Devotional for Tuesday, May 17, 2016
“Jesus Is Always True To His Word”
by Dona Hake
Jesus is true to His Word, and when He says He will restore our soul, then He will for He is eternally faithful in all of His ways. Jesus told us that in this world there would be times of trouble. I am quite amazed when people try to live in an ideal place that pain and trouble should never cross their path. Even as we are under the tender, loving and faithful care of our Shepherd, there will be times in which our soul needs restored. Every one of us will encounter those times in which weariness is within our soul yet our Lord promises to lift us up, strengthen, and restore us. He knows exactly how to bring us back to a place of being energized in spirit in order that we may go on another day. I love how The Message translation brings to light “He restores my soul.”
Psalm 23:3 (The Message)
True to your word, you let me catch my breath and send me in the right direction.
True to your word, you let me catch my breath and send me in the right direction.
I would like to share with you a bit more regarding becoming weary in our souls. There are times in life in which we have all experienced one thing hitting us right after the other. Many times we can become weary in what this life throws at us, and we can feel that there is no rest for us in sight. Sometimes life can feel like ocean waves knocking us down one right after the other. There will be those times that we just know that if we are able to stand long enough we will be able catch our breath again. Sometimes life can make us feel this way. Today let this scripture remind us that the restoring and refreshing touch from our Lord will help us catch our breath and invigorate our souls.
Let us take hold of the truth that He is able to lift us back up no matter how long we have been down. His tender touch is able to wipe away the tears from our hurt, pain and sorrow. He is able to renew to us the strength we have seemed to have lost as our soul has grown weary. No matter what we have walked through and whether anyone understands, it matters not. Jesus understands any and all things we have walked through, and He will restore our souls as we ask Him to.
If your heart is weary and aching from pain, just ask Him. He is faithful and loving and ever ready to touch those that look to Him for true restoration! Remember, He is true to His Word and willing to accomplish it in your life.