Put Your Eyes Upon The Almighty God

There  is  no  possible  use  to  deny  that there are difficulties and opposing influences found in our life today, and they of many descriptions. As hard as we try, we find little to no comfort and encouragement from these fates of life. We find our hearts sinking with these on-coming floods. Yet, some speak as though they want us to think that there are no real problems, which goes to prove their profound ignorance of the stern realities of life. They might as well tell us that we ought not to have a head on our shoulders or a heart in our bosom. Such people know not how to comfort those cast down by unfortunate events. Let us consider Moses of old and how he would help the people.

            Just how did Moses go about encouraging the hearts of his brethren?  He said, “Be not affrighted.” (Deut.7:21). Did Moses over look the facts? Did he not believe that  there  are no enemies they have to engage, no difficulties for them to face, no dangers in their path? No, rather he told them “the LORD thy God is among you, a Mighty God  and  terrible.”    Friends,  there  is  the  real  and  true  comfort  and  needed   encouragement! The enemies were there, but God is the sure resource. It was asked, “O our God, wilt  Thou not judge them?  For we have no might against this great company that cometh against us, neither know we what to do, but our eyes are upon Thee.” (Deut.7:22).

            Can we not see, here lies the precious truth, help, and everlasting comfort! The eye, attention, or mind is upon God. His promise, His love, and His care is now brought in, and this settles every thing! Can we not remember, “if God be for us, who can be against us?” (Rom.8:31). Moses meets the rising fears of the people in the way it must be met, and God  told him how to meet the situation.  Although “these nations are more than I.”  Yes, but they are not more than the Mighty and terrible God!” What nation could then or can today stand against Him and find victory? None!

What shall we think and say today of all the many troubles we are called upon to bear?

James was inspired to let us know that such was for a good reason. “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing that the trying of your faith worketh patience.” (Jas. 1:2-3).  What shall we say?  Simply this “Put your eyes upon the Almighty God.”  Amen!

. . . . Fred  House