January 11
God never tunes us out. We may ignore Him for decades but if we repent of our ways and turn to Jesus, He will receive us and restore us to Himself. We may, even as believers, drown ourselves in the cares of life, but His Word affirms that when we, “Cast all our cares upon Jesus…” He will take them upon Himself, for, “…He cares for us” I Peter 5:7.
The price has been paid for our redemption, for our restoration to fellowship with the Holy One. Be we gentile or Jew, the God of Israel, the One who has shown Himself to be faithful and strong through all the circumstances of life, will receive the man or the nation who returns to Him, for we are blood-bought, we are redeemed.
If that is the case, why would any stand apart from Him? Why would anyone elect to traverse this Vale of Tears without the mighty arm of the Lord to hold him securely, to guard him from all harm? The answer to that question is as varied as there are men who deny themselves the joy, the hope, the power, the blessing of walking side-by-side with Jesus.
But the promise stands. It is for all people—every kindred, nation, tribe and tongue may claim it when, “In my distress I called to the Lord and He answered me. From the depths of the grave I cried for His help and He listened to my supplication” Jonah 2:2. Whenever we call, whatever our circumstances, even from the belly of a whale, HE will hear and HE will save!
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