The devil is an expert at diverting our attention. He is a master of deceit and is called in scripture the father of all lies (John 8:44) *. Thankfully, he has no power over a child of God, unless the Lord chooses to allow the devil to bring something against you as a means of bolstering your faith. Our faith and trust in God must be unshakable. It must never waver. We need to understand that there is a reason for everything that happens in life. We may not understand the why and wherefore of the matter, but that doesn’t make it any less true. If it were not true then the world would fall into abject chaos, with no rhyme or reason for anything. What is God trying to tell you in your situation?
The COVID-19 pandemic was an event that could have scared the wits out of you if you let it. The devil had succeeded in some regions of the country to terrorize people into not leaving their homes. The stress that is generated by fear will lower your immune system’s ability to combat sickness. Scripture tells us not to worry, for worrying will not add one day to your life (Luke 12:25) **.
Don’t let the devil distract you. Keep your focus squarely set on Christ. It is HE that can rescue you from the fire. It is HE that can save your soul from hell. The devil destroys, the Lord re-establishes and restores. All it takes is a matter of minutes, sometimes even mere seconds to tear apart all you have built throughout your life. That isn’t God’s plan for you. Seek him, trust him and live for him. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing!
In His Name & for His Glory,
RL Keller
Bread of Life Ministries
* John 8:44 “For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies.”
** Luke 12:25 “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?”
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