Habakkuk 3:17-8 (KJV)
17Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls:
18Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
The cancerous tumors have grown. No more chemotherapy. The other chemotherapy options open to us hold less hope than the one Matt was receiving. We will continue with some of the homeopathic protocols we have been using, switching a few of them.
Leaving the doctor's office, the Lord brought Philippians 4:4 to mind: "Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice."
It was not the verse I was expecting. Wasn't it a bit much to suggest I start rejoicing right then? My heart cried, "God, I love and trust You, but what is there to rejoice in? The hopeful treatment failing? Tumors having grown?"
God so graciously reminded me, "No, not in your circumstances, but in Me."
Our circumstances may not warrant anything to rejoice in, but as Habakkuk so eloquently stated it, our circumstances are not what we are to rejoice in! Though our circumstances may not be something that calls for rejoicing, yet we can still rejoice IN THE LORD! We CHOOSE to rejoice in the Lord.
Oh Rosie, I'm so sorry. How do you bear such news, except by falling into His arms? My tears fall...even as my prayers for you continue.
ReplyDeleteAs I read your post, my Pandora switched to Stephen Curtis Chapman's song "Jesus Will Meet You There". Have you heard it? I hadn't.
Un abrazo, hermana. No te desmayes, estamos contigo.
May God grant you more of this amazing faith. I can only keep you and Matt and all the family in my prayers as you follow this paths God has chosen for you to walk.
ReplyDelete"In my distress I cried unto the Lord." Remember keep going to Him with your pain and sorrow...
ReplyDeleteHis ear is open to your prayers! WE love you my dear Ones...
Aunt Pat and Uncle Pat
Oh, praying for all of you. Jesus Loves You.
ReplyDeletebob pitcher
In the midst of the dark times we have experienced it was a challenge to focus on praising God - but I learned that God is moved to action through praise.
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry and am inspired and encouraged in my own walk with Christ becase of your testimony. Please know you are in our prayers and we live you and Matt.
ReplyDeleteI keep saying that our circumstances don't have to dictate the measure of our faith negatively. I am crying out to Jesus on your behalf not knowing what to say. No matter.Jesus knows my heart and intercedes on out behalf anyway so I am clinging to HIS promises that he IS GOOD.... No matter what and his grace is enough.... Sherrie and Joe.
Matt and Rosie...been following your posts as I can. So sorry to hear the news...as you know God is choosing to become famous through this situation even though it makes no sense to us. All our love and prayers...Dave and Carolyn
ReplyDeleteWow.... I loved your comment "God so graciously reminded me, '"No, not in your circumstances, but in Me."' Thank you for the insight... Love you guys... Walt and Jane
ReplyDeleteI'm at verse 17 in my own personal stuggle, but not 18. I have grown weary. Maybe He will use this to encourage me!
ReplyDeleteRosie Thank You for inspiring us all...in our walk, in our thoughts, to rejoice. Why because of all He has done for us. Love and prayers Friend
ReplyDeleteWe will continue to hold you in our prayers. Only God has the answers; some we will never understand until Glory! May He hold you in His very sustainable Hands!
ReplyDeleteKathy Gwyer
So glad that God put that verse on your heart - He is with you!!! Prayers lifted up.
ReplyDeleteRenea Clifford
Words can't express the heaviness of our hearts as we hear the news updates. The both of you are such great testimonies to all who are watching. I know there are times when don't feel that you are but I too thank you for sharing what the Lord is teaching you through this hard time. I pray that in my time of need I will be as open to the Lord's teaching as you are. Our prayers continue to go before the Lord on your behalf. We love you guys. God's peace be with you.
ReplyDeleteBarnie and Marilyn Sallee
Lifting you both and all of you in prayer.. He is our strength and rock in a very present time of trouble.. Love you my heart goes out to you <3
ReplyDeleteJim & Phyllis
Matt and Rosie - What a wonderful testimony you both continue to be as you glorify the Lord even as you walk through the fire and flood. We continue to uphold the family and pray you will be able to say with the psalmist "When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, thy consolations delight my soul." 94:19
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tom and lori
Our prayers continue for you guys. IT was with a very heavy heart that I read this last post but at the same time rejoicing that you guys are such wonderful examples and testimonies of what God has done and is doing for you. May God be glorified. We send our prayers and our love, Dwayne and Sharon
ReplyDeletePsalm 115:1
ReplyDelete"Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name goes all the glory for your unfailing love and faithfulness."
Exactly, Stephanie!
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