230. The Lord will never leave us: Do not let our hearts be troubled.

14 December 2021
I will never leave you.

Joshua 1
1 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: 
5 “No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

John 14
18 “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.
1 Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.”





The Lord Jesus had compassion for the helpless.

When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Matthew 9:36

Compassion.

In our Bible study, it was asked what are the similarities and differences in Jesus' feeding of the 5000 in Matthew 14, and feeding of the 4000 in Matthew 15.

I did not know the first one was in Jewish territory while the second one was in non-Jewish territory or in Gentile territory.

Matthew 15 also highlighted the great faith of the Canaanite woman in contrast to the hypocrisy of the Pharisees in Matthew 14.

In both instances of the feeding of the multitude, it was mentioned Jesus was moved with compassion.

When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. Matthew 14:14

Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may collapse on the way.” Matthew 15:32

The Lord helps the helpless, He has compassion on the helpless.

He will never leave the helpless.

The Lord Jesus showed compassion to the Jewish and to the Gentiles, He has compassion for everyone coming to Him for help.


Let's read it again.

“God helps the helpless.”

“Only he who is helpless can truly pray. Your helplessness is your best prayer.”

You can reread it over and over.

We can only come to God in true prayer when we are helpless.






I remember my affliction and my wandering,
    the bitterness and the gall.
I well remember them,
    and my soul is downcast within me.
Yet this I call to mind
    and therefore I have hope:
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
    for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
    great is your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:19-23)

Disappointments are God's appointment. Amen.

Do let our hearts be troubled.

Let's meditate on the lyrics of this song which I came upon, on fb add music menu, when I posted the top verses earlier on fb my story.


Trust in Me,
Keep your life free,
From what the love of money will do
Am I not enough for you?

(Chorus)
Never will I leave you,
That's something I'll never do.
Forever remember that it's true,
Never will I leave you.

When you fear,
The scars and tears.
Remember what I have sworn,
I'll be with you through the storm.

(Chorus)

And when you fear,
That's when I'm near.
Your soul's security,
When will you believe?

(Chorus)
Never will I leave you...

"“You do not want to leave too, do you?” Jesus asked the Twelve.
Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. 
We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God.”"(John 6:67-69). My Lord, my God, I put my trust in You, in Jesus' name. Amen.

28 February 2018"

May you be blessed with God's Word.

Maraming salamat.

Comments

  1. mcgDecember 16, 2021 at 2:40 AM

    My Lord Jesus, have compassion on me as well. Surrendering all my woes to You.

    Thank you for this particular blog. Now on my knees in prayer.🙏

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