I showed a clip from “It’s a Wonderful Life” in worship today (I am writing this early Sunday evening). I am going to include it here just in case you don’t remember or have never seen this scene. Here it is (if you already know it or don’t have the time to watch it then please skip past it):
George found himself in a predicament. Someone said “a predicament occurs when an attorney who specializes in medical malpractice suits finds himself in need of major surgery.” 🙂
Americans use all sorts of phrases to basically say the same thing: “I’m in a jam right now” or “I’m in a real bind” or “I’m between a rock and a hard place” or “I’m up a creek without a paddle” or “That’s a Catch-22.” Either way you look at, no matter what you call it, it is a tough place to be.
When Moses led the people of Israel out of Egypt they must have thought their tough life of slavery was over and Easy Street awaited them. Wrong! They eventually found themselves hemmed in by the Red Sea in front of them and the swiftly approaching army of Pharaoh behind them. Quite a predicament in their eyes. But Moses was so cool. He told them, “Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will work for you today.” Oh man, did he ever! That same message over 4000 years ago is still the same message we hear today. Why? Because we have a God who has never changed one iota from Who He was then to Who He is today.
Where do you find yourself today? Filled with fear and scared of what tomorrow may bring? I hope you will trust the One Moses spoke about who will bring about your “salvation.” Do you care to share where you are? Any story of God’s faithfulness you can bless us with? I would like to hear it.
I am a full of hope person – I double checked with my wife because I do not want to be one of those people who are actually fearful about life but say they are hope but I digress. I for whatever reason look out and see the goodness of God. I have too many stories of faithfulness to share here but really all I can say is HE IS FAITHFUL AND TRUE.
Jim: I suspect that you & I are a lot alike in that respect. I too have a attitude of hope. And I too have found God to be faithful and true. Thanks for the comment. Did you all get snowed out again this past weekend?
We had service – the snow went a little north. We got more rain (which we do not need) and then cold which dried up with all the wind. We had more there yesterday than I thought we would which was great!
Glad to hear it Jim. When something is “in the blood” it is hard to miss doing it. we can always thank those folks in D.C. for accepting the snow gift. Can’t talk though. We are supposed to get 4-6″ starting sometime tonight. 🙂
I too am a full of hope guy…I trust in His faithfullness because He has came through too many times to mention. Great post Bill!
Good to hear from you Michael! You, jim, and I can call ourselves The Three Hope Guys. (‘Course some might consider us hopeless). Hope your preaching went well this past weekend. Thanks for dropping by.
I choose hope. It doesn’t come natural for me…
Robin: not always the easy choice but the right one. 🙂 Thanks for commenting.