“But the Scriptures must be
fulfilled.” Then they all forsook Him and fled. Mark 14:49b-50
There are times when, in
the darkest moments of your life, the only comfort left for you is a word from
God. Jesus faced the cruel injustice of a hostile world, but perhaps His
deepest pain came when His closest friends deserted and betrayed Him. What could
possibly sustain Him at such a dark moment? Jesus found His comfort in the
Scriptures (Matt. 26:20-25, 31). The Scriptures kept everything in perspective
for the Savior, holding Him steadfast in the knowledge that everything He was
experiencing was according to His Father’s plan. Jesus could proceed with
confidence because the Scriptures assured Him that the Father was in control.
The word of God will guide
you in the same way. There will be times when events around you will confuse
you. Those in whom you’ve placed your trust will fail you. Others will abandon
you. You will be misunderstood and criticized. In these times of distress, when
your devotion and obedience are put to the greatest test, you must let
Scripture guide and comfort you. Never let the faithlessness of others
determine what you do. Turn to the Scriptures and allow them to reorient you to
God and His activity.
Even as a young boy, Jesus
was already well acquainted with the Scriptures. He was never surprised by
events; He lived with confidence because the Scriptures had prepared Him for
everything that He would face.
If you will immerse
yourself daily in the word of God, you will not be caught off guard when crises
come. Your focus will already be on God, and He will safely guide you through
your difficult moments.
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