Sunday, August 1, 2010

Everyday Struggles


God is Faithful

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." Deuteronomy 31:6

Whether you focus on Iraq, Afghanistan, our city streets, or within your own life, war is raging around us.  Everyday newspapers and talk shows are full of stories of conflict, political battles, and struggles for social equality.  And personally, we battle health issues, finances, relationships, poor choices…..

Some struggles are so enormous that we can’t face them alone.  The Bible tells us that God never forsakes us.  He is always with us in our struggles, providing strength for the next week, day or hour, and providing comfort, guidance, and rest when we think we can’t go on.  God gave David the confidence to face a giant with only five smooth stones and a sling shot...and God the Father gave Jesus the strength to die on the cross for us and through His resurrection, declare victory over this world.  Yes, everyday brings strife, but in Christ, we are given the strength to endure and the confidence in the outcome no matter what we face. By having faith in Jesus, we too are victorious over things of this world.

"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."  John 16:33

Because God is faithful, in Christ we find hope for whatever challenges we face.