By Pastor/Evangelist Barbara Lynch {As posted in this weeks bulletin August 13, 2023 through August 19, 2023}

QUESTIONS ???

Where is your Joy in the midst of the storms of life? Why can you not praise Me in all things? You do not understand that I am the same today, tomorrow, and forever. I never change. I am your Father when you are happy, and I am your Father when you are going through the storms of life that try and test you. Hebrews 13:8 (NIV2011) says Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Your circumstances do not limit God. Your unbelief limits him.

What is there in you that refuses to trust Me 24/7? What else can I do to prove I will never leave or forsake you? How old are you? That is how long I have been walking with you, leading, guiding, directing your footsteps, and protecting you. I have been speaking into your life all the days of your life. I have been with you in the valleys, and I have been with you on the mountaintops. I weep over you when you sleep at night because I know you do not trust Me. Because of this distrust, you keep the door open for all the deceptions of the evil one to creep in and cause you unrest. Why do you do this?

Another question, why will you believe the enemy’s lies but refuse to believe your Father’s Still Small Voice? That is a question that the entire Body of Christ must answer. You will stand before Me one day, and I will judge every action and every motive of the heart.

You allow the enemy to Lord it over you, but you will not trust Me to lead, guide, and direct you in Righteousness and Mercy. Tell Me, where is the justice in this? Who created you? Who breathed life into your nostrils? Who was there when the darkness overtook you? Who has been holding your heart in His hands? Who created the Angelic Host that is at your beck and call continually? Who hung on that cross between two sinners on Calvary’s hill after the disgrace, the floggings, and crowned with a crown of thorns? Whose blood flowed down Calvary’s hill for your salvation? Think about these questions, and then decide what you will do about your Joy. My Word tells you the Joy of the Lord is your strength. Because you have allowed the enemy to steal your Joy, he has also stolen your strength, and because you have no strength, you believe the lie. Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV2011) Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the Joy of the LORD is your strength.”