My evening in Taiwan was suddenly and intensely shaken by an earthquake. For a few brief, surreal moments, everything around me trembled, and a chorus of alerts echoed from every mobile phone. It was 9:11 PM on August 27th, and even though I’ve experienced a few earthquakes before, the last one was the most frightening. This tremor, however, had a different impact on me.
In that brief, chaotic moment, a profound thought settled in my heart. This experience was a powerful reminder of the importance of depending on God, who can protect us in all circumstances. It was as if God was teaching me a clear and unmistakable lesson: to lay down everything and follow Jesus alone. Only Jesus saves.
This echoes what I heard on a Bible app just yesterday, about the words Moses spoke to Joshua. He taught him to be strong and trust in the Lord, for the Lord would be with him no matter where he went.
That message of courage and faith is exactly what I felt during the earthquake. It brings to mind the verse:
"The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged."
— Deuteronomy 31:8
In life's shaking moments, whether from an earthquake or from personal challenges, we can find peace in knowing we are never alone.
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