Victory In Christ

Recently God has been busy shuffling my card deck (or so it would seem). For a long time, I couldn’t figure out what He was up to, but I figured, “Hey, He’s God! He knows what He’s doing, so I’ll just continue to trust Him.” (I’ve seen what happens when I try to do my own thing apart from Him, and it isn’t pretty.) 

The last several years have brought significant changes in my life. The constants I had relied upon had become variables or disappeared completely. Going on three years ago, for example, my wife Kathy went to be with the Lord. Then I moved to my new home near Austin, Texas. I’m making new friends now while continuing to intercede for the many who have been on our prayer list for decades. 

We all who are still here thankfully made it through the Covid years. Nevertheless, right before Christmas 2023, I had a mild heart attack. Thankfully, I recovered and completed 12 weeks of cardio rehab… more shuffling with lifestyle changes.

We have all experienced major inflation such as hasn’t been seen in decades, as well as droughts, then torrential rains, extreme heat, and then more water restrictions. What in the world has been going on? The only thing constant is CHANGE. 

The Bible says in Hebrews 12:26-27: “Now He has promised, ‘Once more I will shake not only the earth but also heaven.’ The expression ‘once more’ signifies the removal of what can be shaken, that is, what He has made, so that what cannot be shaken may remain.”

In the midst of all the uncertainty, revivals have broken out especially among the youth.  People are calling upon God once more. We are not shaken when we are firmly planted upon the Rock, Christ Jesus!

The newest card on the top of my personal deck involves serving ministries through intercessory prayer! 

When I wait upon the Lord, I have confidence that things always work out for my good because I love and serve Him. I have chosen to watch in amazement as He shuffles my deck and provides for my needs. So, we all are choosing to walk by faith — not fearing the future, for our Lord IS our future.