The man of God came up and told the king of Israel, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Because the Arameans think the LORD is a god of the hills and not a god of the valleys, I will deliver this vast army into your hands, and you will know that I am the LORD.'” I Kings 20:28
Have you ever awakened feeling glum? And the day hasn’t even begun. For no reason, it’s a “blue Monday.”
Oswald Chambers says that when we’re experiencing that sort of mood, we’re to kick it out. That may be well and good for Mr. Chambers, but I’ve discovered I have more success when I wait it out. Essentially, remembering that we can cast any care on our Father, praising and thanking him, his peace will surely fill our hearts in his time. Rather than fretting, waiting in trust for him to appear always works.
In the story mentioned above, the Arameans had mistakenly thought that God only brought deliverance in the mountains. Typically, we are already joyful in him when we’re on a mountaintop, but the Arameans didn’t realize that God is still there when we’re down in a valley. In fact, he’s everywhere and waiting brings the peace that he’s promised.
Lord, remind us to keep our focus on you so that we’re not dominated by our emotions or moods. You ARE the God of our ecstasies and even of our low moments. Thank you. AMEN.
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