In a week in which everything has changed for these precious guys (on the horizontal routine), the one who watches over them is the same yesterday, today and forever.
The day before ...
The verse (ISAIAH 41:10) says:
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
There are times when we discover what or who we are really trusting in. It is only when our faith is tested that we see the true picture of these things. On a trip with these guys I remember vividly speaking to some friends (who later came to Christ) The text was...
John 10:10
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy;
I have come that they may have life..."
Whilst the enemy turns to full destruction mode, men of God are gripped by faith not fear. They have been dealing with these things for over 8 years and truth be told they have seen more and more evidence before their eyes that God the eternal life giver is unchangeably the same in purpose and increasingly fruitful in his work.
THE LIFE GIVER is also praying ... for these men and us...
"but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail.
And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”
Luke 22:32.
Escapism has no benefit in danger, and no place in following Jesus Christ. Today we are called to take up our cross and follow him, Who are you 100% depending on today? Life and eternity depends on it. This is sober minded faith, expressed in brotherly love. Keep a watch on each other today in the family of GOD, knowing that THE KING OF ALL is present to help.
"Be sober-minded; be watchful.
Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion,
seeking someone to devour."
1 Peter 5:8
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