The Chill of Life is Warmed By the Comfort of God

The Chill of Life is Warmed By the Comfort of God

Posted on April 6, 2014by rebekahbeene

Yesterday was supposed to have been sunny and warm. Instead it was overcast and cold with a bone chilling wind most of the day. Because it was cold and because the wind blew and because we were outside in it I got chilled to the bone. When we packed up and headed home I was still cold. After drinking a pot of coffee and having a hot bowl of chili I was still feeling the effects of the cold. Finally I just had to go to bed. Once inside the warmth of our heavy comforter I felt the chill leave and I could finally relax. 

There are times when we experience cold, sunless days. The winds of adversity howl around us.  We don’t set out to plan for the bone chilling trials and situations that come our way, but they happen nonetheless. We may be caught without protection and think we are going to succumb to the weather.  We’re numb with grief and we’re shaking with worry and fear. Worried that the wind won’t ever subside and fear that our present weather is the truth for us the rest of our lives.  

We also, if truth be known, wonder if God is aware of our circumstances and if He can or will do anything to help us.  We need something more than a blanket and a cup of coffee to abate the deep chill that has settled in our hearts and minds.

God wants you to know that the weather you are experiencing didn’t catch Him by surprise.  He cares about everything that concerns you. He hasn’t left you to fight the fear and worry alone and He isn’t going to leave you in your present circumstances forever.  He speaks to you this morning and His words are full of love. There is a shelter from life’s storms and it is the Lord Himself. He will hide you in the comfort of His Word and keep you sheltered until the winds subside and the chill is gone. Even while you are experiencing the onslaught of a surprise winter in your life, He is working all things out for your good and His glory. Nothing in all creation, not the wind or the weather or any other thing can keep you from finding what you need in Him. Once you have stepped into His presence and given the entire situation over to Him you will begin to see warmth return and peace preside.

Oh beloved, He’s got this. He has taken your chilling situation and is turning it around. He will take you into His loving arms and give you the light of His love which will warm you in the midst of the cold. He will protect you with His Word and He has given you The Comforter to cover you entirely for the duration. He will not let you go through the winds of adversity without seeing His divine nature teach you more about His warmth than you know about the cold. He’s for you and He’s working those things out so that you will feel the warmth of His presence and see the answers to your heartfelt cries.  You may not have much to rely on right now, but He is enough. You can always rely on Him. You go through nothing alone and your present situation is not permanent.

God loves you and He’s for you and that, beloved, will get you through, make you strong, keep you warm and calm the winds of adversity so that you can live in the light of His Truth all the days of your life.

John 14:26 But the Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, Whom the Father will send in My name [in My place, to represent Me and act on My behalf], He will teach you all things. And He will cause you to recall (will remind you of, bring to your remembrance) everything I have told you. Amplified

Psalm 27:5 For He will conceal me there when troubles come; He will hide me in His sanctuary. He will place me out of reach on a high rock.

1 John 5:15 And since we know He hears us when we make our requests, we also know that He will give us what we ask for.

Psalm 59:16 But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress.

Psalm 5:11-12 But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread Your protection over them, that all who love Your name may be filled with joy. For You bless the godly, O Lord; You surround them with Your shield of love.

Button Up Your Overcoat of God's Word

This winter has been colder than usual. The temperatures below freezing have been wicked. And with the wind blowing more than normal, the cold cuts right through you when you’re outside. Without the proper outerwear it’s really rough. It’s hard to enjoy anything when it’s so cold. I guess people could just stay inside and wait for spring. But that’s not living.

Winter comes around every year. Some are worse than others. Troubles come too. Disappointments, discouragements, rejection show up without fail. There can be high electric bills, high tempers and high hopes that get dashed in the cold face of reality. The chill of things going wrong cuts right through our hearts and pretty soon we’re thinking we’ll just quit living. It’s too cold and the winds of adversity reach all the way to the heart.

Fortunately, we believers are made for winter and every other season that comes our way. We can meet the chill and wind head on because God has given us preparation for it all. We’ve been given complete protection from damage when we have to go out and face life that’s not always good. We just can’t go out alone without our covering. But covered by the Word of God and sheltered by the Holy Spirit our hearts stay warm and our lives keep moving even in the harshest of winter times.

Not only that, we can rejoice for we know that while winter may be present spring will return. We have a hope that does not disappoint. We have a Savior who never quits caring. We have a God who has given us all we need and we have the Holy Spirit to remind us whenever we want to quit believing and quit living.

Oh beloved, if you’re facing the cold alone it’s time to return to the Lord and let Him cover you with His Word! If you’re ready to quit and hide from life’s storms, it’s time to remember who you are in Christ. Read all the precious promises. Read the wonderful triumphant assurances. Wear them regally for they are the clothing of royalty. No child of the King is ever meant to go out in the cold without covering. You are blessed, you are chosen, and you are redeemed.

Stop looking at the weather and rehearsing the problems and put on the garment of praise and the covering of Truth! You are not just enduring; you will triumph over this winter time. God loves you and He’s for you and that’s why you can sing His praises and rehearse His promises all the way to heaven’s door.

Psalm 34:1-2 I will extol the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. My soul will boast in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice.

Psalm 121:8 The Lord will guard your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forever.

Isaiah 55:12 For you will go out with joy And be led forth with peace; The mountains and the hills will break forth into shouts of joy before you, And all the trees of the field will clap their hands.

Psalm 5:11-12 But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread Your protection over them, that all who love Your name may be filled with joy. For You bless the godly, O Lord; You surround them with Your shield of love.