-June 28, 2023-
Good morning, happy Wednesday,
“You have granted me life and favor, and your care has preserved my spirit.”
(Job 10:12).
Job in all his trials and sufferings came to the enviable conclusion that God takes care of him at all times. There are no exceptions, no disclaimers. This gave him such comfort. There are four seasons on earth: winter, spring, summer, and fall. Each one is distinctive and has different blessings and challenges. God made the promise in Genesis 9:22, “While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease.”
God is a four season God who has a plan for our lives. He is with us through the chill of winter, the warmth of spring, the heat of summer, and the coolness of fall. It is a picture of our Christian lives. God provides for us daily, monthly, and yearly. Though everything is is moving so fast, the Lord has us on His pace. God has granted us life, favor, and care.
• Life – God created us, and gave us life, both physical and spiritual. Life is so short and we need to make the most of all our opportunities. Paul said to the Athenians, “For in Him we live and move and have our being, as some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are His offering’” (Acts 17:28). God keeps us alive on earth for as long as it is will. We are in His hands.
• Favor – God not only gives us life but He gives us favor. The word favor is defined as approval, support, or liking for someone or something.” The Lord not only grants us His favor but uses others to show us favor as well. Abraham said to the Lord in Genesis 18:3, “…My Lord, if I have found favor in Your sight, do not pass on by Your servant.” Finding favor is a frequently used expression in Scripture.
• Care – God cares for us and preserves us through the ups and downs of life. He is our heavenly Father. He knows our needs, and provides for us. Civilla Martin wrote in her wonderful hymn, “Be not dismayed whate’er betide, God will take care of you; Beneath His wings of love abide, God will take care of you.” We know He cares for us because He has proven Himself faithful all through the years, through all our fears and tears, and in joys and blessings never ceasing. He takes great care of us.
Let us thank the Lord for granting us life, favor, and care in every season. We can trust Him every step of the way. This is why David wrote at the end of Psalm 23, “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” (Psalm 23:6).
Have a blessed day in the sunshine of His grace. Stay safe and healthy.
Having the clearest vision, when we see His abundant provision,
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 