Unsettled - Encouragement Café - April 11

Unsettled
 By Paris Renae

Those who live in the shelter of the Most High, will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1 NLT

Normal is no more. Years of normal definitely tell me this isn't it. Sheltering in place - like during a storm, only the weather isn't the issue. Covering faces and hands. Avoiding hugging, not getting close. Jobs gone in a matter of days.

Unsettling really doesn't do much justice to the way many are feeling. Even in our calm moments, our hopeful moments - unsettled is our reaction. We forget as we scan nearly empty shelves that others wandering the same aisles are in search of something to make them feel more secure. And a loaf of bread won't do it.

But here's what we need to remember - this isn't where we're supposed to settle, to call home, to rest in.

For this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come. Hebrews 13:14 NLT

Yet to come - promised, sure, everlasting. A home where there is no more Covid-19 (nor anything like it).

Doesn't it come down to this: laid bare, all our soul really longs for is an end to evil, strife, heartache, pain? This is not to be on earth. It is to be some day. Don't miss it. Do you know this Jesus who promised? Promised to never leave us, forsake us. Promised to prepare a forever home for us - full of joy, endless wonder.

When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am. John 14:3 NLT

So do not fear a virus. Fear not knowing there truly is more than this world. Be so very sure that even in the unsettled moments, your eyes automatically look up. Up to the One who is not surprised at any storm - weather or disease or lost job or any of the pains common to our world.

He lived them, walked among them - lovingly healed the blind, touched the leper, spoke calmly to the woman about to be stoned. In an instant, love like that, heals all. That love can heal you too - maybe not here, maybe not right now. But in eternity.

For this is how God loved the world: He gave His one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 NLT

Help us now, Father, to say in our hearts You are God and You are good and we are Yours and we trust You. Then enable that heart message to flow to our heads so that we can live it out before those who need You so badly. Be our help in these times of trouble. Set our feet on the solid ground of Your eternal promises. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

For more encouragement, visit Paris at parisrenae.com.

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