God Is There With You!

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do
not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you
wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)

It is easy to say, “Praise the Lord!” when times are
good.  It is easy to believe that God
loves you when you are on the mountain top enjoying the sunshine.  But what happens when you are down in the dark
valley surrounded by your enemies?  Maybe
today, you are in the valley of marital, financial or physical trouble, and you
are asking, “Where is God?”

How comforting it is to know that wherever we go God is
there with us. Sometimes we find ourselves in situations and we wonder if God
is paying attention. We may feel so alone and even depressed.  We can't feel
God's presence, and we need His guidance and help.

Sometimes friends, spouses, and parents don't really
understand what we are going through.  But God does and He cares.  God told
Joshua to be strong and to have courage.  Then He told him a wonderful truth,
"The Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."  Yes, that's
right… wherever!  We don't have to feel all alone.  God is with us.  He is working
out the problems, and we don't even realize it.

“O Israel: Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have
summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be
with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set
you ablaze. For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior…Yes,
and from ancient days I am he. No one can deliver out of my hand. When I act,
who can reverse it?" (Isaiah 43:1-3, 13)

My friend, He is right there with you.  You are never alone.  God is with you in your specific trials, not
just throughout the year, or a month, or day, but in each hour, each minute,
and each second! At the exact moment of hardship, God is present.  

According to Psalm 34:18, “The LORD is close to the
brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”  God is with us,
leading us, guiding us, loving us and providing for us, all with His unlimited
resources.  What do we need?  Do we need strength, peace, love, joy, or hope?  He
has it all.  He is longing to pour out His favor and blessing upon us.  We need
to be open to Him and to trust Him.  We need, by faith, to receive what He has
for us.  

It is essential that we realize how much He loves us and that He has a
good purpose and plan for us. This Scripture is awesome.  There is nothing that God
doesn't know and cannot do for us.  He walks with us every moment of every day. 
We need only to speak these Scriptures to our hearts.  

The devil can't stand it when
we, in confidence, speak God's Word.  It builds faith in us and gives us the
strength to stand firm. You can trust Him. 
God is present and knows exactly what you’re facing, both the depth and
the heat.   

Your greatest fear may be that
you can’t endure the trial.  But as a
result of God’s presence, you are strengthened, and He promises that what you
face will not overwhelm you.  After all, He is “the Lord your God, the Holy One
of Israel, your Savior.”  And He is always with you. 

So whatever valley you are in today, don’t be
afraid.  God is there with you
strengthening and protecting you. Just
praise His love for you and let Him fight your battles for you!

Isaiah 41:10 reminds us, “So do not fear, for I am with
you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

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