OUR HAVEN OF REST

“Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.  He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.  Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.  Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!”

Psalm 107:28-31 KJV  

I found this definition for haven in Webster’s Dictionary “a place where you are protected from danger, trouble, etc.”  Henry Lake Gilmour wrote one of my favorite hymns “The Haven Of Rest”.  What a comfort it is to our weary battle scarred heart to know that the words in this beautiful inspiring hymn are true.

“I’ve anchored my soul in the “Haven of Rest,” I’ll sail the wide seas no more; The tempest may sweep over wild, stormy, deep, In Jesus I’m safe evermore.”  Jesus is our Haven of Rest.  He not only protects us from the storms at sea, He also protects us from the storms of life.  O how I love You, Jesus!

If you are going through one of the storms of life, run as fast as you can into the Haven of Rest.  Jesus will comfort you and protect you.  Jesus is waiting for you with His arms open wide.  Don’t try to defeat the storms of life by yourself because that will give satan a chance to discourage you.

Heavenly Father, thank You for Jesus, our Haven of Rest.  I pray that You would please encourage and comfort everyone who is going through the storms of life.  I love You, dear Father.  Thank You for adopting me into Your family and thank You for the privilege of serving Jesus.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe

July 14, 2017