The 2 first pictures of the Marshland in Point Pelee have been taken in the evening. the third one, as well as the one at the bottom of this devotional were taken in the morning
It was late in the afternoon
when we walked out over the marshland in Point Pelee, the most southern point in
Canada. It had been a hot, sunny day, and to my surprise, the aquatic plants all
seemed to have taken the brunt of it. There they were, completely wilted!
Too often we feel like these poor marsh plants, don't
we? Too often we too take the brunt of the adversities of any given day, and we
are left wanting, exhausted and demoralized. Where did this all come from? We
tend to remain reminiscent for days and weeks over such events, and they leave
us, quite literally, "out of steam".
Something miraculous happened to those plants through
the night, however. The next morning they had all been miraculously
reinvigorated, spreading their leaves wide to proudly display their blooms.
Why doesn't this happen to us? Is it possible that we
tend to focus more on our circumstances than in the promises of out loving
Heavenly Father?
Are we tired of going through one adversity after
another? The solution is simple: spend time with our Maker. It will revive
us,
guaranteed! "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will
give you rest." (Matt 11:28 KJV)
Are we feeling out of touch with the Almighty due to
trials that seem to darken our outlook on life? Let's go to Him and learn from
Him. Renewed strength will refresh our inner core, giving us a unique
perspective of our situation. "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am
meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls." (Matt 11:29
KJV)
King David faced numerous trials, more so than
most of
us. Still he declared: "Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive
me…" (Ps 138:7 KJV). He had come to know God intimately. He had experienced the
Truth that God ALWAYS keeps His promises.
With this in mind, we can't help but thank and praise
Him, even amidst our dire circumstances, for we live in expectation of His
provision! "Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the
name of our Lord Jesus Christ." (Eph 5:20 KJV)
We may feel welted in the evening, but let's expect
revival in the morning!
"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the
morning." (Ps 30:5 KJV)
To all of our Canadian subscribers: Happy
Thanksgiving!
Rob Chaffart
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