Birth Pang Years

Mark 13:8

New King James Version

⁸ For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be earthquakes in various places, and there will be famines and troubles. These are the beginnings of ^[b]sorrows.

Romans 8:22-25

New King James Version

²² For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now. ²³ Not only that, but we also who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body. ²⁴ For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? ²⁵ But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.

I don’t know about you, but these pandemic years have not been easy. Never has there been a time of such radical change in this nation or, for that matter, this world. Yes, there is a nasty “bug” going around; there is also the biggest political football which has ever been tossed around the world in play.  A person no longer knows who to listen to and which news sources are sharing The Truth. Nothing is as it used to be..... or is it?

I was definitely being caught up in this whirlpool when I felt the Holy Spirit whispering to my heart.

“Write. Type what I am laying on your heart, Child. I AM and will be with you, ALWAYS. Through it all, your Savior. Giving salvation from daily issues and also significant and eternal issues. Your feet upon the rock of your salvation; do not slip or stumble but stay sure in Me. My Spirit teaches and reveals, My Father guides you into those paths My footsteps take. I AM Jesus, your Lord and Savior always. Banish doubts, hesitations and fears in the Name Above All Names, your Lord Jesus Christ is the faithful One. Walk with Me and be encouraged today – I AM with you.”

James 1:17 ESV

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.

Hebrews 13:8 ESV

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

Isaiah 41:10

New King James Version

¹⁰ Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’

Isaiah 33:6

New International Version

⁶ He will be the sure foundation for your times,a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure.

Prayer: Oh, Lord Jesus, thanking You for Your promises to be with us always and not change. Praise You that you ARE our sure foundation. And when all else has shifted into a state of uncertainty and unpredictability, YOU are our ROCK.  When all is shaken, YOU are left standing. Thanking You for that incredible assurance. We pray in Jesus most dependable name! AMEN.

About Self 
 
Saved by His grace in 1974, from 9 years of professing atheism into His loving arms. RN for 23 years, missionary with YWAM then statistical analyst for Every Home for Christ over 9 years. Living with my husband in the middle of a mountain meadow. GRIN! Wanting to spread the good news