His Touches
For we walk by faith, not by sight. (2 Corinthians 5:7)
Some find it much easier to be assured of the Lord’s presence in their lives when they experience happy times or emotional highs, things they consider to be proof of His love and closeness to them. However, when those feelings aren’t there, it can be much harder for them to trust. They can be tempted to wonder if God is really there.
How sad to have to search and plead for God to manifest Himself, when, regardless of what we feel, He is always there, as close as ever! God’s promises tell us that He is always with us, that He will never leave us nor forsake us. He said that though we are faithless, yet He abides faithful.
His love surrounds each of His children moment by moment, whether we are able to feel it or not. His touches may be hidden in the multitude of things that give us life and strength and purpose daily.
Many sincere believers don’t experience such things, yet they go about their lives for the Lord quietly, steadily, day after day, whether it’s raising their children, working, studying, doing their best for the Lord. There are no great signs or revelations, no great highs of emotion, just the quiet assurance that they’re doing God’s will and that He is with them and cares about them. Their faith knows that He is there regardless of what they feel or don’t feel. [1]
Feelings come and feelings go,
And feelings are deceiving;
My warrant is the Word of God
Naught else is worth believing. - Martin Luther
[1] Anchor Walking by Faith, Not by Feelings
