Presence of God, Part 2

We are on our way to visit a dear friend who may be living her last days on this earth. I am sure that her family and friends are having conflicting thoughts at this time. On one hand they can rejoice because of the Christian life that she has lived but their hearts are laden with sadness because of her imminent departure from their presence. This morning my wife read these statements to me from a devotional written by Sarah Young entitled "Jesus Calling." I feel these statements once again remind us of the Promises of Christ. Take a moment and carefully read these words; "I AM WITH YOU. These four words are like a safety net, protecting you from falling into despair. Because you are human, you will always have ups and downs in your life experience. But the promise of My Presence limits how far you can go down." These words remind us that we have a secure anchor to hold during those moments of trial and anxiety that we will face. An old hymn makes this declaration, "Hold to God's unchanging Hand..." By faith we are able to hold to God even when the winds of life are blowing against us. Trust in His presence today!