PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY - MEDITATE DAY AND NIGHT
Dec. 26th, 2025
WHEN THE OUTLOOK IS GLOOMY; THE UPLOOK IS GLORIOUS.
Two incidents in the Bible came to mind: the crossing of the Red Sea and the victory of Hezekiah against the Assyrian king.
Moses, after a long battle that physically, spiritually, and emotionally drained him - going back and forth between his people and the Pharoah, for the release of the Israelites from the grip of Pharaoh and finally secured same, must have felt a profound relief, feeling on top of the world, and certain that the battle was over. But shortly after they moved out of Egypt, he looked back to see that Pharaoh was almost on their heels. He looked to his right and left and saw only mountains. In his front, he saw the read Red Sea. The OUTLOOK was gloomy. It looked like there was no escape route and they were staring death in the face. There was only one thing left to do – and that was to LOOK UP. Then the Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to move on. Raise your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea to divide the water so that the Israelites can go through the sea on dry ground.” (Exo. 14:15-16 NIV) All the solutions to all your problems are in His hand.
Before Hezekiah’s unconventional military victory against the Assyrian king, two things are worth noting. (1) It had been prophesied that Assyria will capture Israel and Jerusalem (Isa. 10:5-6; Hosea 11:5) (2) Hezekiah’s military strength did not march that of the Assyrian king. So, before the war even took root, Hezekiah was already defeated. He had ONLY ONE MORE PLACE TO LOOK – UP. (Isa. 36-37) Hezekiah acknowledged that he was pretty intimidated as evidenced by tearing his clothes. Then, in faith, he headed straight for the temple of God and called for a word from the Lord through Isaiah! He admitted he was utterly helpless in the face of the threat. Then, Isaiah reassured with these familiar words: "Do not be afraid", the Lord would not be blasphemed by this pagan king and would defeat Assyria (Isa. 37:5-7). Does it seem like the world is crushing down on you? Look up – Jesus has the solution.
Here is what you need to do:
1) Acknowledge your fears.
2) Run straight to God
3) Seek affirmation from His Word His truth.
4) Admit that you are utterly helpless, and it involves things out of my control
5) Praise God for His sovereignty and power over the situation
6) Pray that He would be glorified to others through it.
THE WORD: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." (Mat.11.28.NKJV)
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Dec. 26th, 2025
WHEN THE OUTLOOK IS GLOOMY; THE UPLOOK IS GLORIOUS.
Two incidents in the Bible came to mind: the crossing of the Red Sea and the victory of Hezekiah against the Assyrian king.
Moses, after a long battle that physically, spiritually, and emotionally drained him - going back and forth between his people and the Pharoah, for the release of the Israelites from the grip of Pharaoh and finally secured same, must have felt a profound relief, feeling on top of the world, and certain that the battle was over. But shortly after they moved out of Egypt, he looked back to see that Pharaoh was almost on their heels. He looked to his right and left and saw only mountains. In his front, he saw the read Red Sea. The OUTLOOK was gloomy. It looked like there was no escape route and they were staring death in the face. There was only one thing left to do – and that was to LOOK UP. Then the Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to move on. Raise your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea to divide the water so that the Israelites can go through the sea on dry ground.” (Exo. 14:15-16 NIV) All the solutions to all your problems are in His hand.
Before Hezekiah’s unconventional military victory against the Assyrian king, two things are worth noting. (1) It had been prophesied that Assyria will capture Israel and Jerusalem (Isa. 10:5-6; Hosea 11:5) (2) Hezekiah’s military strength did not march that of the Assyrian king. So, before the war even took root, Hezekiah was already defeated. He had ONLY ONE MORE PLACE TO LOOK – UP. (Isa. 36-37) Hezekiah acknowledged that he was pretty intimidated as evidenced by tearing his clothes. Then, in faith, he headed straight for the temple of God and called for a word from the Lord through Isaiah! He admitted he was utterly helpless in the face of the threat. Then, Isaiah reassured with these familiar words: "Do not be afraid", the Lord would not be blasphemed by this pagan king and would defeat Assyria (Isa. 37:5-7). Does it seem like the world is crushing down on you? Look up – Jesus has the solution.
Here is what you need to do:
1) Acknowledge your fears.
2) Run straight to God
3) Seek affirmation from His Word His truth.
4) Admit that you are utterly helpless, and it involves things out of my control
5) Praise God for His sovereignty and power over the situation
6) Pray that He would be glorified to others through it.
THE WORD: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." (Mat.11.28.NKJV)
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