A Secure Home
My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest…How blessed you will be. -Isaiah 32:18, 20
Besides Heaven that God has prepared for His children, Isaiah is speaking here of a spiritual place that lies in the Christian’s heart, mind, and soul which comes from a confident strength in the relationship we have with Him.
These past two weeks I have noticed many people who have lost everything in the tornado, including their homes, have such a resolve and peace about them in spite of their surroundings. They meet needs of their neighbors, help clean debris, and are the first to volunteer to help people they have never met. That’s because they live in a “peaceful dwelling place” and an “undisturbed place of rest” that does not rely on a physical structure, but on a life that is constructed by a foundation of walking with Jesus every day; relying on Him to bring security in their lives. To these people, a home is not a physical place. It is an attitude of the heart and soul that accompanies them wherever they are and encourages all those with whom they come into contact.
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Even though we live quite a ways away. We are all ’ family’ through Christ. After seeing the devastation and wanting to reach out - My husband and I have had the desire to ’ adopt a family’ and I was wondering if there is a way to do something like that. IF not we will be making a donation. Thanks
Thanks Liz, your help is appreciated. God Bless You!
Cyndy, thanks to you and your husband for your love and concern. We have 65+ families that have lost their homes. It would be hard to pick one. I love your idea of a donation. 100% of donation checks received that are made to Forest Park Baptist Church with “Tornado Relief” in the memo line will go for these folks. None will be used for overhead etc.
We are supporters Samaratin’s purse and when I saw an article about Foreset Park Baptist - I felt this was the perfect outreach to partner with. May the LORD direct your steps strengthen you spirits and souls and multiply the seed that is being sown. You are shining HIS light and LOVE and many doors are open to the good news of God’s love and HIS desire to show Himself Steadfast and faithful - our ever present help in our time of need. May HE be glorified and magnified in this overwhelming time. Blessings, Cyndy
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By Liz Campbell on Monday, June 06, 2011 - 8:16 am
Beautiful post Steve. I am hoping to fly down this weekend again to help out.