"Lower than a Pregnant Ant Sitting on a Curbside"

My husband and I had a friend who had a very interesting way of declaring his “down days.” He would comment that he was “lower than a pregnant ant sitting on a curbside. . .” Just the comment made you burst into laughter as you mentally pictured this scene . . .

The problem is when you’re the one feeling like the ant! Somehow the statement doesn’t seem as funny then. True – we have an eternal HOPE in Jesus Christ. True – nothing is impossible with God. True – our future IS bright – as bright someone has said as the promises of God.

However, it is also true that we are human beings, with human emotions, and some days the skies are gray. (Then other days they may be pouring rain!) So, what are the secrets of getting through . . . victoriously?

Well, the Psalmist lifted His eyes to the hills – and realized His help came not from the hills, but from the Lord who made the hills. The Lord who made “heaven and earth.”

When the Israelites were bound in slavery, their cries weren’t falling on deaf ears. God tells Moses in Exodus 3, “I’ve taken a good, long look at the affliction of my people in Egypt. I’ve heard their cries for deliverance from their slave masters; I know all about their pain. And now I have come down to help them . . .” (Ex. 3:7-8 a The Message)

Moses, the chosen vessel to bring deliverance is uncertain that he is up to the task! What makes him up to it? God’s promise, “I’ll be with you . . .” (Ex. 3:12 The Message)

What is the name of our God? I AM WHO I AM! He is presently concerned with our need. He is presently able for our circumstance. He is presently enough. Yes, He always has been and He always will be – and He lives in the PRESENT with us.

His mercy extends to the heavens – His faithfulness reaches to the skies. His love is wider, and deeper than any ocean. His power knows no limit – you cannot measure His grace.

Looking to Him it isn’t long until our feet can find the “top of the curb!” (We may not be dancing our way down the street, or flying with the eagles quite yet, but we’re on our way!) He walks along side and says it’s ok – that He is working things out for the best. The heart inside remembers -- “Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalms 46:10 NIV)

By: Janene A. Dubbeld/FGG

Take it with You

“God said to Moses, “I Am Who I Am.” Exodus 3:14