May 22 “It Is What It Is!!” Joshua 1:9
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)
Boy oh boy, we are living in some extremely difficult times! Troubles, strife, discord, hatred, evil and twisted thoughts, and actions abound! If we focus on the actions and words of this world, we will continue to be discouraged and our witness for our Savior will be diluted! This is just what Satan would like for every believer! PRAISE GOD, that His Word is filled with encouraging words that provide an uplifting word of hope and inspiration for your day. God wants us to comfort us in times of need and through life's challenges. If you are feeling overwhelmed and anxious, the Bible can lift your spirits and give you a fresh start! Meditate on God’s Word, throughout the day and share them with your friends so you can send encouragement and impact someone else's day! The reality of our present age is that despair and anxiety have always been and will always be a part of life on Earth, but we can all find strength and guidance in the encouragement from the Bible, and the verses of Hope and Power. No matter what we face - job loss, relationship conflict, death of a loved one, or even a worldwide pandemic, there is always an opportunity to re-focus on God's promises.
God wants to encourage us to find joy and peace every single day, in everything that we do, or say. That's why Scripture is packed with encouraging verses and the Power to overcome! God's Word has been translated and kept alive for hundreds of centuries to speak directly to your heart now! You were meant to find hope through Jesus Christ and the love of God. The best way to fight discouragement is by meditating on words of encouragement that are found in God’s Holy Word! 2 Timothy 1:7 provides a powerful and dynamic statement of fact that we can live by… “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” Friends, I refuse to be swayed by the insanity of this day, but to cling to the promises of God’s Holy Word and I fully recognize that “IT IS WHAT IT IS,” and I choose to claim His Power, Presence, Provision and Blessed Hope, regardless of the circumstances! I have used this statement of fact, often… “IT IS WHAT IT IS!!” Remember, It Is, but we have a solution to the “ills of the day!” That Solution is JESUS CHRIST, OUR RISEN LORD! I am determined to live above the chaos and insanity of this age, and to continue to claim His Victory! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE! REMEMBER, “It Is What It Is,” and our calling is to Proclaim Jesus, the Answer to All of this world’s issues!!!!
SIDE NOTE: In My Opinion, there is a glaring example of “Political Correctness,” or “Chaos Driven Insanity,” in the changing of the name of Fort Bragg to Fort Liberty, based on some arbitrary thought that a name is offensive and will create irreparable harm to the population! A perfect example of “IT IS WHAT IT IS!”