Sometimes, running at the speed of light might not seem fast enough. We want things so fast, that we expect them, as we say in New York, “Yesterday.” We want it done yesterday, we want it delivered yesterday, and we want answers yesterday. That’s faster than fast.
The world is a hurting world. From senseless murders, to tragic falls; death is everywhere, as are disappointments, a failing justice system and suicidal rates among people of all ages. Unfaithfulness is rampant among leaders of all types, be it world leaders or pastors. Broken hearts, shattered lives, unhealable wounds, and destroyed lives reside all around us pretty much everywhere we look.
Faster than the speed of light, is the LIGHT of the World, Jesus. How fast is that? “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble” (Psalm 46:1). Ever-present means He’s already there. Never left. You want Him yesterday? He was there. Where were you? If you called on Him yesterday, He answered.
He’s present to heal our broken hearts, mend shattered lives, and to uplift mixed emotions. If you’re in pain, He’s your medicine. If some “good-for-nutting” person dumped you, God has the blueprint to rebuild you. He’s nearer than your next breath. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18).
God is near and here. Be thankful today that He hears you as well!
Recommended Song: Dios Está Aquí (God Is Here)
Check out YouTube for a chorus (Corito) we used to sing about 40 years ago
Dios está aquí /Tan cierto como el aire que respiro/Tan cierto como la mañana se levanta el sol/ Tan cierto que cuando le hablo, Él me puede oir.
God is here/as true as the air I breathe/As surely as the sun rises in the morning/So true that when I talk to Him, He can hear me.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Sam
