Looking Unto JESUS in the Midst of These Calamities

“...yea, in the shadow of Thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.” -Psalm 57:1c [KJV]

It is not unusual for the Lord’s people to be brought to hardships, sicknesses and distresses in this world by God’s good and wise providence. “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). In the midst of these difficulties recollect that nothing comes to pass apart from the purpose of Him who “worketh all things after the counsel of His own will” (Ephesians 1:11). The very origin of every trial is the holy and wise purpose of God. The Lord, through His providence, brings to pass that which was predestinated before He ever made the world.

Let us learn, therefore, in the midst of the afflicting occurrences of life, not only to be submissive to the will of God, but to rejoice in the Lord who universally governs to fulfill His purpose and work all things together for the good of His beloved children. Seek to have the attitude of Job. When his life spiraled downward from joy to utter heart-break, it is written, “Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped. And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the Name of the LORD” (Job 1:21). Let us have the same mindset in every situation that the brethren had when they told the Apostle Paul goodbye: “The will of the Lord be done” (Acts 21:14). Troubled child of the King, rest secure in Christ knowing that your eternal Surety, Savior, and Shepherd is working all things out for your welfare.

You are, after all, one of His eternally justified, chosen, redeemed, regenerated, called, saved, kept and soon to be glorified sheep. We must repose our lives, with its daily cares, upon the same One upon whom we rest our souls Jesus Christ, once crucified, buried and risen who ever lives to make intercession for us. “Yea, in the shadow of Thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be over-past” (Psalm 57:1). Let every sinner saved by free grace find comfort and encouragement in the midst of all the mysterious happenings of providence knowing they are ordained by and managed by our Covenant God. He controls all things to accomplish His eternal purpose and He will never forget, neglect or abandon His people. These troubles will serve His purpose: driving us to the Lord and causing us to cast our cares upon Him knowing that He cares for us.

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