FOR THIS I HAVE JESUS

Many years ago in a small church in Ireland a message was given in which the minister said that Jesus' words, "Abide in me, and I in you," mean to simply say in every circumstance, "For This I have Jesus," and Jesus will say, "For This You Have Me."

While he was speaking, a telegram was delivered to the young pianist. It read: "Mother very ill, take first train home."

At the conclusion of the message she shared the telegram with us, and she added: "I have never traveled alone, but, 'For This I Have Jesus.' I must cross the channel and make connections on the other side, but, 'For This I Have Jesus.' Then I take a long train trip to the south of England, but 'For This,' and all the suspense along the way, 'I Have Jesus.' As she spoke these words, we saw the Light of Heaven upon her face.

Several weeks later a letter came from her, which was a song of praise. She wrote, "As I traveled that long sorrowful journey, I continued to say, 'For This I Have Jesus,' and He answered, 'For This You Have Me.'

"As I reached home my sister fell sobbing on my shoulder saying, 'Oh if you had only come ten minutes sooner you would have seen Mother who so longed to see you.' Instantly I looked up and said, 'For This I Have Jesus,' and He came between me and my sorrow, and vain regrets had no power over me.

We had never had a death or funeral in our family, and they all depended on me for every decision. Acknowledging my ignorance I said softly, 'For This I Have Jesus,' and He gave me His wisdom for every detail. There was also His perfect peace for all legal matters that needed attention.

"Now life has become joyous and victorious as in every circumstance I continue to say, 'For This I Have Jesus.'

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What is the circumstance in your life today that is beyond your control? Is it sorrow, sickness, suffering, fear, unsaved relatives, disappointment, discouragement, guidance, finances, misunderstanding, or another trial? You, also can look into His face and say, "For This I Have Jesus," and He will say, "For This You Have Me.

"Consider the lilies how they grow:
they shall toil not, they spin not;
and yet I say unto to you that Solomon in all his glory
was not arrayed like one of these.
If then God so clothe the grass,
which is to day in the field,
and to morrow is cast into the oven;
how much more will he clothe you,
O ye of little faith?"
(Luke 12:27, 28)

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"God is our refuge and our strength,
an abundantly available help in trouble.

Therefore, (because He is our refuge and strength)
we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed,
and though the mountains be carried into the heart of the sea;

Though its waters roar and be troubled,
Though the mountains shake with its swelling."
Ps. 46:1-3

We will trust... and not fear because God is our "hiding place"... and our strength.