Satan attempts to use the sin in the world and
in people dwelling all around us to inflict us with physical and emotional
wounds. He delights in deceiving us and inflicting pain through the destruction
of sin.
God tells us to draw near to him and to resist
the devil, and the devil has to flee (James 4:7). We can avoid many of life's
tragedies and their consequences by walking in the Spirit instead of in the
flesh (Galatians 5:15-25).
There are inevitable consequences of life on
this sin-cursed earth, such as certain illnesses and death; yet, it is often
the foods we eat and products we use on our body and in our home, as well as
the people in our life, which contribute to our unnecessary illness and
untimely death.
If we realize that we are raised with Christ
and hidden with Him in God, we understand that God has ultimate control over
our life. We keep our self free from the pursuit and love of money and escape
undue stress and its effects on our body, soul and spirit.
Jesus calls us to seek Heavenly matters and
wisdom from the right hand of God where He is sitting (Colossians 3:1-3). We
learn to obey His Spirit and to live contentedly with what He provides.
God's great love and compassion never fail and
prevent us from being consumed by sin, the devil and the world. God faithfully
provides His mercy for us each new morning (Lamentations 3:22-23).
We awaken to a whole new day of His provision
and protection. As we are still before God and listen to His voice, we know God
in an intimate relationship, and find His peace in uncertainty.
He never leaves or forsakes us and He abides
within our spirit and protects our body and soul from the ravages of this world
(Hebrews 13:5). Born of God, we overcome this world and enjoy His victory
through our belief and faith in Christ (1 John 5:4-5).
Prayer:
Father God, life is so uncertain and we
constantly wonder what will happen tomorrow to throw a wrench in the works. You
give us the faith of Christ, which helps us to realize that life's challenges
are really adventures when You are involved in them with us. As we focus our
faith in Your faithfulness, we enjoy life so much more.
You are Creator and Savior and are always in
charge, even when we wander from Your will. Your love never changes and You
always draw us back to the protection of Your straight and narrow road (Matthew
7:14). We look forward to You coming for Your Saints, but we thank You too for
overcoming this world in and through us until You do.
Thought for the Day:
Christ in us enables us to escape the fiery
darts of the devil and to protect us from reaping the destruction of the sins,
which so easily trap us in their grip.
- Ephesians 6:16; Hebrews 12:1
- Ephesians 6:16; Hebrews 12:1
