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Book in Review
from His Grace Magazine
by His Grace
God has not Forgotten You
He is with you, Even in Uncertain Times!
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Book by: Dr. David Jeremiah
Written by: Lynne Wood
Dr. David Jeremiah's book titled, "God has Not Forgotten You" is a reminder that no matter what is happening, God is always with you. The chapters in this book covers uncertainty, change, loneliness, health and much more. It is a very good book, especially if you're feeling forgotten. We imagine that when we're going through difficult days, such as a job loss, sickness in family, or the death of a loved one, that God has no idea or simply doesn't care. That is completely not true; God knows when you're sad, lost, lonely and frightened. He will comfort, protect, provide and care for you always. Proverbs 3:56, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths."
Our bodies are incredibly and wonderfully made by God. We have an amazing immune system that can eliminate threats from bacteria to viruses and even cancer. Yet sometimes our bodies can fail us, especially when we are older and frail. Dr. David Jeremiah gives an example of frailty when he asks, "What would you think would be the most dangerous animal on the planet? Most people would probably say sharks or bears; you would naturally say with their teeth and claws that they would be. No, the most dangerous creature is the mosquito. They are responsible for the transmission of malaria, yellow fever, dengue fever, zika and more. They kill more than seven hundred and fifty thousand people yearly.
Disease is a symptom of sin, it is the curse of sin on all creation. God does not give us a spirit of fear; the Lord will be our strength, no matter what we are facing. For Christians who are suffering with a sickness, John 11:4 is our greatest truth. When Jesus said, "This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God's glory so that God's Son may be glorified through it." (NIV).
Going through any illness is never easy for that person or their family, but as Christians we know God will never leave us. Our prayers are not always answered as fast as we would like. Sometimes it can take years. Because of this, we feel God has forsaken us. Please always remember, God turned His back on Jesus as He hung on the cross, because God is Holy and could not look upon the sin, our sin, that Jesus took to the cross with Him. God turned His back on His Son as He would never have to turn His back on You. The truth is, Jesus hung on that cross, endured all of it, because He loves you that much. Psalm 138:7-8: "Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will stretch out Your hand against the wrath of my enemies, And your right hand will save me. The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands."
