He's got our back

Genesis 50:20
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done

This verse explains one of the most available expressions of faith we can make in today's culture. We have no choice but to live in this world...but we all should know that we are not of it nor do we belong to it. This means that we are are subject to the trickery and traps from our adversary the devil. It is unavoidable. We are vulnerable to the world and it's pressures just like the guy across the street.

Gods purpose for us is to face the world with this mindset:

In spite of our common issues and circumstances...our life reflects  a  FAITH that declares...

.....we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
....Our God always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ.

As people of faith we began our walk in faith and we continue in faith. None of us know what the day may bring forth or what the enemy may attempt; but we have a God that can take any attempt or effort of the adversary and transform it into good.

Angie recently found herself in the cross hairs of a scrupulous and sinister person.
Her response, but not without many tears;
..."What they mean for evil...God will use for good."

Remember the old hymn verse; I don't know about tomorrow...but I know who holds my hand

We must be cautious to not allow worry, anger, or fear to discount and weaken our faith. Worry can certainly be a badge of unbelief.

The emotions that we express, when harm comes our way, are human and normal. Its okay to show your feelings when the entire world seems to line up against you; but its people of faith that come to the conclusion of trust, rest, and peace.

John 16:33
In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

Live for God - out loud.

 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Take Up Your Cross (Part II)

Image
No one understands the passion of Christ so thoroughly or heartily as the man whose lot it is to suffer the like himself. The cross, therefore, is always ready; it awaits you everywhere. No matter where you may go, you cannot escape it, for wherever you go you take yourself with you and shall always find yourself. Turn where you will—above, below, without, or within—you will find a cross in everything, and everywhere you must have patience if you would have peace within and merit an eternal crown.                                                - Thomas A Kempis                                            (The Imitation Of Christ) You may ask what has brought you here but the most important fact, for now, is who has brought you here. You have heard that Gods love for you is indescribable; the cross that you bear is an act of His love. It sounds strange and you may think opposite but His love for you has led you here. You thought sin; assured of misfortune; convinced of something
Read more

Keith Brake

Image
Acts 4:31 After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. And the place was shaken...WOW We all need these moments of transfiguration. Times when God makes an appearance leaving no doubt that you are where you're supposed to be doing exactly what is pleasing to Him. God moments...! They happen every day. All day. In big and small ways. The small moments may bring a smile. The huge bring tears. We can fathom only handfuls of the mountainous otherwise we look only for big and miss the multitude of God moments happening all around us. One of those gigantic events happened Sunday. Over 50 of us were jammed into the small hospice room of our beloved LIFE group teacher of 25 years. Cancer had left him unable to communicate. Final days of life's struggle are approaching. Lynn's request for Keith was to have his class meet by his bed, on Easter Sunday, a
Read more

Go For It

Image
One of the most heart rendering experiences I've ever had occurred on a mission trip to the south pacific. My niece came with me along with a dozen other workers. We arrived at the airport in Manila Philippines for our return flight to America. My niece reached for her passport...and it wasn't there. One thing for certain, you're not getting on an international flight without a passport. It was lost on the bumpy ride to the city. She had everything, but not quite! Everything.. but the most important item... which gave her right of passage. At that point, nothing else mattered. I recall her weeping on my shoulder, "Uncle John, there going to keep me here forever". How God bailed us out of that jam was amazing and a great devotion for another time. What I'm reminded of from this is the story of the rich young man that came to Jesus in Matthew 19. He had everything and had kept all the law. He would have been like the Bruce Wayne of Palestine. He had money,
Read more