Our God is an awesome God (like the song goes), he reigns in heaven above...is Got not awesome or what. While the circumstances of Israel during this time are not good and while the kings of the tribes of Israel are inconsistently obeying God (at best), God continues to honor his commitment for the Israelites. When faced with suffering, God reaches out his caring hands and provides...
26 The LORD had seen how bitterly everyone in Israel, whether slave or free, was suffering; there was no one to help them. 27 And since the LORD had not said he would blot out the name of Israel from under heaven, he saved them by the hand of Jeroboam son of Jehoash.(verses 26-27)
For me, I constantly think about my own suffering and moan "woe is me". Particularly about my job and the current stress I feel. Implored by a recent sermon in Luke 12 by my Pastor Scott, I am called not to worry. And here I see that God never stops watching over me and he knows when I am suffering. He loves me there is no doubt!
My Prayer: Lord, you DO love me and you DO care, especially when you see me suffering. Forgive me for my worry and my lack of trust. Help me lean on you, trust you, love you and gain strength from you.
