John 16:33, " I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
This peace is truly a peace that passes all understanding. In John 8:31-32, Jesus speaks about abiding in Him and knowing the truth, and the truth will set you free. Knowing the truth! Jesus has said that all power has been given to Him in heaven and on Earth. Knowing the truth, that I am in Him, and He is in me, what can come against me? Knowing that saten was defeated at the cross, and that he only has as much power as I give to him. 2 Corinthians 4:6-7, What a treasure it is to have the living God make His home within us.
The more time I spend in the word and learn about trials. The more I learn that a trial is a negative event that God either causes or allows. But every trial is only to grow and mature us spiritually. To drive us to God at another level of knowing Him, and Christ in me.
I am learning more and more to fight the good fight of faith, 1 Timothy 6:12. I love how Hebrews chapter 11:1 puts it. It tells us that faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
There are many things that I don't see the way God sees them. The things that He allows to come my way, are for the good in moving me closer to Him. Knowing him more. That he is kind and powerful, and a good good Father. But satan's tactic is to move me further away by keeping my eyes on the struggle, and the wondering in my mind of why? Or how can this be good for me?
I know that I will never understand everything and I don't need to have all the answers. But I do know in Ephesians chapter 6:10-13, God's word tells us to be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. And 3 times in these scriptures He says to "stand firm!"
So as things are allowed to come my way, I know He is with me. He will help me "stand firm" as He fights my battles as I dress in Him. He is truth. He is my righteousness. He is my peace. He is my shield. He is my salvation. He is the word that cuts to the core.
For Your glory Lord
Kim D
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