God's Word for Our Every Need

Though the popular Christmas song declares “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” it seems like this time triggers a wide range of emotions. Some feel giddy this time of year. Others morn the loss of a loved one. And many feel overwhelmed--frantic to get their Christmas cards out on time and finish shopping for everyone on their list. Whatever emotions the Christmas season triggers for us, we can take comfort that whatever our need the Bible has something inside for us.
Elizabeth George, my favorite Christian author, illustrates this in her book Life Management for Busy Women as she quotes D.L. Moody,

"If you are impatient, sit down quietly and commune with Job. If you are strong-headed, read of Moses and Peter. If you are weak-kneed, look at Elijah. If there is no song in your heart, listen to David sing. If you are a politician, read Daniel. If you are getting sordid, read Isaiah. If your heart is chilly, read of the beloved disciple, John. If your faith is low, read Paul. If you are getting lazy, watch James. If you are losing sight of the future, read in Revelation of the promised land. In joy and sorrow, in health and sickness, in poverty and in riches, in every condition of life, God has something stored up in His Word for you."

So what is your need today? Whatever your need, however you might be feeling, know that God has something for your every need. Martin Luther once said, “I have so much to do today that I shall spend the first three hours in prayer.” Be encouraged, no matter how busy we are, time spent with God in His Word and in prayer will always be worth our time—every time.



Copyright © 2007 Brooke Espinoza.