On my morning walk today, I passed by this block of cement that was different from the pavement. It is a very white cement, instead of the typical off white pavement color. Most people wouldn’t know what happened last year. When you look around today, the trench that was dug the previous year is no longer visible. Grass has grown over the nasty construction area. The block of pavement that was missing, is no longer an area of stones. Instead, we have the block of cement.
Over the years, you probably noticed change around you. God has given us different seasons of the year. We also have different circumstances, different periods of rest and rhythm, and time of pruning and growth. It is good to look back and remember what God has done. This keeps us humble and provides us an opportunity to praise God. It is also good to look back and remember what God has gotten us through in the past. We are reminded of His faithfulness. As we remember the trenches of the past, we now see the great growth He alone provides.
Today, you may be going through a trench. Remember that you will not always be in the trench. One day, there will be no more trench. Be reminded of the faithfulness of God. Be reminded that this time is temporary. Be reminded that God has a great plan and He will see it to completion.
“He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations. The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy. They are established for ever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness. He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever—holy and awesome is his name.” – Psalm 111:6-9 [NIV]
“For he loves us with unfailing love; the LORD’s faithfulness endures forever. Praise the LORD!” – Psalm 117:2 [NLT]
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