Happy New Year southern Saskatchewan! Great news: Almighty God dearly loves our region and He has great plans for us this year! He has not forgotten us!
But you say, what about 2021? Government is not our answer (although I don’t think most of you think that way, anyway). We are not our answer. We cannot rely on our own strength, abilities or resources to walk through these storms. Assuredly, Almighty God is our “Waymaker”; He is our answer!
Faith in our “Waymaker” is going to take us through, dear ones! The farmer and rancher, the ones close to the land, have lived lives of faith... maybe without even knowing it. Those, along with many entrepreneurs who have established small businesses such as automotive shops, heavy equipment businesses, hair dressing shops, cafes and the like, understand the walk of faith as they have believed for good crop/pasture conditions and or work to do.
This past year has shaken many of us to the core but let this word build courage in your spirit! Faith is going to take us through this year. This is key!
You may say, “But I’ve tried to have faith and it hasn’t worked out for me.”
Friend, faith is not hopeful wishing. Faith is not a religion. Faith is a substance. Faith comes by hearing the Word of God. What are you filling your eyes and ears with? Faith is being fixed on what the Word of God says. His Word is the final authority. Every promise in the Bible is for you! All of His promises are “yes” and “amen.” Find a promise to stand on. Write it on a recipe card or paper and carry it in your pocket or tape it on your fridge, meditating on it throughout the day. Have it before your eyes and begin to renew your mind and build your faith! When we fill our hearts and minds with His Word, it chases away every doubt and every fear. Make this the year you pick up that dusty Bible and read it!
Thankfulness is also going to take us through! The Word warns us to not be complainers. I’ve met some farmers and ranchers who seem to be professional complainers: it’s too hot/ too cold, it’s too dry/too wet, the snow is too deep, or there’s not enough snow... I’m sure you get the picture.
However, Philippians 2:14 says, “Do all things without grumbling or disputing.” Did you know that living in a place of gratefulness and thankfulness opens up the opportunity for God to show Himself strong on your behalf? Thankfulness not only opens a door to God’s provision and peace but also closes the door to “every evil thing.” James 3:16.One of the promises I’ve stood on in times past is found in Habakkuk 3:17-19. It covers both faith and thankfulness. I’d encourage you to read it and stand on it in the face of adversity.
As I write, the song, “Waymaker”, rings in my ear... “Even when I don’t feel it, You’re working... even when I don’t see it, You’re working... You never stop working.” So, Almighty God, even when we don’t feel it or see it, we trust that You are working on our behalf! We trust Your Word over the government’s word. We trust Your word over the mainstream media’s word. We trust Your Word over every word that exalts itself against the knowledge of You, Lord! We will trust You in the face of adversity. We will trust You because You never fail. You promise to be our Waymaker in 2021!
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