My Redeemer Lives

Whenever I sit to read a devotion or my Bible, I refrain from reading anything about suffering or trial. Without my knowledge I always didn't want to hear about predictions of trial or reasons behind why God allows trials. I am sure many of us do not want to listen to such stuff. When we take time to read God's Word inwardly we have an anticipation for words of hope, comfort, blessing and good tiding. I believe this is natural for us to feel that way. In fact that is exactly what we may expect our lives to be filled with - no pain, suffering or trials. Nobody likes to have trials or face problems. And worst of all nobody would like to hear or know such predictions for the future.

However, when I faced trials recently followed by a series of worries, unexpected turning of events and fears, I turned to reading my devotion again and prayed inwardly that I didn't want to read another reason for  trial and anything to do with suffering or disappointments. To my surprise I was ministered by God's word in a way which helped me to know Jesus and His love for me...

“Can a mother forget the baby at her breast
    and have no compassion on the child she has borne?
Though she may forget,
    I will not forget you!" (Isaiah 49:15)

This scripture dawned something deep within me. Whatever be the phase of life- times of worry, problems, unmet needs, unexpected situations, etc...as a mother, I am there with my daughter to take care of her completely. Her concerns are my concerns. Her wants I make sure to meet it and her fears I ensure to deal with it. I help her to learn life skills and deal with everyday issues of life. I take all efforts to tune with her and meet her genuine needs and be there to take care of her. I am sure not to forget my daughter even for a moment. My daughter invades my thoughts throughout the day.

When I as a mother can be there so much for my daughter...How much more God who shed His precious blood to make me His child...though I may be unworthy of His sacrifice. I am sure my love for my daughter cannot surpass the love the Lord has for me or for each one of us...

I badly failed to know Him or His love for me. When He can take care of us as the apple of His eye...what a mistake it would be to think that we are not in His thoughts or that He is disconnected with what we are going through mentally. I came to realize desperately ..."My Redeemer Lives".