I wake before the morning light. Every. single. morning.
I get my coffee, sit in my chair and wait for sunrise.
I never worry that today it might not happen.
I’m never concerned that after all these years of faithfulness, this day may be the one where daylight fails to make an appearance.
There is no fear in this darkness because I know it will not last forever.
Morning is coming.
Morning. Is. Coming.
And that’s the hope I cling to in this longer darkness of the Valley of the Shadow of Death-no matter how many years it may be, the Valley has an end.
The same God Who keeps the earth in orbit around the sun has ordained that death will not have the last word.
Light will triumph.
Darkness will have to flee.
I look forward to heaven, where everything that the enemy has stolen will be redeemed and restored.
I’ve been reading The Jesus Storybook Bible-it is a remarkable way to re-imagine and re-engage with God’s Story.
My very favorite part is a paraphrase of Revelation 21:4:
“And the King says, ‘Look! God and his children are together again. No more running away. Or hiding. No more crying or being lonely or afraid. No more being sick or dying. Because all those things are gone. Yes, they are gone forever. Everything sad has come untrue. And see-I have wiped every tear from every eye!’”
An eternal morning is coming.
Morning. Is. Coming.
Amazing.. how God speaks to us.. this was the topic of my Bible Study this morning..
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Amen and yes, I thank God that He gives you words to express this journey. Thank you for sharing your heart!
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Oh Melanie…❤ I am so thankful for the gift God has given you and your obedience to use it. I needed this glimmer of hope right now.
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I’m glad it helped, Diana. I pray every day that sharing my heart encourages another heart somehow, somewhere. May the Lord give you the strength you need for each day.
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Thank you, Melanie, for this Victory Cry. Morning is a sure thing!
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