I happened to be in the car this afternoon and heard a little bit of Turning Point with Dr. David Jeremiah. As "luck" would have it, the message was exactly what I needed to hear at that moment.
I don't know why I am surprised when God sends a timely message my way. And for the doubters who might be reading this (who am I kidding -- nobody reads this) I have no doubt that the broadcast I heard today was intended for my ears on this specific day.
Turning Point is celebrating their 30th anniversary of broadcast ministry. I certainly wasn't listening when Dr. Jeremiah first began proclaiming God's Word over the airwaves in 1982. I probably heard the program for the first time in the early 90's and I've listened off and on since then. Most days I don't hear the program, but today I did, and the message of God's unchanging, steadfast love for me, in spite of the mess that I've made of my life, brought me to tears.
Dr. Jeremiah encouraged me as he talked about mighty men of God throughout the Bible and more recent history who've struggled with depression and who felt far from the Father's love. These spiritual giants faced some of the same demons I have, but God was faithful and He sustained them in their despair. I needed that reminder that nothing that threatens to overwhelm me is beyond the power of God. I don't need to fear Satan and his lies because I have the Holy Spirit within me. The truth of God that the Spirit speaks to my heart and soul every moment is stronger than any lie the evil one might think he could use to destroy me.
I am grateful for the ministry of Turning Point, the Word-centered teaching of Dr. Jeremiah, and especially my heavenly Father who knows me and speaks directly to the concerns and sorrows of my life.
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