Living in the light of God
\nBy Yvonne Lai<\/p>\n
When I think of this subject, two hymns pop up in my mind. God\u2019s way is the best way.
\n\u201cGod\u2019s way is the best way, though I may not see it.
\nWhy sorrows and trials often gather around me,
\nHe is always seeking my gold to refine.
\nSo, humbly I trust Him, my Saviour divine.
\nGod\u2019s way is the best way. I will trust Him always;
\nHe knows best.\u201d<\/p>\n
When I was eighteen years old, I dedicated myself to the Lord during a devotional meeting. I wanted to walk with God like Enoch in the Old Testament. In the prayer I visualized myself like a little child, standing in front of the Lord, willing to be used by Him. I was nothing in front of my Mighty God. But I was sure He would use me if I committed my life to Him. With simple faith, I did so and submitted myself to His will. When I was twenty-two, God\u2019s calling was once again upon me. Through my daily devotion one day, He called me to make a step of faith to offer myself to be a servant of God. I accepted this calling right away, like Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt in front of the Red Sea. He made a leap of faith to step into the Red Sea. God has accomplished great things through him.<\/p>\n
Our God is a great God. He is faithful. He has lead me all these years. I married a pastor, and we have served faithfully together in churches since 1973. It pays to serve Jesus everyday. Many people get blessings from the Lord through our serving. In life, we face uncertainties, difficulties, and hardship. But nothing can separate us from the love of God. During the last thirty years of serving, God\u2019s presence in me is constant. He strengthens me when I am weak. He comforts me when I\u2019m hurt. He makes His face shine upon me.<\/p>\n
After the birth of my second child, I became sick with rheumatoid arthritis, a disease that is chronic and crippling. The specialists told me that I would suffer \u201cuntil the day I die.\u201d <\/p>\n
Who could I turn to? No one could help me. Not even my dear husband. \u201cTurn your eye upon Jesus.\u201d God used this hymn to remind me again to make another step of faith to trust him, he can \u201cmake me whole.\u201d My younger son has grown up now. On his twenty-fifth birthday, I reflected on my journey accompanied with sickness. The disease has gradually taken away my independence. I went through ten joint replacements\/operations. Hospitals had become my second home. But one thing in me was whole: my soul. There is no bitterness, no sorrow, no complaints, but there is praise. The Lord makes his face shine upon me. My heart is always filled with love, joy and peace. \u201cPeace like a river filled my soul.\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cWhen peace like a river attends my way.
\nWhen sorrows like sea billows roll.
\nWhatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say:
\nIt is well with my soul.\u201d<\/p>\n
Romans 8:35
\nWho shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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