Down But Not Out
January 14
Read : Psalm 88
The peace of God… will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus – Philippians 4:7
The Bible In One year
Genesis 40 – 42
The 18th century author Samuel Johnson was noted for his sit, sensitivity, and encyclopedic knowledge. He found solitude depressing so he often took in the poor and home less so that he could be surrounding by people. He also confessed that he had a deep fear of dying.
An Encyclopedia Britannica article, however, speak of Jonson’s “zest for living.” It characterizes him as a “Christian moralist” with a strong conviction of the reality of sin and of the redemption provide through faith in Jesus Christ. It also says that “his faith prevailed,” through faith in Jesus Christ. It also says that “his faith prevailed, “for when he knew he was dying “he refused to take opiates because he had prayed that he might render his soul to God unclouded.” The articles concludes, “Few men have left finer examples of the art of living than Samuel Johnson.”
I have known many believers with a disposition like that. Most of them went through repeated cycles of joy and gloom. And when they were down, merely already aware of them. But they kept living for God and praying, and their faith prevailed. The “peace of God” filled their hearts(Phil. 4:7). That’s good new for all of us, especially for those who go through times of doubt and despair. – Herb Vander Lugt
Whenever darkness grips your soul
And you are tempted to despair,
Remember Christ’s unfailing love,
And trust His faithful, tender care. – Sper
When life is filled with shadows, face the sunshine of God’s love.
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