Sometimes in life it feels like we are free-falling … with no parachute!
Who knows what our future will hold?!! Good and bad for sure! Last night I felt myself getting extremely anxious about the unknown. What will happen? Cancer? One of my children dying? A granchild born with a serious health issue? Will I be alone the rest of my life? There may be some awesome things, too, like winning the lottery! Although, since I never play, that is highly unlikely. So I began to dwell on the horrible things more likely to happen :p
As I began to pray about these fears that were overtaking me, I saw a picture of myself free-falling with no hope of survival. I was falling faster and faster. It’s all good during the free-falling part, right?! There is a breath taking view and such an invigorating sense of freedom. But I knew this sweet spot wouldn’t last forever! The landing would not be so pleasant! The fear of the future was robbing me of the beautiful place I was now.
Love the heart-shaped parachute!
Suddenly, there was Jesus. He had always been there, but I didn’t see Him because I was so preoccupied with what might happen. He grabbed my hands and gazed lovingly into my eyes as we free-fell together. His firm grip overwhelmed me with peace! I could trust Him! Just then I noticed … He had a parachute!!! I knew that He knew the perfect time to pull the cord to release it! He would tuck me into Himself and hold me ever so tightly as we landed safely. There was nothing to fear. But for right now, we were just enjoying this part of our radical adventure … the free-fall!
He has promised to never leave me nor forsake me. He will never let me splat on the ground! He has promised that I have a purpose and a destiny with Him. I am clinging to Jesus … my Sweet Promise … no matter what may come next!
God Himself has said, “I will not in any way fail you nor give you up nor leave you without support. I will not, I will not, I will not in any degree leave you helpless nor forsake nor let you down nor relax my hold on you! Assuredly not!” So we take comfort and are encouraged and confidently and boldly say, “The Lord is my Helper; I will not be seized with alarm. I will not fear or dread or be terrified. What can man do to me?” Hebrew 13:5&6 Amplified
This doesn’t mean I won’t see hardship. Hardship is a guarantee! God’s Word says we are not to be surprised by painful suffering. But it does mean that Jesus will always be with me and teach me amazing lessons along the way and will hold me and bring me through. Even if that means into eternity with Him. I am safe! I trust Him and the promises He has made to me with all my heart!
We are in such good hands!
Thank you, Jesus!!
I have suffered much, O LORD; restore my life again, just as you promised. LORD, accept my grateful thanks and teach me your laws. My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying your law. Your decrees are my treasure; they are truly my heart’s delight. I am determined to keep your principles, even forever, to the very end. Psalm 119:107-112
Without wavering, let us hold tightly to the hope we say we have, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. Hebrew 10:23
He Makes All Things New 