Bent, Not Broken.

 As the year 2020 winds down, and thank God that it is, you may feel a little weary. Worn out, tired, depleted and maybe even a little angry at how things have played out this year. With this virus raging on, causing a stay in place order earlier in the year. Business's labeled as none essential being forced to shut down, or close all together. We are being told to wear masks, social distance from each other, not have anyone over to each others houses. You may feel like you cannot take it anymore. You may feel like you are at your breaking point. Your mind is tired, your body is weary. Your just done with it all. 2021 has to be better.........right?

A pastor friend of mine used this in his sermon last Sunday and it gave me an idea. We may feel like God is going to finish us off. This is it. We are at the end of our rope.

Matthew 12:20 New Living Translation

20 He will not crush the weakest reed or put out a flickering candle. Finally he will cause justice to be victorious.

We are feeling like the reed that is weak or that our flame is about to go out. Remember, the reed is just bent not broken. Our candle is not out, it's still smoldering. God is not done with us yet. He still has work for us to do. Maybe He is using this year to shape us more into His image, and use us in ways that we never dreamed that we could be used.

Isaiah 55:8 New Living Translation

8 “My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.

So as we wind down this year and are looking forward to the next. As weary and heavy burdened as we are, God gives us this.

Matthew 11:28 English Standard Version

28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

This is a comfort to me. To be able to rest in the arms of my Savior! He will comfort us, renew us and give us strength for what He has next. Nothing surprises Him, or catches Him off guard.

No matter what happens. God is still on His throne and still in control.

Rev. Keven