September 14, 2024
My dearly beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet and bless you all in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Let us take this verse from the book of Jeremiah 17:17, “You are my hope on the day of doom.”
My dear brothers and sisters, this verse reminds us that in the day of trouble, the Lord is our refuge. Often, when hardships come into our lives, people tend to seek relief in worldly pleasures. When difficulties or famine arise in a person’s life, they may be found in places like a bar or engaging in temporary pleasures, trying to forget their worries. You might hear them say, “Nothing good is happening in my life. I’m depressed, mentally exhausted, and drinking to forget my worries.” Some even turn to harmful habits like drugs, offering the excuse that it helps them escape their problems. But what does the Bible say? It tells us that in times of trouble, we should turn to the Lord, for only He can truly rescue us from our situations. So, I urge you to take this good counsel. When hardships come, come to the Lord. As the verse says, “You are my hope on the day of doom.”
Surrender yourself to the Lord. I remember in my youth, when I faced problems, I would go to the church and sit in front of the cross. Coming from a Roman Catholic background, I remember the church doors being open from morning until evening. I would go, sit before the cross, and pour out my heart silently. My mouth wouldn’t speak, but my eyes would fill with tears. I didn’t know many prayers, but I would say the ones I had learned. After a while, the tears would stop, and I would leave feeling lighter, not knowing where my burdens had gone. Somehow, the problems would resolve themselves.
Even now, when I face struggles, I close my door, sit quietly, and cry. Sometimes, when we’re in trouble, we don’t have the words to pray. But if you sit silently before the Lord, you’ll feel a great peace. And when you step out, you’ll witness miracles in those very areas you cried about. This is what the verse means, “You are my hope on the day of doom.” There’s no need to turn to sinful activities, drink, or roam around seeking temporary relief. Instead, go to the Lord. Go to your room, close the door, sit quietly, or go to any church and sit at the foot of the cross. There’s power in that experience. Only if you try it will you understand. Today, I offer this counsel to you: when trouble comes, seek refuge in the Lord. He will do great things for you.
PRAYER:
Dear Lord, we thank You. I bless all these dear children in the name of Jesus. Thank You, Lord, for surrounding them with Your grace. In times of trouble, let them not run here and there seeking sinful pleasures. Instead, let them come to You and fall at Your feet for a permanent solution to their problems. Let them receive this counsel from Your Word and be blessed. May they enjoy good health and prosper in all things, just as their soul prospers. In Jesus’ Name, we pray.
Amen.
