Locks. Maybe you’ve seen them. They seem to show up on bridges almost everywhere. In fact, on the Brooklyn Bridge it is against the law to secure them to the bridge, but the posted signs, stating as much, do little to deter people. They appear in assorted sizes and colors quietly proclaiming the promise of the ones who locked them to the bridge of their love for one another. To trust each other with their heart.
Over the past several weeks God has reminded me of His promises in His word. Below I share a few that have resonated with me once again.
In that day– “Sing about a fruitful vineyard: I, the LORD, watch over it; I water it continually. I guard it day and night so that no one may harm it. Isaiah 27:2,3.
I have prayed Isaiah 27:2,3 for my children often throughout the years. It is comforting to picture my children as that fruitful vineyard with God watching over them and watering them continually with His presence and guarding them day and night so no one may harm them.
I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter, my great army, which I sent among you. Joel 2:25.
Several years ago I was in the middle of a health crisis that seemed like it would become and remain chronic. Then…then God. He had given me the word restore for that year and shortly after I heard a sermon on Joel 2:25. THEN I went to a writers conference and saw this.
But this is what the LORD says: “Yes, captives will be taken from warriors, and plunder retrieved from the fierce; I will contend with those who contend with you, and your children I will save. Isaiah 49:25.
The following year God gave me Isaiah 49:25. Not only does God promise to set captives free and return the plunder the enemy stole, He contends with those who contend with me and saves my children. Contention in my childrens lives trickles into my life and I love how I can rest in this promise that God contends on our behalf.
Placing a love lock on a bridge won’t guarantee forever love or trust between the ones who locked them there but when we allow the truth of God’s promises to settle in our heart He teaches us of His love and trustworthiness and we can be fully convinced that God is able to do what he has promised because of His unconditional and lavish love.
Your Gift is for Everyone
What’s Outside Your Window?
Given the Nations
Anchored in Hope
A Crown Upon His Head
Toiling is Good
Hamstrung
Let Go My Soul
Friday Thoughts of Encouragement
Where Are You Looking?
The Young Queen
What’s Your Weapon?
May We Want To
The Big Lie
Profit and Recognition
Opposite Day
This is great and encouraging. Im trusting the Lord for those I love. Really liked your verse choices. God is good. Be blessed.
Praise God for his faithfulness! Thank you for stopping by to read and comment. I return His blessing to you!
And THEN – I love that word now. Thank you. And restore – my best friend shared that verse with me when it seemed so much of my life had been consumed by my injuries. Wonderful. God is good.
Praise God and Amen, Russ! May you have many more and THEN’s. 🙂
Excellent post, my friend! I am inspired. I can relate to much of what you wrote. In fact, I am a testament that Jesus is a deliverer/healer. He healed me from an illness that threatened my life. Thanks so much for sharing. God bless.
Praise God and thank you, Noel. He is All Sufficient indeed! Thank you for sharing and stopping by to read and comment. Have a blessed upcoming week.
Beautiful and encouraging post! I just want to point out that Isaiah 29 stops up to 24 and not 25.
May God continue to bless you.
Great catch, Diana, thank you! I meant to put 49:25.
Thank you for stopping by and for your encouragement! I hope your day is going well. Lord bless!
You’re welcome. I’ll check up the verse now. Yes, I had a great day all thanks to God and I trust that yours went well, too. May God continue to bless you! 💙
Thank you, the Lord bless you, Diana! 💜
I am nominating you for Share Your Passion tag in my post Tuesday Nov 12
Praise God, thank you!
You’re welcome