“But I trust in you, O Lord; I say you are my God. My times are in your hands” - Psalm 31:14-15 (NIV)
Many of the global events we are now witnessing like the sounds of war can cause us anxiety. Never ceasing accounts of global warming accompanied with occasional tsunamis can lead many to fear for the future of the earth. Fringe states have now amassed nuclear war heads and they could fall into the hands of a mad man can cause one to worry about a future global inferno. The economic conditions of the world and mismanagement of resources often resulting into a fight for resources can bring out the worst in us, which is a cause to worry. Diseases such as Ebola and incurable cancers that often take free reign make many now pause with wonder if there is future in the world.
True! There is a lot to worry about. However, as believers we are comforted that the future is in God’s hands. This was the situation which David faced when he was surrounded by enemies and it all appeared bleak. King David cast his cares into the Lord, who is in control of the future.
Yes there is and will be a lot going on to cause us anxiety. In the midst of all the enemy, Satan, is also at work with all his dirty schemes. But do not be worried! Our God has the future of the universe in his control.
Prayer for today: Lord Father in heaven, today I pray that when I look around and am concerned about the state of the world I should remember and be comforted you are in total control.
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02/05/2024 - 03/05/2024 All day“That is why for Christ’s sake I delight in weakness, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when am weak, then I am strong” (2 Cor 12:10)
We all crave to be blessed in life. But was there a believer who was so blessed beyond any circumstances without experiencing some sort of discomfort, in one way or another! A person may apparently be blessed in every single way yet have one troubling matter that constantly drives him down to his knees.
The one mightily blessed with riches may have a family situation that leaves him ever on edge. Someone who seems to be at the height of his profession may be living with an ailment that keeps him ever on tentacles. The one blessed with abundant health might from time to time be dealing with financial woes.
Why do such troubling situations plague even believers? One explanation could be found in the Apostle Paul’s life. Called into ministry and endowed with many gifts, including amazing revelations from above, yet he had a matter that constantly drove him on his knees. “Therefore in order to keep me from being conceited, I was given a thorn in the flesh, a messenger from Satan, to torment me” (2 Cor 12: 7).
Paul would often cry out to God to free him of this particularly troubling matter. But the Lord came back with, “My grace is sufficient for you. For my power is made perfect in your weakness” (2 Cor 12: 9).
The comfort of this lesson is that God is completely aware of whatever might be ever troubling us. Moreover, it could be purposely there, that we constantly place our faith in Him, other than relying on our strength and resources, especially as He blesses us in other uplifting ways.
Prayer for today: Lord Father in heaven, today I pray that whatever matter is constantly troubling me, I know it is for a purpose and you are in total control, to bless me even more, this I pray in Jesus’ name.
