I will not leave you
comfortless: I will come to you. ~ John 14:18 KJV
Something woke me early this morning and the enemy was quick
to pounce on me with condemnation. In my exhausted state, it took me a moment
to recognize what was happening, but when I did I said, “This is condemnation.”
Even though the speaking stopped, the images lingered, until God spoke and I
heard my Father say, “Come away with Me. Draw away with Me and leave everything
else behind.” I saw Him holding me; I was safe and secure in my Father’s arms.
He turned me around, still holding me close to His chest. With a single word,
He disbanded all the enemy’s lies. He said, “See. Everything is fine.”
When I got out of bed and into my God-chair, I had a strong
urge to read my Bible, to find comfort there, but I didn’t know where to begin
because the chapter I’ve been studying felt dry. Holy Spirit led me. When I
opened up my laptop, one of the Bible study sites I use opened to John 14:18. Holy
Spirit showed me that in this scripture God promises to never send me away from
Him, deprived and desolate, bereaving a death, like one without a Father.
Instead, He will come from one place and into another for me.
Father, thank you that though the enemy attacks and is ready
to pounce, especially when I’m tired and vulnerable, You are greater and You
come to comfort me and not leave me comfortless! In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
©Heather
Potts 2016
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