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“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be
against us?" – Romans 8:31
When we take
the individual events of life in a single snapshot and weigh God's love based
on one event we are blinded by emotions rather than truth. God's perspective on
our life is eternal. From the moment He created the heavens and the earth, He
knew you and knew everything about you. He sees the span of your life, the
turns, the ups, the downs, the good and the bad. The bible tells us that He is
for us in every situation, and yet it is so easy to point blame toward Him when
things don't work out.
Think about your view of the earth from satellite imagery. We have the technology now to look down upon an area of a city block or a few square miles. Picture yourself in a military situation watching a monitor with a satellite image of an area as a battle evolves. On the ground you have troops, walking down a street in a metropolitan city. They can't see what's around the corners up ahead, but from your vantage point with a tops down satellite image you can. Your communicating to the squadron leader through an earpiece. You are warning him of an ambush that lies in the alley up ahead. He hears you and you can see his response of pause. Then you see him turn to his squad and issue hand signals, splitting the team and directing them to spread out. You warn him not to, and then you see him remove his ear peace. The team proceeds forward, cautiously. From your perspective you see the enemy positioning themselves and maneuvering for the right angle. As your squadron move into the intersection with the alley, they are observant to both sides and looking into the shadows for the enemy. Unfortunately for them, they didn't realize that the enemy had moved up one block. As the squadron comes out of the alley back into the main street, the enemy is there waiting for them. Tragically the entire squadron is lost in the ensuing battle. From your post miles away observing through a monitor you watch as the event unfolds. Why didn't he listen to you? Why did he think he had it under control? You would have guided him safely through the streets and ensured victory over the enemy that lie in wait.
We are challenged daily to walk upright and to stay consistent in His light. It seems that the trials and temptations of life continue to attack on a daily basis. I, for one, can testify that it is easy to become discouraged with the constant barrage from the enemy to steal one's joy. We must be able to stand firm in the promises of God when challenged in our faith. In this letter from Paul to those in Rome, we see him encouraging them to remain strong in their faith, despite their difficult circumstances. We should take this advice and lean into God's wisdom and knowledge when times are difficult, for God will provide your strength against the enemy at all times. This doesn't mean you won't struggle, it is an encouragement that God is still in control and will carry you through it. Remember, His view is eternal. It's not about the daily event, it's about the life story. Live your life with the confidence that He has your back and will get you to the finish line. Nothing can stop this from happening, nothing.
Think about your view of the earth from satellite imagery. We have the technology now to look down upon an area of a city block or a few square miles. Picture yourself in a military situation watching a monitor with a satellite image of an area as a battle evolves. On the ground you have troops, walking down a street in a metropolitan city. They can't see what's around the corners up ahead, but from your vantage point with a tops down satellite image you can. Your communicating to the squadron leader through an earpiece. You are warning him of an ambush that lies in the alley up ahead. He hears you and you can see his response of pause. Then you see him turn to his squad and issue hand signals, splitting the team and directing them to spread out. You warn him not to, and then you see him remove his ear peace. The team proceeds forward, cautiously. From your perspective you see the enemy positioning themselves and maneuvering for the right angle. As your squadron move into the intersection with the alley, they are observant to both sides and looking into the shadows for the enemy. Unfortunately for them, they didn't realize that the enemy had moved up one block. As the squadron comes out of the alley back into the main street, the enemy is there waiting for them. Tragically the entire squadron is lost in the ensuing battle. From your post miles away observing through a monitor you watch as the event unfolds. Why didn't he listen to you? Why did he think he had it under control? You would have guided him safely through the streets and ensured victory over the enemy that lie in wait.
We are challenged daily to walk upright and to stay consistent in His light. It seems that the trials and temptations of life continue to attack on a daily basis. I, for one, can testify that it is easy to become discouraged with the constant barrage from the enemy to steal one's joy. We must be able to stand firm in the promises of God when challenged in our faith. In this letter from Paul to those in Rome, we see him encouraging them to remain strong in their faith, despite their difficult circumstances. We should take this advice and lean into God's wisdom and knowledge when times are difficult, for God will provide your strength against the enemy at all times. This doesn't mean you won't struggle, it is an encouragement that God is still in control and will carry you through it. Remember, His view is eternal. It's not about the daily event, it's about the life story. Live your life with the confidence that He has your back and will get you to the finish line. Nothing can stop this from happening, nothing.
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