Psalm 147:3 AMPC
[3] He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds [curing their pains and their sorrows]
The chapter from which today's verse is taken starts with a simple charge: 'Praise the Lord'. That is a charge that is loaded with messages for these times we are in right now. In a world where there is a focus on what a man can get in order to move ahead, the charge is for those who know God to praise him like never before. In a world where impact is defined by possessions, power, privilege and position, the charge to praise God reminds me that life cannot be defined by the value of possessions but by the depth of relationship with God. Praising God requires me to look outside of my immediate needs and focus on all I have been given. Praising God requires me to lay all my burdens at the feet of the only One who can help me carry them, and lead me safely home. Praise is the key to the benefits of the verse above. How does God move on behalf of someone who does not even know or recognise His power, ability, capacity and capability? No matter the need, God is able to do exceeding abundantly above all I can ask or imagine.
Life will indeed happen to the best of us, but there is a confidence that comes from knowing that God has got our backs, and nothing happens to us without his permission. When life happens, and there is pain or tears, it does not catch God by surprise. We do not always know what is ahead, but we are privileged to have a God who owns and holds tomorrow in His hands. His healing hand is able to touch and change any situation, and even if He does not immediately change the situation, He can provide the comfort and encouragement I need to be able to endure the pain. He can allow the pain, in order to teach me about grace, and He can also heal me completely from the pain, so I can learn about His power and authority. Whatever comes, I am in His hands, totally surrendered to His will. God, do with me what you please, so I can be all you want me to be. Can you also pray the same prayer? God's time of favour is here.
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