No Matter What

 ^"In Him and through faith in Him we may approach God with freedom and confidence" (Eph.3:12, NIV).

No matter what...How bold is your faith? How robust is your hope? How true is your belief? These are valid questions to ask oneself when facing adversity or dealing with hard times in your life especially when the heartless and laughing voice of doubt creeps in. I like to envision Jesus asking me these questions during a one-on-one session in His presence. Jesus assures us that the last word always belongs to Him and that He moves at His own pace, and that He is never late, He is always right on time. God is faithful, and He will answer our prayers in His perfect timing, His will, His way, His wisdom, His purpose, for His ultimate glory. "When the time is right, I the Lord will make it happen" (Is. 60:22).

His word reminds us that His ways and thoughts are "higher" than our own (Is. 55:9). God is never flustered or delayed, and nothing can stop Him from carrying out His purposes.

Throughout scripture we are also reminded "Do not be afraid; only keep believing [in Me and My power]" (Mark 5:36b, Amp). We must strengthen our belief with a sturdy faith, solidify our hope, and commit to trust in Him no matter what! May we not lose hope even though we may not see what may be coming, that doesn't mean that Jesus isn't about to show up in a life-giving way that will change everything for the better. Pay attention, you may bump into the grace of God that He intended all along. No matter what, don't lose hope, it may be taking another way. "Wait for and confidently expect the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for and confidently expect the Lord" (Ps. 27:14, Amp).

May your faith be bold, your hope be robust, and your belief be true no matter what! 

^"So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up" (Gal. 6:9, NLT).

Father God, we praise You for loving and protecting us. Give us the ears to hear from You, eyes to see the truth, a heart pure and trustworthy, and a mind that is full of hope. We will wait on You, Father with confident expectation. In Jesus Name, Amen.