Through It All - message by Steve Martin, Love For His People Ministry

 

Standing in support of Israel, Jews, and believers in all the nations, in the Name of Jesus (Yeshua) Our regular communication to share the Love For His People with our friends. Blessings on ye head! July 20, 2023 Charlotte, North Carolina Greetings to my family and friends of Love For His People Ministry. I enjoy sitting on our front porch, early in the morning before the sun gets too hot, and praying, reading the Word, and watching the Lord's creation move about me. This morning as I rocked in the chair, I noticed a huge tree, across the road behind the neighbor's house, with its large leaves swaying in the wind. I couldn't feel the breeze, nor were any other trees blowing in the wind. Just this one, with its very large leaves, as if they were individuals, moving and speaking. My thought was, "They remind me of the crowd of witnesses, looking down from heaven and cheering us on." I thanked the Lord for the reminder, as He speaks to us in many ways so often. We just need to stop and see Him. Even His creation cries out. Please take the time to read my new message, "Through It All" below. May it encourage you too! (And then let me know how you are doing as you walk on...) Ahava and shalom, Steve Martin Founder, Love For His People Ministry P.S. The above photo was one I took in the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City in September 2022. I was walking in the narrow street on my way to the Jewish Western Wall. Sometimes I like to take the "not so beaten" path. Through It All   "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, NASU    Many of us are familiar with the story of the person walking the beach and seeing two footprints in the sand. And then one set stops and only one is seen. The person seems to complain to the Lord that they believed the Lord had left them. But it wasn’t as one would think.   Many of us walk with afflictions, torments, physical sickness or conflicts all around us in family, neighbors, on the job, or even in church. It wears us down and the weariness in the battle can set us “on the sideline” after a while. We may even wonder where the Lord is through it all.   Remember the song by Andre Crouch Through It All, written and sung in 1971? “Though it all, I learned to trust in Jesus, I learned to trust in God.” It became a very popular expression of seeking and relying on the One Who could and would take us daily through that which we face.   Even more so do we need to rely on the Lord’s promises today, as we walk through this life, facing temptations, trials, and the many cares of this world. As the story goes, we need to realize that the Lord is carrying us, and we “walk in His shoes” even as He carries us. There is no other way to do it.   When I have others share their burdens with me, sometimes I can relate to them and am able to share my experience in getting through it, for I too have walked through similar episodes of life. But at other times I am not quite able, for I have not walked in their shoes. I have not experienced that which their life’s journey has taken them on and can’t yet fully understand all the pressures put on them.   My part may just be to encourage them to stand strong, to keep looking up, to let their faith be solid in the Lord, Who knows all and sees all. It may be my role to comfort them with what I have in the past been comforted with, as much as possible. And if I haven’t had their experience (yet), then I need to be in prayer for them, not in any way be judgmental, and allow the Holy Spirit to move on their behalf as only He can.   The full lyrics of the song, Through It All:   I've had many tears and sorrow I've had questions for tomorrow There've been times I didn't know right from wrong But in every situation God gave me blessed consolation That my trials come to only make me strong I've been a lot of places And I've seen millions of of faces But there were times that I felt so all alone But in my lonely hour Yet those precious lonely hours Jesus lets me know that I was His own That's the reason I say that Through it all Through it all Oh, I've learned to trust in Jesus I've learned to trust in God Let me tell ya that Through it all Oh, through it all I've learned to depend upon His word So I thank God for the mountains And I thank Him for the valleys And I thank Him for the storms He's brought me through For if I'd never had a problem I'd never know God could solve them I'd never know what faith in His word could do That's the reason I say that Through it all Oh, through it all Oh, I've learned to trust in Jesus I've learned to trust in God Oh let me tell you Through it all Oh, through it all Oh, I've learned to depend upon His word Oh, let me tell you right now that Through it all Sometimes through the fire Through it all My, my, my Lord Oh, I've learned to trust in Jesus (oh, I've learned) I've learned to trust in God (and I can trust in God) That through it all Let me tell you that Through it all Oh, Lord, Lord I've learned to depend upon His word Oh, through my sickness and pain I've learned to depend upon His word Oh, through sorrow and shame I've learned to depend upon His word Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Andrae Edward Crouch Through It All lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing You can listen to Andre sing it here: Through It All   I trust you have those around you who you can turn to, that can bring you comfort and support in your trials and tribulations. But even more so I pray that you will find comfort in the Lord Jesus, Who knows all, is all, and is always there to bring you through it all.     Ahava and shalom,   Steve Martin Founder, Love For His People   Message #145 in this series – in the year of our Lord 07.20.23 – “Through It All” – Thursday, 9:15 am in Charlotte, North Carolina The Promise - Journey of a Lifetime In 2004 I wrote an autobiography, sharing 40 years of life with ministries, the search for the Lord's purposes,and how I got connected to Israel and His People.  In January 2023, 19 years later, I added 114 photos.  Click here: The Promise - Journey of a Lifetime - Hardcover $19.95 Paperback $12.95 Why We Do What We Do by Steve Martin (published 2022) This book contains five months of messages I shared with subscribers to my email, and then posted on our website www.loveforhispeople.com and other social media platforms. For each of us to accomplish the Lord’s will, plans and purposes for our individual life we must know what we are to do, and do it. We will then understand the “why we do what we do” question, as we walk out His ways. Be inspired and encouraged as you read, either as a daily discipline or as a book with examples as to how to walk the Christian faith in your own life. And as you know the “why”, your courage, boldness, and firmer commitment to live for Jesus Christ, Yeshua HaMashiach, will be evident to many. You may not even have to say a word. I have also included the six messages I wrote from Jerusalem, between Oct. 24-Nov. 11, 2022 when I was there on my 26th journey to the Land. Since 2010 I have called them “Ahava Adventures”. “Ahava” is love in Hebrew. Blessings on ye head. Steve Martin, Founder Love For His People Ministry  To purchase on Amazon: Why We Do What We Do - Hard cover $12.95 Paperback $8.95 Love For His People Ministry. is a charitable, USA humanitarian ministry started in 2010 to share the love of the Father in the nations, especially to and within Israel.   If these letters minister to you, please consider sending a charitable gift of $5-$25 today, and maybe each month, to help us bless known families in Israel, whom we consistently help through our humanitarian ministry.    Go here for safe giving using major credit cards through PayPal.   Contribution checks can be sent to:    Love For His People Ministry 12120 Woodside Falls Rd.  Pineville, NC 28134 Todah rabah! (Hebrew – Thank you very much.)   Please share this encouraging message with your friends.   Email: loveforhispeople@gmail.com   martinlighthouse@gmail.com   YouTube: Steve Martin/Love For His People  Love For His People Ministry 12120 Woodside Falls Rd. 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Trust and Forgiveness - Steve Martin, Love For His People Ministry

