There are certain things all of us hate to even think about facing. Have you ever thought about losing someone who is close to you? A parent, a husband, a wife, a child. You say to yourself, “I’d lose my mind if they were to die.”
You might do better than you think.
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though its waters roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with its swelling.” (Psalm 46:1–3
Nothing is large enough or strong enough to outdo God’s ever-present help and strength in your life. No matter how bad things look, you don’t need to fear because God is with you!
While it’s incredible to be reminded that God is always there and that He’ll always help you, it’s even more incredible to know why it is that He wants to do this; to understand why He wants to help you and give you strength to make it through any kind of situation.
In the book, The Song of Solomon, there is a vivid depiction of the romance between a groom and his bride-to-be. Listen to how he refers to her,
“Most beautiful of women” (1:8)“Oh, how beautiful! Your eyes are doves” (1:15)
“Like a lily among thorns is my darling among the maidens” (2:2)
“All beautiful you are, my darling; there is no flaw in you” (4:7)
“You have stolen my heart, my sister, my bride” (4:9)
These are not only insights to a man’s love for his fiancé; they are also descriptions of how God feels about you. You are dear to Him, beautiful to Him, cherished and loved by Him. This is why He is an ever-present help to you. He wants to be with you because He loves you immensely!
Now listen to how the bride-to-be responds to the One who loves her so much,
“Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm; for love is as strong as death” (Song of Solomon 8:6)
Would you allow yourself to be sealed in God’s love today? This simple, but powerful act will bring a confidence and grace to your life enabling you to face anything, even death. His love for you is stronger than death, even the death of someone very near and dear to you. He will bring you through!
And remember, on that day and in that moment when you need His help, not only will help be there, but He’ll be there too.
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