“Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail.  They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness”-

Lamentation 3:21-23

Every morning when I walk into my office and turn on my computer, I am greeted with this message from Charles Spurgeon: “And as for His failing you, never dream of it.  Hate the thought of it. The God, who has been sufficient until now, should be trusted to the end.” In this way, I am always reminded of God’s sufficiency. My trust in Him is an intrinsic part of the faith I profess. 

I came upon this quote as I was aimlessly surfing the web. Isn’t it amazing the times and places God choose to meet us? Caught in the grip of deep despondency about the uncertainty of the future, God reminded me of His sufficiency. Somehow, I had managed to convince myself of a grim future, and in the process, had forgotten that my life is in the hands of my all-Powerful God who loves me so dearly (Rm. 8:37-39). I had allowed fear to cloud a very basic truth – that God is greater than every situation in my life. With Spurgeon’s quote, He reminded me of Psalm 121:1 – “I lift up my eyes unto the hills – where does my help come from?  My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”

Encouragement flooded my heart. An incredible light beamed on me and dispelled the darkness and gloom. Jeremiah’s affirmation came live to me: “Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed, for His compassion never fails. They are new every morning. Great is His faithfulness” (Lam. 3:22-23).

God’s assurance to Paul trooped in behind it. “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Cor. 12:9). Verse after verse, the Lord asserted His strength and sufficiency in my life. He reminded me of His promise to keep me, if I trusted Him (Is. 26:3). I was filled with hope and peace in Christ.

Paul often declared by faith, “I am convinced …” (Rm. 8:38; 14:14; 2 Tim. 1:12). Conviction is the bedrock of faith. That is what strengthened Daniel to dare the king’s edict and faced the hungry lions in their den (Dan. 6:10). It’s the same attitude of faith that emboldened Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to defy the king and landed them in the fiery furnace (3:16-18 3). With the same persuasion, Job declared in great pain, “I know my redeemer lives” (Job 19: 25).

We live in a fallen world that confronts us with uncertainties every day. No one is promised tomorrow, but God’s sufficiency should be enough to sustain His child. Trusting that He holds all things together should galvanize your hope in Jesus in every circumstance (Col. 1:16-17).

So, I challenge you today to be strong and courageous in your faith. Strengthen yourself with the knowledge of God’s might and unfailing power. Stand replete in the conviction that no matter what you face – sickness, financial difficulties, false accusations, or betrayal – God is always with you (Deut. 31:6-8) and His grace is sufficient to see you through.