God says that when we pass through fiery trials we'll not be burned. And when we walk through deep waters they won't overtake us. "I will be with you," he says (Is 43:3). He's in no way indifferent toward us, but perfectly loves us, saying that we're "precious and honored in his sight." He’s jealously upholding us with his "righteous right hand" so that no one and nothing can come between us.
The great God of the universe who spoke every molecule and atom into existence said that he will fulfill everything in his word. Because of his character, he’s unable to break even one of his promises, no matter how small. When Jesus died on the cross and rose again from the grave, he became the "Amen" to every single one of the promises of God. As we come to God in Christ we have absolute certainty that God will fulfill all he’s said he will do.
The great God of the universe who spoke every molecule and atom into existence said that he will fulfill everything in his word. Because of his character, he’s unable to break even one of his promises, no matter how small. When Jesus died on the cross and rose again from the grave, he became the "Amen" to every single one of the promises of God. As we come to God in Christ we have absolute certainty that God will fulfill all he’s said he will do.
The enemy of our souls enters the scene and tries to destroy all that God has accomplished, to discourage and defeat us with fear. But God says that we’re not defeated, we’re “more than conquerors in Christ Jesus.” The enemy says that we’re alone, but God says that he’s with us forever, “even to the end of the age.” The enemy lies and tries to get us to give up on God’s deliverance and power, but God says that "no weapon formed against us will prevail.” He wants to keep us from praying and engage us in constant fretting, but God says, “do not be anxious about anything. Instead pray about everything.”
Satan tries to convince us to that we’re orphans, not sons and daughters of the king. He wants us to envision ourselves as helpless wanderers, not warriors who’ve been given all the riches in Christ Jesus. He sends forth storms, lies, sickness, mockers – anything and anyone he can use to undermine the work of the Spirit in our lives. Because once he’s convinced us that we’re useless, powerless, alone and defeated he can immobilize us and stop us from living our lives to the glory of God.
Our God will (not may or might) but most certainly will supply everything we need. He’s not ever going to leave us, even for a millisecond. He’s placed his Spirit within our hearts to help us, to guide us, to forever unite us with himself. Nothing can separate us from this love.
Remaining focused on Christ instead of difficulties is essential to walking by faith. This doesn't mean living in denial or trying to wish away our struggles. God calls us to face hardships head on, to acknowledge their existence, to ask for wisdom about how to respond and then through his power and grace to take action. Sometimes the action he requires is patient waiting as he resolves problems that no one else can comprehend. Regardless of our situation, he wants us to know that he delights in rescuing and delivering us from the fowler’s snare and the deadly pestilence. He’s our Father and our King. Our Savior and our Lord. He'll continue watching over us and, with unimaginable generosity, supply in abundance all the courage, strength, wisdom and resources that we need. How can we be certain? Because his promises are all guaranteed.
| "For no matter how many promises God has made, they are "Yes" in Christ. And so through him the "Amen" is spoken by us to the glory of God." 2 Cor 1:20 | |||
