Rescued, Empowered and Unstoppable

by Wendy | Oct 13, 2024 | Devotional, Shop

Rescued, Empowered & Unstoppable

“Rescue me from the mouth of the lions; save me from the horns of the wild oxen.

I will declare your name to my people; in the assembly I will praise you.”

Psalm 22:21-22 (NIV)

Introduction

In the midst of life’s challenges, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and isolated. Yet, even in our darkest moments, there is a source of unwavering strength and hope. Psalm 22:21-22 reminds us of God’s rescuing power and the profound impact of sharing our faith with others. This passage speaks to our need for divine intervention and the joy that comes from acknowledging God’s hand in our lives.

Life Lessons

Life Lesson 1: Trust in God’s rescue

Just as the psalmist cried out for salvation from the dangers around him, we too can trust that God hears our cry for help. No matter how dire our situation, we are never beyond His reach. Believe that God will rescue you from your own challenges, whatever they may be.

Life Lesson 2: Acknowledgment of God’s Help

Recognizing and celebrating God’s intervention in our lives strengthens our faith and encourages others. When we openly declare how God has saved us, we become living testimonies of His grace and power.

Life Lesson 3: The Power of Community

Praising God within the assembly underscores the importance of community in our spiritual journey. Sharing our experiences and worshipping together fosters a sense of unity and mutual support, reminding us that we are not alone in our faith.

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Life Lesson 4: Gratitude in Adversity

Even when facing challenges, expressing gratitude for God’s past and present help can shift our perspective. By focusing on what God has already done, we can find the strength and courage to face current struggles with hope.

Life Lesson 5: Spreading Hope and Encouragement

Our personal stories of God’s rescue can inspire and uplift others who may be going through similar trials. By sharing our testimonies, we plant seeds of faith and hope in the hearts of those around us

Conclusion

Psalm 22:21-22 reminds us of God’s power to rescue us from our darkest moments and elevate us into a place of strength and praise. As you reflect on this passage, remember that you are never alone; God’s protective and uplifting hand is always upon you. By sharing your experiences of His grace, you become a beacon of hope for others, fostering a community rooted in faith and gratitude. Let your life be a testament to God’s unwavering love and His ability to turn your struggles into triumphs, guiding you and those around you towards a deeper connection with Him. .

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Prayer

Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude and awe for Your unwavering love and protection. Thank You for rescuing us from the challenges that threaten our peace and well-being. Help us to trust in Your power to save us, and to openly declare Your goodness to those around us. May our lives be a reflection of Your grace, and may we inspire others to seek Your face in their times of need. Strengthen our faith, unite us as a community, and fill our hearts with the courage to face every challenge with hope and confidence in Your unfailing love. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Romans 8 – in easy to understand language

by Wendy | Feb 5, 2021 | Bible Paraphrased, Bible Simply Understood, Devotional, Faith Blog, Romans, Shop

Romans 8

Before Jesus came to the earth, we didn’t have any hope. We were lost in our sins. When we give our life to Jesus, our sins are forgiven. God does not condemn us. He loves us.

Ever since God gave His law to Moses, we have been trying to obey that law – trying and failing.

Our sinful, human bodies kept doing what was wrong.

This is why we could never be saved by following the law – we simply could not follow it. Our fleshly impulses and desires always got in the way.

But when Jesus came to the earth, He was tempted to sin just like we are, but He overcame temptation and did not sin – not even once. And because He did not sin, Jesus fulfilled the law on our behalf and this set us free from it.

Instead of having a written law, God wrote the law on our hearts.

When we give our life to Jesus, God fills us with the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit reminds us of the law that God has put in our hearts and He also gives us the strength to withstand temptation.

While we live on this earth, we still struggle against sin, but now we have help, because the Spirit of Jesus has come into our hearts and he leads and guides us.

But we are not perfect. We will not be made perfect until Jesus comes and takes us to Heaven.

At that time, He will take away our old, sinful bodies and give us brand new bodies and a brand new nature – one that will never sin again. We will be free at last. We patiently wait for that time.

In the mean time, we still live in a sinful body and this means that we still do sin.

But now, all we have to do is ask God to forgive our sin in the Name of Jesus, and we are instantly and completely forgiven. In God’s eyes, it is as if we never sinned.

As we walk with Jesus every day and follow the leading of the Spirit, we become more like Him.

When we love God, we will still experience hard times because we live on this sinful earth, but God promises to take every hard situation and bring good out of it. What a comfort this is.

When you have God on your side, no-one can successfully come against you. They might try, but they won’t succeed.

God does not condemn us. He loves us and He sent Jesus to save us. Now Jesus is in Heaven, working continually on our behalf.

There is nothing at all – not any amount of trouble or hardship – that can separate us from God’s love.