Author Darlene J Conard

Cool breezes gently swept over the town of Richwood WV giving an indication autumn is in transit. Several crimson leaves bursting with color outshined the green in several trees. Wow, I thought, it’s already August. Children are preparing to go back to school. Sports, sweaters, jeans and other adjustments are in preparation for chilly weather. Stores are stocking their shelves with cinnamon, pumpkin, and apple items representing the season.

In a mid-sleep yesterday morning weaving through my thoughts were things such as, Things have gone from bad to worse. Unexpected turns such as these are not unusual when God’s hand is at work. My human nature wrestles with faith from time to time.

. Faith is a part of the armor of God. (Ephesians 6:16) Without it our hearts are exposed to poisonous arrows coming from every angle. There’s never a time to let down the shield of faith, ever! Yes, God is working; however, faith is our responsibility.

“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Hebrews 11:6 KJV

Thomas refused to believe Jesus resurrected unless he saw Him with his own eyes.After eight days Jesus appeared to them in their hiding place. (John 20:19) Jesus lovingly encouraged Thomas still in doubting to physically touch the His scars. Although the wound on Jesus said remained open, it didn’t mean defeat. No longer did blood flow from it but life.

Sampson withdrew honey out of the lion’s carcass. (Judges 14:8) Thomas reached into the Lion of the Tribe of Judah who was alive and well withdrawing spiritual honey. “O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.” Psalms 24:8 KJV 

Jesus saith unto him, “Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.”  John 9:29 KJV

Getting back to the beginning of autumn in transit, the presenting of fall décor, scents, decline of hot weather is evidence to prepare for what is coming.  ^“(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.”

Get ready! Circumstance doesn’t just go from, bad to worse when God is involved but better. Again get ready for spiritual climax! Get ready for a brand new season walking with Jesus.

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