Triumph through Sanctuary

“In the presence of Jehovah
God Almighty, Prince of Peace
Troubles vanish, hearts are mended
In the presence of the King”
a great song by Terry McAlmon. 

There in the sanctuary of God, we find completeness. Asaph, the author of Psalm 73, realized its necessity. We read how he described his almost-stumbling experience over the wicked. “They seem to live such painless lives; their bodies are so healthy and strong. They don’t have troubles like other people; they’re not plagued with problems like everyone else.” (Psalm 73:4-5) NLT

Really! Why do wicked prosper? Why do corrupt politicians never imprisoned? Why do criminals harm people without being caught? But why do good people suffer great tribulation? Why do they die so early?

“Then I went into your sanctuary, O God, and I finally understood the destiny of the wicked.” (Psalm 73:17)

All are answered in the sanctuary. There our stumbling feet find solid ground again. There we realized that we are really foreigners in earth and our true home is in heaven. There the fullness of a satisfying life is met. In the presence of God, we remember that His thoughts are higher. And only through abiding to the One who overcame the world, can we be an over-comer too.

 Oh privileged are those who dwell in the Most High! Let us take Jesus by His word, “I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.]” (John 16:33) AMP

 Rom 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” (KJV)

I don’t know what’s weighing you down today, but the Lord who holds the biggest star and who knows your hair count is so concerned about what’s happening in your heart. “…All things work together for good to them that love God”. Even if we don’t understand God’s will, it is still the purpose of God that will prevail. No one can hinder God’s will; not our present situation, not our self opinion, none at all. 

“…we are called according to His purpose.”