God works the night shift...
"And in that vicinity there were shepherds living out under the open sky in the field, watching in shifts over their flock by night."
Luke 2:8 AMPC
I realize it isn’t Christmas, yet I am reminded of a book written by Pastor Ron Mehl several years ago and his premise that when life is at its darkest, God is most at work – on our behalf.
Yes, of course, He is always at work on our behalf, but sometimes we just need to be reminded of this when the storms of life come and our way seems dim. Yet the lights are never out for Jesus. Psalm 139 tells us that both the light and the dark are the same to Him.
I have found great peace in this truth. In the past few years, when facing what seemed like insurmountable events, it was in the evenings before bedtime that the enemy of my soul often knocked on the door of my emotions to sell me a fresh bouquet of anxiety. However, God's Word was my anchor, His presence my comfort, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit were my strength.
Yet, He also works the morning and the swing shifts, as well. He never ceases. And as the shepherds long ago discovered, He is always at work on birthing a new miracle for us – no matter what time of day it is in our lives or how dark our way might appear.
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