This post will be short. I only have a few minutes, but the Lord has really been impressing the importance of this on eupon my heart. Yesterday at work, I was confronted with two sad stories. Nothing that I personally was involved with, but two seperate things that two of my co-workers are facing. I don't want to go into specifics, but just know that both of their stories are full of hurt and alternative methods of seeking relief that will only do more harm than good. My heart is hurting for them both.
After hearing both their stories yesterday, my heart was heavy. I asked , "Lord, why does there have to be so much hurt and pain in this world? Why is it so broken? Why can't everyone find you?" I became discouraged, only seeing the brokenness and unable to see the goodness. I found myself yearning for heaven. I can't wait to be there!
"Then I saw a 'new heaven and a new earth', for the first heaven had passed away and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a voice from the throne saying "Look! God's dwelling place is now among the people and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear form their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." He who was seated on the throne said, "I am making everything new!"
-Revelation 21:1-5
My heart was so heavy when I took my 15 minute break, I got my pocket Bible out of my purse. I began flipping through the beloved pages, searching for comfort and enocuragement. I went to the book of Psalm. AS I began reading, I fell upon chapter 27. Here David is stating his confidence in the Lord, how he should not fear anyone. He spoke about how God would save him from his enemies. However, the last verses were what stuck with me.
"I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord: be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord." Psalm 27:13-14
And so I shall remain confident. There IS goodness HERE. God IS working HERE. I must only wait on Him. He WILL show me. And I will be patient and trust in His love, knowing that He knows far more than I do.
