In the Heat

Growing up, I remember the hot days of living in South Florida. The heat sometimes would be unbearable. However, in the midst of all the heat, relief could be found at the nearest beach or swimming pool. Complaining about the heat would only make it worse, so the only solution was to make use of what was available to me. 

Likewise, as Christians, we sometimes do not make use of what is available to us. God has promised to be with us always. Yet, we forget to receive His love, grace, and comfort in times of “heat” in our lives. Continuing our examination of Abraham, we discover that at the hottest part of the day, God visits him.

And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day; And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground. Gen 18:1-2 (KJV)

Abraham saw the Lord and ran out to meet Him and invite them into his habitation. How do you respond to God in the “hot” times? Do you complain or do you invite Him into your situation? God made Himself available to Abraham. He makes Himself available to us, but do we allow Him to comfort us or help us? Today, you may be experiencing the “heat” of life. But respond like Abraham: worship God and invite Him into your situation. He will give you peace, grace, and comfort to endure.

Prayer of the Week: 

“I trust you on this day Lord. You will provide some cool refreshing in the midst of the heat of life. I thank you for it now. Amen.”