What timing!
Then again, God always knows when we need to hear something.
This morning, in my Kenneth Copeland Ministries Daily Devotion the topic was “be of good cheer”
and discussed the difference in a desperation cry and a faith cry.
A believer should cry out in faith.
Knowing that He will deliver them from whatever situation they may face.
The righteous person faces many troubles, but the LORD comes to the rescue each time.
~Psalm 34:19 NLT
As Kenneth Copeland stated in the devotional:
The Apostle Paul knew how to use the faith cry. That’s why in Acts 27 he exhorted the men on that battered, sinking ship to “be of good cheer.” He was telling them to start acting by faith. Can’t you imagine what those sailors thought when he said that? “Listen to that stupid preacher. We’re sinking and he says be of good cheer. We’ve thrown everything we have overboard and he says be of good cheer.”
You may feel just like those sailors did, right now. You may feel like your ship’s going down. You may feel like crying out in desperation. But don’t do it. Instead, do what Paul said and be of good cheer!
So, today while I may feel like my ship is sinking, I am not crying out in desperation!
I will be full of encouragement and know that He will rescue me!
Not saying it’ll be easy, but when the enemy tries to whisper in my ear otherwise, I’ll rebuke those lies and focus on my Rescuer.
What are you going to do?
Cry in faith or desperation?
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:4-9