Reality

And  Micah 7:8 is one of those scriptures that I read and or quote often, and have preached many times, and though I’ve never consciously thought of it this way before today, it’s mine. Just as if it were written with me, with my name on it.

   Micah 7:8 Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me.

If the rejoicing of my enemy was all it took I’d long since be departed.
If falling down were the end of me, my epitaph would have been carved years ago.
If wandering into darkness was my ruin, my gravestone would now be faded with time.

  But Micah 7:8 convinces me that:
The rejoicing of my enemies means only that I’m on the side of the victorious.
That falling down is but a new place to arise from and get a fresh start on my journey.
And when darkness surrounds me, My God will soon bring a new day and the Joy that comes with the morning.

  Micah 7:8 also reminds me that falling down is not the end.
The Dark of night cycles onto us all.
Our enemies will always be our enemies as long as we’re on the side of Right.

 As much as I want everyone to be whole, healthy, and happy in my church and family, that is far from reality.  People are hurting, tired, hungry, broken-hearted, and mourning. Literally, My family, today, so I know pain touches His children.  It affects us all.
It doesn’t mean you’re backslidden, it doesn’t even imply God is displeased with you.  It only says that you live in this world where it rains on us all.
7:8 lets me know that when those times come. When I stumble. When darkness is all about, it’s all part of the journey.  I will not live on the mountaintop. There will be trips into the valley.
I will question things, I will feel alone. I will not always understand. Sometimes I will hurt.  Sometimes I will cry.

When you face trials, keep praying, He is listening, keep trusting, He is in control.  Jesus has not left you. He is Your God, Your Savior. He will not leave you alone. Even when you feel most alone, you have a friend and companion in God.

Let Him be your Father, let Him take your hand, let Him lift you up.
BUT in the meantime, in that period of time that the pain is still there, and the loneliness seems to be all-consuming hold on to His promises. Hold on to His word, and know that God is getting you ready for something, for revival, for a deeper, closer walk, maybe closer than you’ve ever known. But YOU have to HOLD ON. You have to hang on to Jesus as if your life depends on it. Actually way more does.

 So don’t ever let the rejoicing of the enemy make you count all as lost.
When, and I do mean WHEN you fall, look up and be watchful for your redemption will come.
And When Darkness seems to swallow you like a flood, keep looking toward the horizon. Eventually, you’ll see the glow of dawn, as a new day breaks and God’s blessings appear if you will but hold on.

God Bless You
Greg

Author: Greg Fee

I'm a Husband, Father, Pawpaw and Pastor. I love spending time with my grand-buddies. A minister since 1988, I have been blessed to work in several churches around the U.S and currently am blessed to pastor an Awesome Church. I've also had the pleasure of ministering in faraway places while traveling for work. Some of my greatest honors have been the relationships I gained with several of the modern-day Heros of the Faith, the ministering families all around the world. Several years ago I started working with leather as a means to fight boredom while working in remote areas. It swiftly became a passion that I want to share as well. My plan is to keep spreading God's Love through the written and preached word, through walking the walk, and to keep making cool stuff along the way. Check that out at whisper_n_jack on Instagram View all posts by Greg Fee