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Podcast 18.2 Transcript
Welcome to Thursday Thoughts at Resonant 7, where we reflect on the reality of God and resolve to let it resound in our lives, repeatedly. Let’s think about this.
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited. 2 Corinthians 12:7 ESV
In the first stanza we are challenged by Paul’s contentment no matter the circumstances. Here we are warned that Satan will harass and trials will come, but we can trust God and His purposes through them. Ask God to help you be ready when these things happen.
Let this blest assurance control,
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 ESV
And we return again to this familiar Psalm, here allowing it to put a context on our suffering and a confidence through it that our Good Shepherd is with us. Allow the Holy Spirit to speak that assurance to you today, especially if you are feeling the darkness of some current valley.
That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate,
It is he who remembered us in our low estate, for his steadfast love endures forever; Psalm 136:23 ESV
Even the Old Testament foretells the work of Christ on the cross, the greatest demonstration of God’s love for us. We were helplessly separated from Him by our sin, and He made a way to change that circumstance. Thank Jesus for remembering you, and showing His love.
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. 1 Peter 2:24 ESV
And here is the great act of love that assures wellness of soul, Christ’s blood shed on the cross. He died to give us life eternal and paid our penalty to redeem our souls. Give Him praise for His selfless sacrifice which allows you to say, “It is well with my soul.”
Take a few moments to talk to Jesus about what has come to your mind, or listen to what He is saying to you, then I will read our text once more, with the refrain.
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
It is well with my soul,
It is well, it is well with my soul.
Take the mindfulness of God’s presence cultivated in these last few minutes into the next ones and beyond. Until next time, Be Resonant.
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