Bad News

By Dwayne Hicks | October 28, 2014 |

Abstract Silhouette PrayingThere are times when I’ve received bad news and nearly knocked me down. There are other times when I’ve received bad news that I’ve stood strong and pushed through it. The difference between me being weak and me being strong is the Presence of the Lord. As I walk with the Lord daily I become stronger and more dependent on Him for my daily destination. I try not to get ahead of where He leads me. I’m convinced that His Presence in me can guide me through the worst news and the worst experiences. Isaiah tells a story of someone receive bad news. Check this out….

1 A prophecy against the Desert by the Sea:
Like whirlwinds sweeping through the southland,
    an invader comes from the desert,
    from a land of terror.
2 A dire vision has been shown to me:
    the traitor betrays, the looter takes loot.
Elam, attack! Media, lay siege!
    I will bring to an end all the groaning she caused.
3 At this my body is racked with pain,
    pangs seize me, like those of a woman in labor;
I am staggered by what I hear,
    I am bewildered by what I see.
4 My heart falters,
    fear makes me tremble;
the twilight I longed for
    has become a horror to me. (Isaiah 21:1-4 NIV)

 

When things look extremely dark – I just hold on. I know that the morning is coming. I know Who holds the future. I know that the Light of the Word is stronger than the darkest night so I hold on to Him. I will not fear because of Who He is and how He leads me. There are times when my stomach is turning, but my feet need to be steady and strong planted deep into His Word. When I walk through pain and struggle I will keep holding on. My faith will be tested at times, but I want to pass the test and keep hanging on to His Word and walk with Him in His way.

Pressing On!
Dwayne
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