Apr 3, 2020 | Wens Pen
Hello Everyone,
Look how fear has flipped the globe upside down, collectively gripping humanity, putting us in holding patterns. And let’s face it, it’s hard not to fear.
God has consistently spoken these words to humanity through the ages: FEAR NOT! And God keeps saying it: FEAR NOT!
Yet, I think God gets it that in our frailty, we will encounter fear. Fear ignites when we realise we can’t control things. We rehearse all sorts of possible scenarios that put us in the grip of fear. Yet, when God says FEAR NOT, it is not just a hanging, stand-alone statement. He ties this declaration to Himself; to who He is.
Fear not, for I am with you . . . I am your God (Isaiah 41:10). The God who created all things by the word of His mouth, puts himself behind the statement. Then He announces what He will do . . . I will strengthen, help and deliver you. Every time God says FEAR NOT, he ties Himself and His actions to the statement. He brings all He is as God to bear on our circumstances and acts to bring His strength, peace, comfort, salvation, endurance, encouragement, hope, survival.
So friends, get planted and FEAR NOT!
Best days ahead
Wen
Apr 2, 2020 | Wens Pen
Hello Everyone,
Seasons are often about transition from one thing to another. We have just transitioned from Summer into Autumn and there are expectations of this new season. But wait! The season suddenly looks different and everything that has been familiar and routine and enjoyable has changed. We are isolating; we have a level of fear and anxiety at the unknown; we don’t know what to expect and we are feeling the grief and loss that goes with what life should look like. But Wait! One thing changes EVERYTHING! God is still Lord of ALL our days. He is always on the throne. He is the constant in all the chaos and change. He is in every second, moment, minute, hour, day, week, month, year and for eternity. God in the midst of life changes EVERYTHING. It changes how we do our lives differently in this temporary season. It changes how we manage fear and it changes our expectations of life. He is Lord of all of our days.
Now, that brings back the permanency in the midst of the transitory. He is Lord of all of our days.
So, friends, mark your day with God’s permanent marker – HE IS LORD OF ALL OF OUR DAYS.
Best days ahead
Wen
Apr 1, 2020 | Wens Pen
Hello Everyone,
We might be in isolation, but where are we really found? We are found in the palm of God’s hand (Isaiah 49:16 – Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are continually before me). We are found under the shelter of His wing (Psalm 91:4 – He will cover you with his feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and buckler). We are found with His everlasting arms underneath us (Deuteronomy 33:27). This is where we are found.
So, friends, nestle in . . .
Best days ahead
Wen
Mar 31, 2020 | Wens Pen
Hello Everyone,
God is a mighty warrior who is ahead of us, behind us, beside us and within us. He is our utmost protector. His Kingdom is established forever. Nothing, nothing, nothing can come against the King and His Kingdom. We belong to him. He will fight for us, champion our cause and slay the enemy like a consuming fire. No weapon formed against you will stand!
So friends, buckle up and let Him be your shield and warrior.
Best days ahead,
Wen
