July 26, 2025

Sometimes God calls you into His presence in the wee hours of the morning, especially when your soul is restless. During trials, we often find ourselves in despair, and although we may have fallen asleep after a long day, our heart still recalls the events of the previous day. So, if I'm ever awakened, those days' events come rushing into my mind. When I finally give in, get out of bed, and pour out my heart in prayer, then open the scriptures, I realize how closely God is watching over me. Am I living out these scriptures to make these devotionals more heartfelt? Probably. Even Jesus lived out the scriptures written about him. When I realized that's what was happening, I broke into tears because it was then clear how close God was and how He was orchestrating the events of my life for a purpose, not only the good and happy times, but even the seemingly cruel and harsh times. 

So when I told someone that God was on my side, I was not wrong. I have no fear of name-dropping my Father; He is always with me, and yes, He is on my side. If God doesn't show up to prove it right away, they will say, "Where is your God?" The wicked may not feel His recompense now, but they will, guaranteed! 

David was away from the tabernacle and longed for the presence of God, and his enemies asked him the same question: "Where is your God?" 

My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God? Psalms 42:2-3

We know that eventually David came into his kingdom and was triumphant. I expect the same for us. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning! Count on it.

Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God. Psalms 42:11