Power to Move

O Sovereign Lord! You made the heavens and earth by Your strong hand and powerful arm. Nothing is too hard for You. – (Jeremiah 32:17, NLT)

Lord God, with Your great power You made the earth and the sky. There is nothing too hard for You to do. – (Jeremiah 32:17, ERV)

Eternal Lord, with Your outstretched arm and Your enormous power You created the heavens and the earth. Nothing is too difficult for You. – (Jeremiah 32:17, VOICE)

 

There are days when the tasks that lie before us appear insurmountable. However, when we slow down, and remember where our strength comes from, the seemingly impossible or overwhelmingly daunting, take on a new look when viewed through His lens. If the very same God who created heaven and earth is for us, how can we question the call before us? I think it is by design that He directs us to destinations that are practical impossibilities on our own, yet in Him, doors open, provisions are supplied, strength is granted, and a way is made where there seemed to be no way. As we choose to rely on our Redeemer, we begin to recognize the reality of all that He can do, despite our own limitations. May we ever seek the Lord and His supply as He calls us to the seemingly impossible. The Creator of heaven and earth can make way where we cannot, and His storehouse never runs low.

 

The Lord, our great God,hope-overflowing

Maker of all things;

Has power to move,

As His strength He brings.

Nothing that we face,

Is beyond His reach;

He can move mountains,

For those who choose seek.

Ever seek the Lord,

To walk in His way;

Ask for help and strength,

To by faith, obey.

 

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You made the heavens and the earth by Your mighty hands, and that nothing is impossible for You. Thank You that we can come to You for help, and that You will supply what we need to follow where You lead. Forgive us for attempting to take things on in our own strength, or for avoiding that which You are calling us to out of fear because of our own lack. Teach us to trust You more, so that we would rely on You and Your mighty hands to be our help and our hope when we cannot see how what lies before us is possible. Show us how to love and encourage those around us, so that they might see the hope that is found in You. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we seek You for strength when we cannot see a way, and trust You to lead us, even when we cannot see the path that You have placed before us. Amen.

© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present

Shout aloud and sing for joy. – Isaiah 12:6

Beautiful Feet

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” – (Isaiah 52:7)

 

God calls the feet of those who bring His good news to others, beautiful. Daily, we have opportunities to proclaim peace on His behalf. As we bear good tidings before others, doors open for us to share the hope of salvation with those who do not yet know their own need for Christ. The Lord reigns, whether individuals recognize Him for who He is or not. It is our charge, as His children, to be the hearts and hands that reach out to those who do not yet know Him. May we each find footing on the path that delivers good news, and come to know His pleasure in our pursuit of proclaiming truth.

 

How beautiful,

upon mountain tops;Beautiful Feet

are feet of those,

who choose not to stop.

Ever moving,

proclaiming His peace;

sharing His good,

pointing to release.

Good tidings brought,

through our God who reigns;

freedom is found,

as truth is proclaimed.

 

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that we have the privilege to be instruments of Your peace as we go forth as Your representatives into the world. Thank You that You do not expect us all to be great orators or preachers, as You utilize us as You have created us. Thank You that You consider it a thing of beauty, any time that we step out in faith to share our faith in love. Forgive us for our fearfulness, and grant us a boldness before all whom we encounter. Teach us to trust You for the words and the opportunities, and help us to live and love in such a way, that people cannot help but wonder why we do what we do. May many who do not yet know You, come to know You as their Savior and King. Be glorified as we go forth proclaiming peace and share the good news of who You are. Amen.

© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present.

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort. – 2 Corinthians 1:3