Many who do not know the Lord, will say that God is
impotent and that there is no help in Him; that He causes bad things to happen
to us and our loved ones, without compassion or concern over the devastation
caused by these trials and afflictions (Psalm 3:2).
God created Paradise and wanted us to live there. He only
gave Adam and Eve one directive or restriction. They chose to listen to Satan
and we all now bear the curse from their choice.
Satan takes pleasure in ensnaring the lives of every human ever
born on earth. He offers them delights of the flesh; and makes sure they reap
its destruction (Romans 1: 32, 6:23; Proverbs 11:19).
The devil plants his lies in our mind, and encourages
us to falsely accuse God, to turn His glory into shame, to turn away from Him
and to seek the false gods of pleasure, money, fame, success and power instead
(Psalm 4:2).
God knew this would happen and provided the ultimate
sacrifice for our sin. He became a man, Emmanuel, and paid our sin debt for us.
Yet, many still refuse to put their trust in Him and they continue to reap
sin's curse (John 3:18).
Authentic Believers realize that there is no reason to
fear anything in life (Psalm 3:6). If we are walking in His Spirit, nothing
will ever happen to us, which is not already part of His plan for us.
Evil, hardship and loss come from the god of this world,
the devil. God will save anyone who surrenders their life to Him. When we are
surrounded by evil all around us, with no way of escape, God is right there waiting
for us (Psalm 3:6).
We can enjoy a personal relationship with God through
Jesus Christ. We know without a doubt that God's shield protects us. When we
are drowning in life's circumstances, He lifts our head high above the waves of
adversity (Psalm 3:3).
Prayer:
Father God, You call us to live a holy life and to trust
in You. When people around us scoff at us for trusting in You, let us stand
strong in our faith in Your faithfulness. Let them see Your goodness in Your
provision and care for us.
Let Your light shine on us and let everything prosper,
which we do according to Your will. Fill our hearts with Your peace and joy and
allow us to enjoy deep and restful sleep. Keep us safe for the glory of Your
name (Psalm 4:5-8).
Thought for the Day:
God calls us not to sin (Psalm 4:4), to trust in His
goodness and love, and to stand still and see the salvation of our God. -
Exodus 14:13
