The Fury of God Upon the Land

 God’s wrath is His holy indignation
and fury directed against sin.

Revelation 19:11

I have been watching some disturbing news over the past few weeks and praying that God will intervene in the wickedness of mankind that seems to be wreaking havoc everywhere. I became frustrated because God was not making the evil one back down, but instead matters have gotten worse.

I remembered there was another time, several years ago, that something in the news was getting my dander up. Over several weeks, I kept getting angrier and angrier about it. I talked to the Lord about it, but my soul was still vexed.

I was laying awake in bed one night… couldn’t sleep, and I heard a storm coming. There was thunder way off in the far distance. It kept getting louder and louder, coming closer and closer. When the storm got over our house, the thunder was so loud, it made the windows rattle. It was louder than I have ever heard thunder before. The funny thing was, the louder it got, the calmer I felt. Finally I said, “Well… God is angry now, so I don’t have to be angry anymore.” I turned over, closed my eyes, and fell into a deep sleep despite the loud thunder outside.

This morning the Lord led me over to Ezekiel 14:12-23 where He was having a conversation with the prophet Ezekiel about the children of Israel being sent to Babylon. God was furious with them because of their persistent unfaithfulness, and nothing was going to prevent His wrath from being poured out upon them. God said to the prophet, “When you see their behavior, then you will understand that these things are not being done to Israel without cause.”

On the news there continues to be disastrous reports of war breaking out, economic distress, and COVID19. But when I studied the passage in Ezekiel 14, I was comforted just as God said to the prophet… and just as I was that night when I heard the voice of loud thunder over our house.

I heard a voice from heaven, like the voice of many waters, and like the voice of loud thunder. Revelation 14:2

God told Ezekiel that He would deliver the righteous from His fury, but the land would be desolate and men would be cut off. He would leave survivors that would come through the exile in Babylon, and through them, He would restore the land once again.

Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be mowed down like grass, and wither as the green herb. Psalm 37:1-2

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Go in peace and be comforted.

To God be the glory.
Dee Richardson, Voice of the Dove

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Trusting God's Timetable

Nothing we face in life is beyond God's control. Being rooted and grounded in the love of God enables us to keep steady in our faith regardless of our circumstances. It keeps us from taking matters into our own hands or resenting God's timetable while He makes us wait… and wait… and wait. Trust is the firm belief in the reliability, truth, and strength of God. We must believe that He is worthy of our trust because He loves us that much.

I have been guilty of running ahead of God to resolve the matter on my own. Unfortunately, it backfired on me so badly that I paid a hefty price as a result.

Trust God for guidance. That's the way He wants it.

I Will Trust In The Lord

To God be the glory.

Dee Richardson, Voice of the Dove 🕊

The New Reality

The Old Narrative:

 There is “always” something preventing me from getting where I want to go in life. Confusion. Wrong turns. Getting lost. Bad decisions. Missed opportunities. Disadvantages.

Cross all that out!

Here comes the new reality!

The New Reality:

I don't know what will happen today or tomorrow, but I do know that whatever challenges I face, I am not alone on this journey. He is God Almighty and the author and finisher of my faith. The Lord’s strength is made perfect in my weaknesses. Even if I go through the valley of the shadow of death, I will not fear evil, because my God is with me. He “always” leads me to triumph in Christ Jesus. Without Him I can do nothing, but with Him I am more than a conqueror. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. He increases strength so that I shall run and not be weary, and walk and not faint. By my God I can leap over a wall that is in my way. With God all things are possible. Jesus came that I may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance, to the fullest, till it overflows. I am that one who overcomes everything, because I believe in the One who can overcome anything. 💪

To God be the Glory.

Dee Richardson, Voice of the Dove

God Is Smiling On Me

Numbers 6:24-26 NKJV

The LORD bless me and keep me; the LORD make His face shine upon me, and be gracious to me; the LORD lift up His countenance upon me, and give me peace.

Psalm 4:6 NKJV

There are many who say, "Who will show us any good?"

LORD, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us.

Psalm 31:16 NKJV

Make Your face shine upon Your servant; save me for Your mercies' sake.

Psalm 67:1 NKJV

God be merciful to us and bless us, and cause Your face to shine upon us.

Psalm 80:3 NKJV

Restore us, O God; cause Your face to shine, and we shall be saved!

Psalm 119:135 NKJV

Make Your face shine upon Your servant, and teach me Your statutes.

The Heart of Jesus

You cannot fit a square peg into a round hole, but you can put your square peg into the heart 💖 of Jesus, and it will fit just perfectly.

John 1:4 (NKJV)

In Him was life,

and the life was the light of men.

If you're searching for what's missing,

His name is Christ Jesus.

Jeremiah 29:13 (NLT)

If you look for Me wholeheartedly,

you will find Me.