day 16
SHALOM
Romans 5:1-5 (ESV): Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we also have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we celebrate in hope of the glory of God. And not only this, but we also celebrate in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
daily devotional
2 Thessalonians 3:3 declares that our Lord is faithful. This passage then goes on to tell us that He will establish us and guard us against the evil one.
To give context to this passage, Satan had been seeking to destroy the young faith of the Thessalonian people; however, God’s faithfulness gives great assurance to Paul that this will not succeed. The Thessalonians would overcome by taking Paul’s letters seriously and responding accordingly.
We are no different than the Thessalonian people as the enemy desires to destroy our faith as well.
As attacks come, and they will, we need to understand that anything the enemy throws at us is for the sole purpose of trying to cause us to question our confidence in God. The devil believes that if he can derail our faith, then he can destroy our destiny. We too need to take God at His Word, believing that He has always been at our side and will never forsake us.
He has carried us, time and time again, through many storms and seasons.
He has shown Himself able and faithful, time and time again.
We can depend on Him.There is no battle too big for our God, and God’s heart is for us.
There was no sin too great that Jesus couldn’t conquer on the cross, so why would there be any situation that Jesus can’t overcome now?
No matter the storm.
No matter the season.
No matter the struggle.
We can be confident that no matter what may come, He is our Shalom.
We can rest assured that no matter what the devil may try and do, our God is our defender and our shield. No matter how strong the attack may be, our God is stronger. No matter how great the storm may seem, our God is greater.
We can rest in faith, knowing that our God is on our side. We only need to stand still and wait in silence. The Lord will fight for us.
PRAYER:
Thank you, Father, that You are with me and for me. You are faithful and more than able. I yield my life, submitting myself completely under Your holy authority. You are powerful, faithful, merciful, righteous, patient, and kind. Every situation I face and every season I am called to endure, You can turn for my good and Your glory. There is no God like You. You alone are worthy of all my attention, affection, and allegiance. May my eyes stay fixed upon You, where my help comes from.