Are you overcome with Pain As Christmas Approaches?
The Quran narrates the virgin birth of Jesus numerous times. The Quran states that Mary was overcome by the pains of childbirth. During her agony and helplessness, God provided a stream of water under her feet from which she could drink. Furthermore, near a palm tree, Mary was told to shake the trunk of the palm tree so that ripe dates would fall down and she could eat and be nourished. Mary cried in pain and held onto the palm tree, at which point a voice came from “beneath her”, understood by some to refer to Jesus, who was yet in her womb, which said, “Grieve not! Your Lord has provided a water stream under you; And shake the trunk of the palm tree, it will let fall fresh ripe dates upon you. And eat and drink and calm your mind.” That day, Mary gave birth to her son Jesus.
Do you feel like Mary felt as she was about to give birth to Jesus, overcome with pain and suffering? Are you tired of the suffering attached to living? Is your tiredness stemming from suffering, lack, disgust, depression, loneliness, fear, anxiety, low places, tight spaces, or inadequate resources? If any of that describes you, “Fear Not” for we bring you good tidings and marvelous cheer! Our same God that provided for Mary by providing a stream of water under her feet from which she could drink, can provide for you so that you can get what you need even if it includes getting something to drink. Philippians 4:19 states that “My God shall supply all of my needs according to His riches in Glory in Christ Jesus”. God provided for Mary more than 2000 years ago, He wants to also provide for you when you seek Him as Christmas draws near!
When you have needs, pray, and seek Jesus…Seek God…then wait for a response. Look for clues….watch for clues….. The Quaran story depicts and unveils Mary’s pain of travailing before God before delivering Jesus into the world more than 2015 years ago but it is full of clues. We are sharing this story with you on Christmas day so that you can see that this story is a story of clues about how God responds and reacts when you are In pain and in need of God’s help and deliverance. We will give you one of the clues, but you will have to read and reread the story to find the other ones…..
The story says that Mary was overcome with pain…the clues are shown in what is said next…….what is said next is….And God provided a stream of water under her feet so she could drink..do you see the clue?….The clue is Mary was in pain, and God responded, He provided a stream of water so she could drink….
If He provided a stream of water for Mary so that she could drink more than 2015 years ago, don’t you think He will provide for you so that you can do what you really need to do? Remember This Christmas story and always, pray and seek God, be sure to look for the clues and expect His provisions in your life!
Keep on Following Jesus where He leads, no matter how bad it gets, He has a plan for you!