Matthew 19:26
New Living Translation (NLT)
26 Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.”
O Israel, the one who formed you says,
“Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.
I have called you by name; you are mine.
2 When you go through deep waters,
I will be with you.
When you go through rivers of difficulty,
you will not drown.
When you walk through the fire of oppression,
you will not be burned up;
the flames will not consume you.
I love that the Word is ALIVE. I love that I have read this verse probably 2 dozen times in my life, and it has spoken to me for every situation the Holy Spirit has wanted at the moment. (Side note: "in my life" means since I bought my first Bible in April 2006)
Tonight, I am working on some FIGHT stuff and I told God, "I don't think we know enough to do this. We are not equipped and no one has a degree in anything that relates to any of this." Like God cares about resumes and degrees, like we do. He gives wisdom. He gives knowledge (James 1:5, Prov 2:6, Ecc 2:26). He pointed me to this verse in Matthew. Ahhhh, I am right. He gets the glory.
Uh, speaking of degrees, Nay and I were walking this week and realized we spent more time trying to GET our degrees than actually using it in the field. That doesn't make any sense. I'm waiting for God's plan to make perfect sense. It never, ever does. It is what my Papa Bear called "stupid." (Side note: my dad loves me far more than anyone else on this planet!!) "For being one of the smartest girls I know, this is the stupidest thing you could ever do." I agree, Pops, I'm just trying to follow this Jesus fella!!
So tonight, I will take the reminder that this FIGHT Ministries is definitely out of our league. We can't do anything as human beings. Thank goodness our Savior is well equipped and will be leading us.
Isaiah 43:1-3
New Living Translation (NLT)
The Savior of Israel
43 But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you.O Israel, the one who formed you says,
“Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.
I have called you by name; you are mine.
2 When you go through deep waters,
I will be with you.
When you go through rivers of difficulty,
you will not drown.
When you walk through the fire of oppression,
you will not be burned up;
the flames will not consume you.
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