November 12, 2008
Everywhere
in Between
There
is no doubt we as believers cherish and do our best to hold on to our mountain
top experiences with and in God. As
important as mountain top experiences are, we can't live on top of the mountain
all our lives. Sometimes we live way down deep in the valleys of pain,
depression and despair. Most people spend their time somewhere between the two
extremes, moving a little up and a little down depending on what challenges they
face in life.
One
of the blessings of being a Christian is that we serve a God who is faithful no
matter what we face. He's there on the mountaintop rejoicing with us. He's in
the valley to comfort us. He's in the foothills as we struggle through the daily
grind of life.
He
is there to rejoice in our triumph. He is there to comfort us in our mourning.
He is there to encourage us in our trials and weakness.
He
is God.
God
said to Moses, "I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the
Israelites: `I AM has sent me to you.' Exodus 3:14 NIV
He
is the great I AM. He is not the "I was" or the "I will be".
He is the "I AM". He is the great God who was and is and is to come.
We can count on Him in the valleys and on the mountaintops.
He
doesn't change when our circumstances change.
Jesus
Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 NIV
Whatever
you will face today, He's there with and for you.
Until
next time, sing His praise from the tops of the mountains, praise His name from
the depths of your despair and call on Him everywhere in between.
Be
Blessed.
Darrel
Mason