Come To Me....

Come, sit, and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in the comfort of the Lord:  "Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice."  Ephesians  4:31


COME TO ME with all your weaknesses; physical, emotional, and spiritual. Rest in the comfort of My Presence, remembering that nothing is impossible with Me.

Pry your mind away from your problems so you can focus your attention on Me. Recall that I am able to do immeasurably more than all you ask or imagine. Instead of trying to direct Me to do this and that, seek to attune yourself to what I am already doing.

When anxiety attempts to wedge its way into your thoughts, remind yourself that I am your Shepherd. The bottom line is that I am taking care of you; therefore, you needn't be afraid of anything. Rather than trying to maintain control over your life, abandon yourself to my will. Though this may feel frightening - even dangerous, the safest place to be is in My will.

From the book, "Jesus Calling - Enjoying Peace In His Presence"

When Brooks Run Dry

Come, sit, and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in the comfort of the Lord:  "Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice."  Ephesians  4:31

         "And it came to pass after a while, that the brook dried up . . . "  1 Kings  17:7

     This wonderful story in 1 Kings 17 concerning Elijah and his experiences at the brook Cherith is rich in spiritual lessons.  Not the least of these blessings for us is the comfort it can afford when the brooks of our cherished desires also dry up, even though we have done all to be in the center of God's will!  In verse 5 of this chapter we are told that Elijah showed unquestioned obedience, for we read,  "So he went and did according to the word of the Lord:  for he went and dwelt by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan."  Yet, though his daily supply was just bread and flesh brought by the ravens and a trickle of water from a little stream, still God tested him further, for suddenly the brook dried up!  Elijah was severely tried!  Would he rebel like Jonah when the going was unpleasant, or would he rely completely on God alone!  Disappointing as the dried-up brook was, no word of complaint is recorded from the lips of God's consecrated prophet.  He was speedily rewarded for his faithful trust by being given new direction from God; even as those who wait upon the Lord today may ever be sure of Divine guidance when their way becomes so dark that human reason sees not one step ahead.  Yes, we may experience difficulties even when we are in the center of the will of God - as did Elijah - but if without murmuring we simply place our hand in His, God will reward our faithfulness with new directions, new supplies, and much blessing!

     Have you any brooks that are drying up?  Brooks of health, brooks of finance, brooks of precious loved ones and friends that have apparently vanished?  Cheer up, do not despair, turn to the Word of God for fresh help and guidance.  The strengthening "meal" and the comforting, invigorating "oil" of the Holy Spirit (1 Kings 17:16) will soon refresh your soul and more than compensate for your "dried-up brooks!"

"Bread For Each Day"

Ebenezer Comfort

Come, sit, and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in the comfort of the Lord:  "Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice."  Ephesians  4:31

"Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying, Hitherto hath the Lord helped us."  1 Samuel 7:12

     The stone which Samuel erected and which he called "Ebenezer" was a memorial to God's help and faithfulness.  We too as Christians must not fail to remember God's benefits, for there is blessed comfort in taking spiritual inventory.  As we look back over our lives, we recognize that God always came to our rescue no matter how serious the crisis we faced.  It is true that often we did not understand His leading at the time, but in the end we found His way was best.  What comfort and assurance this gives us for the future!

     The late Dr. James M. Gray often related how when he was convalescing from a long illness it was suggested to him that he should plan a visit to the British provinces.  This his doctors thought might bring the change of scenery and relaxation which he sorely needed.  The arrangements were all laboriously made when suddenly, quite unexpectedly, another malady struck him and once again confined him to his bed.  Dr. Gray was greatly disappointed and wondered what God could want of him by continually confining him to a sickroom.  Soon he received a wonderful answer to his doubtful questioning.  Some mornings later, upon picking up the newspaper, he read an account which related the tragic news that the steamer on which he would have sailed had struck a reef upon entering St. John's harbor, and had sunk almost instantly!  The Lord who had helped him in the past had once again perfectly directed his way and protected him from death.

     Christian, as you look back upon God's gracious leading in the past, you too should face the future confidently; for the God who cared for you then is still your divine Protector today.  This is your "Ebenezer comfort."

"Bread For Each Day"

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Come, sit, and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in the comfort of the Lord:  "Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamour and evil speaking be put away from you with all malice."  Ephesians  4:31

                 "....for the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh."  Luke  6:45

     A man always advertises his own product and depreciates that of his competitors.  I had a friend who sold Ford cars, and had a long list of the things in which the Ford was superior to the Chevrolet.  Then he changed jobs and became a salesman for the "opposition."  The transition was easy.  All the objections he had previously made to the "Chevy" now applied to the Ford.  Whatever a man sells is the best. Everybody's own baby is the prettiest.  "Sniffle cold tablets" are three ways better than Snuffle cold tablets."  "Bluff it in" works three times faster than "Blast it in."  Fraudulent advertising is the order of the day.  The most fantastic claims are made for the worthless trash.

     In spiritual matters this thing becomes serious, for we are not dealing here with the bodies of men, but with their souls - not with time but with eternity.

     Every false religion makes its own claim of superiority, and thousands are deceived thereby.  How then can we tell the true from the false?  There are two tests:  (1)  Is it Scriptural?  (2)  Does it work?  Test it first by the Word of God; and second, see how it works in those who advertise it.  Does your faith show evidence of being genuine?  Does it show itself in love, kindness, godliness, tolerance, and spirituality - or does it promote bigotry, criticism, intolerance, and self-righteousness?

     A boy applied for a job, and asked the well-rounded, corpulent boss how much the wages were.  The reply was,  "Fifty dollars and board."  The boy asked,  "What kind of board?"  The fat man answered, "Well, I eat it."  The boy took one look at the man and said,  "I'll take the job."  Does your life speak well of the One you recommend to others?  Remember, you are an epistle known and read of all men  (2 Corinthians  3:2).

"Bread For Each Day"