 

Trust and Forgiveness

"Trust in the Lord forever, for in God the Lord, we have an everlasting Rock.” Isaiah 26:4, NASU

 Little kids have a trusting heart, believing that the one they are with means for them good and not harm. It is only as they get older, and burned a few times, that they begin to realize that not all are trustworthy, and one should be skeptical of what they are told and whom they shall trust many times. Being careful these days is very necessary. Not all that appears to be light is light.

 Over the years we have lost trust in several institutions, such as our government, the educational system, and even with some religious personnel and traditions we were taught in our youth. “That they had the answer, and only they” was what we were to believe. I recall when I was 18 and began to know Jesus as Lord and Savior more fully, that even though I was raised in the Catholic church in which I was supposed to have been shown the only way to heaven, not all that was said and taught was true. Man had lied to me and several million over the centuries.

 Personally, I like to feel I can trust someone from the beginning when I am getting to know them, but that has several times been proven not to be wise. Either they had an agenda that was not in my best interest, or they wanted to use me for their own gain, leaving me hurt and “used up” when their time with me in the relationship was over. It is sad that this happens, but the Bible has several instances when what seemed good to start ended up being bad.

 Far too many relationships end up poorly, given the fact that what one said was “love” in the beginning was really meant to only be for the benefit of the initiator. “I love you today, but tomorrow will be another story” as intentions do not end as they should.

 Each of us could tell stories of how this one or that one lied, cheated, or was proven very dishonest with their words and actions. Trust is easily broken.

After being hurt too many times, we tend to hold back in giving ourselves to others in friendship. Far too many have no friends now because they are not willing to be hurt again. Understandably so.

One of my sons-in-law has told me on more than one occasion that he noticed I do not try to burn bridges with people after being wronged. My response is always, “Forgiveness is what we need to have, and often.” I need to be forgiven often, so I need to practice forgiveness often.

The Lord Yeshua (Jesus) Himself instructed us to practice forgiveness. Otherwise, we can never trust.

"For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.  But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” Matthew 6:14-15, NKJV

We will never be able to trust others again if we do not practice forgiveness. We would rather choose to hang onto that hurt, which in turn becomes bitterness, and given time, results in hatred.

Trust and forgiveness go hand in hand. It takes time to learn to walk in forgiveness, and thus have lasting relationships. Laurie, my good wife, and I have a plaque on a house wall saying, “It takes time to make old friends.” The scene behind it is of the Grand Canyon. One can be sure that many rushing waters carved their way through “the soul”, but beauty resulted as time allowed forgiveness to grow, and trust thus developed.

It takes forgiveness. It takes trust. It takes both over time to have and maintain relationships. You will not have friends if you do not practice forgiveness, which allows trust to grow and flourish.

If you have unforgiveness towards another even now, I encourage you to forgive them, trusting the Lord Himself understands the hurt as even Himself was willing to die on a cross in order to forgive us. We need to be able to forgive, and trust, through His daily grace.

Ahava and shalom,

Steve Martin

Founder, Love For His People

Message #144 in this series – in the year of our Lord 07.05.23 – “Trust and Forgiveness” – Wednesday, 3:30 pm in Charlotte, North Carolina

Love For His People Ministry. is a charitable, USA humanitarian ministry started in 2010 to share the love of the Father in the nations, especially to and within Israel.

If these letters minister to you, please consider sending a charitable gift of $5-$25 today, and maybe each month, to help us bless known families in Israel, whom we consistently help through our humanitarian ministry. 

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