HE IS FAITHFUL
by Charles Stanley, Into His Presence
There will be times in your spiritual walk when you feel as though all of heaven
is shut up before you. You may wonder whether God has forgotten you or you have
done something to disappoint Him. But nothing you do surprises God. He is omniscient
and perfectly aware of your every action.
Even in times of personal failure, God's love continues. He loves you unconditionally.
His affections are based not on your performance but on His grace. You could never
earn God's love. He cares for you just as much when you stumble as He does when you
walk closely beside Him. This is not an excuse for sin but an opportunity to learn
to love Him better.
Along the pathway of faith, you can expect to face times of trials and difficulty
when you feel as though you are completely removed from God. However, you are
not to walk by sight but in the reality of the promise that He will never leave
or forsake you (Heb. 13:5-6).
Faith always looks beyond the immediate to the eternal. The times you feel
God is doing nothing in your life are usually the times He is doing His
greatest work. Take heart. He may have you protected under the cover of
His hand while He works out the necessary details for your advancement.
Trust Him, and you will find Him faithful.
Precious Lord, help me look beyond the immediate to the eternal.
Help me realize that the times when I feel You are doing nothing in my
life are when You are doing Your greatest work.
