savior and my God
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Ps 115:1
Not to us, O LORD, not to us
but to your name be the glory,
because of your love and faithfulness.
Ps 115:9-11
O house of Israel, trust in the LORD—
he is their help and shield.
O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD—
he is their help and shield.
You who fear him, trust in the LORD—
he is their help and shield.
Thank you to those of you who read our blog and pour into our lives throughout the years, weeks, days, and moments!! Reminding us through the way that you walk in Him that He is our trust, our help and our shield!! And if you're struggling today... I pray that His Word reminds you and I trust & know that He and His Word will reach you at your deepest need.
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On Monday, March 10th... John starts at Biogen Idec, Inc (http://www.biogenidec.com) in Research Triangle Park, Durham, North Carolina. Words can not express our thankfulness to God in His provision of this position... especially when it came out of left field and left us feeling illequipped... but more importantly our grateful hearts toward Him who has taught us that His provision is way far beyond our income, insurance, and days off :) That is one of the 9 gabillion trillion zillion things that He has molded and shaped us to know over these past 4 years in NC.
We don't really know why we are staying here a bit longer... but we are trusting and know that He does.... we dont really know how long we are to stay.... but we know He had it planned before the beginning of the world and nothing is new to Him... we don't really know where we are headed from here... but we have faith that He has paved the way and will always lead us in the way of righteousness and the everlasting!!
So for now... we stay.... how long is "now?" One breath at a time....
Oh and Ps- Id be lying if I wasn't looking forward to having my husband home on Saturdays and Sundays for the first time in 4 years!! Whoo hoo!! He deserves a day off or two during the week...
So here's to the hardest working, most effective leader... father and loving husband... who worked every day without a complaint and came home with a smile on!! I've never seen anyone love me and Bright more like Christ than John Jay.
So I bid you adieu... one because Bright has the stomach flu and I need to tend to him but two... because I well up with tears everytime I think of His grace and how richly blessed I am to be married to John....
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3 comments:
Hey there. I am so happy that you get to have your husband home on the weekends. God is amazing, and He has a big plan for your lives. NC must need the Sellers family right there. :o)
What an incredible journey you are on! One thing is for sure, the Lord is busy preparing the next place you are to go. I can't wait to hear how it all turns out! It's good to hear that you are enjoying "now" while anticipating "then".
YEAHH!!!!!!!!! So happy for you. God's timing in provision is perfect....we have experienced that too.
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