I Found My Wall!

Beth Moore is teaching me a thing or two about my sanity this week!

Isaiah 58:12

And your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to dwell in.

In ancient times the thick walls that surrounded Jerusalem, were for the protection of the city.  They set a firm boundary. When the walls came tumbling down, in came the destruction of the city.

Christ lives in me, but self control is my wall, it's my boundary of safety. In Him, I have the victory to overcome all things.  But, the enemy is always lurking about, seeking to devour me.  He knows my weaknesses better than I do.  When he sees an opportunity to pounce, and try to destroy my relationship with the Lord - you can be sure he is ready and waiting, to do all the damage he can.

This past week, I temporarily lost my grip on self-control.  I let doubt and frustration crumble my wall!

Isn't God's timing always perfect?  (even though I embarassingly admit, I'm not always good at waiting). Could there have been any other Scripture more powerful for me to read today?  Praise God!! that He is the repairer of my breach in self-control!  Praise God!! That He encourages me to know, that in my obedience to Him, and all that He teaches me, the foundations of many generations will be raised up.

Oh yes!  I've made my mistakes, but what joy there is to know, that in Christ, all things about me are new!

This is a new moment in my life.  Against all odds I chose to hold fast to what I know God has revealed to me.  Even when the world tells me NO - He has told me YES!