Hope for the hopeless

Panic among people due, to increase in number of positive cases of Covid-19, economic struggles, terrorism, riots, and so on. These are driving human beings crazy. All, are in world of insecurity, and fear. It is obvious for the people to be, anxious, and have a crush, on the inner peace of mind. Since, the quarantine measures have been advised, people are told to stay indoors. Supply of food, and water is being provided by, the government authorities to, some districts. When one faces such crisis, people start losing hope. God, has a  great purpose behind what all you, and me face. He, will display His work in the correct time. Don't look on situations around us, rather view from God's scripture. He will speak to you from the verses, and fill your mind with peace. He, is in control of everything. If you trust Him, He, will never leave you disappointed.

God, knows each of us. He, is the creator so, He knows where, you will flourish well, and He, will plant you there. Like, a gardener knows about each plant, where and what climate is suitable for cactus, a rose, an orchid, and other flowering plants. God, knows exactly what, how much, and when you need. He will supply you, from the sources you cannot imagine. While, I was pondering on the word of God, in the life of Daniel, Esther, Elijah, Ruth, Paul, Moses, and other great heroes; God, provided help from unlikely sources.

When, I was reading my bible portion, Exodus 17: 6 " I will stand there before you by the rock at Horeb. Strike the rock, and water will come out of it for the people to drink." See, how Almighty God  provided from the most unlikely sources, to provide help for the Israelites feared; death for lack of water but, Moses who didn't have any ability, was used by God to, provide water for them. That to, from the rock which was struck by, a rod and water gushed out....He takes care not only by, providing water even bread and meat from the source we cannot imagine.

I was wonderstruck how, God, directed the ravens to; feed His faithful prophet Elijah. The black bird, crow, or a raven who is so smart to snatch, other people's food and be self satisfied, that bird satisfied the  hunger of Elijah, every morning, and every evening as commanded by, God. Not only, God's people the nature around us too, obey God's, word. In 1 Kings 17:4 "You will drink from the brook, and I have directed the ravens to supply you with food there."

Recalling an incident which I, like to share, about ravens. When my mother, used to clean the scales of fish, and cut into small pieces the ravens, irritated us by caw-caw, till they; didn't get anything. Sometimes, if our concentration is on something else, it would dart in, and take a piece in it's beak and fly away. God could have provided the food in a bulk, no but for the faith of Elijah to grow stronger, He provided for each day. "Give us today our daily bread".

Good people also face hardship, trials, and problems in life.. Don't lose your hope. Circumstances, can deplete us but, if your hope is strong God, will do wonders in your life. As Paul said, in Phil 4:19 "My God shall supply all my need". The hope you have in Jesus, cannot be taken away by anyone, Rom 8:36 "Nothing can separate us from the Love of Christ, who gave Himself as a ransom for us". His word is true, and His promise will never fail. Keep up your faith and hope.

 Friends, I am just writing a blog. Please do comment your opinions and share with your friends, those who have hard and bitter times, it may encourage and boost the energy levels. God bless you.

Thanks

Ann