Friday, June 27, 2014

There is always hope

God says in verse 28, chapter 42:

وَهُوَ الَّذِي يُنَزِّلُ الْغَيْثَ مِن بَعْدِ مَا قَنَطُوا وَيَنشُرُ رَحْمَتَهُ وَهُوَ الْوَلِيُّ الْحَمِيدُ
"He is the One Who sends down rain even after (people) have given up all hope for it, and He scatters His Mercy (in every direction). And He is the Supporter, Worthy of all Praise."

God says here that He sends rain even after people lost hope for it ever coming. God will give you what you're asking for, even after you're about to give up hope for it. Notice the word قنطوا (lost hope) in the verse. It doesn't say you will get the rain after you pray or after you simply ask for it. Rather, it says you will get it after you have begged for it, stayed up countless nights praying for it, worked for it by building a relationship with Him, to the point where you thought it was never coming. And then, lo and behold, God gives it to you. He could have given it to you after a simple request, but He wants you to get closer to Him. Imagine if we got everything we ever wanted after a single prayer. We wouldn't feel that deep connection with God as we do when we are begging Him day and night, praying, prostrating and glorifying. 

As the verse continues, God then says that after showering you with His rain, He will spread His mercy far and wide, meaning you will feel His favor upon you in every direction. You will physically feel His mercy enveloping you after you've attained what you had once lost all hope for. You are reminded to never lose hope in Him, and for that you are in complete awe. 

Now how does God conclude this verse? He says He is the one who is الولي الحميد, the Supporter and the One worthy of praise. When you rely on God, you know with full conviction that He WILL support you. So what an extremely appropriate way to end the verse. God is reminding you once again to trust Him as your protector, supporter and guardian. Put your complete trust in Him and have no fear of the end result. 

Here is a verse that gives hope to every person facing a tough situation, searching for a way out. God is your supporter. He doesn't want you to lose hope in Him. Instead, He wants you to draw closer to Him in order to taste the everlasting savory sweetness of faith, and complete reliance on Him. 

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