. .. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." (Hebrews 5: 13b, NKJ).
. . . And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." (2 Corinthians 12:9).
. . . And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7, NKJ).
We participated in “Family Weekend” at Timothy’s university. We drove about sixteen hours from home to campus and then back home. Time goes by rather slowly during a sixteen hour car trip. While we were at the university, clocks were changed and put back one hour . . . we gained one hour of time . . . and . . . because we live in a different time zone, we gained another hour when we crossed back over the Oregon border. . . so . . . based on the technicality of the elusive gain of time, we made the trip home in a shorter amount of time . . . well . . . think about it.
As time goes by. . . we learn that life is based on how we live rather than how much time we do or do not have to live.
In reality, beyond the restraints of time and space, Christ-followers are given the eternal presence, power, and peace of Christ. The awareness of the presence of Christ changes the perception of circumstances. The awareness of the dynamic power of Christ changes the management of circumstances. The awareness of the peace of Christ, changes the impact of circumstance.
Christ promised to never leave or forsake us (Hebrews 13:5b).
Develop an awareness of His promise to never leave you . . . ever.
Christ promised to be our strength in the weakness of our humanity (II Corinthians 12:9).
Develop an awareness of the strength He makes available for you to endure and persist in the race of life.
Christ promised to give peace that passes all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
Develop an awareness of the Shalom— His presence and goodness.
As time goes by
Choose to live . . .
In the presence . . .
In the power . . .
In the peace . . .
of Christ.
Learning with you to live in and through Christ as time goes by,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2007 All Rights Reserved)
