God is at Work

While my daughter was visiting, she, my son, and I went through Floyd's Bibles.  He had quite a few.  We found a quote he had written in one of them.  It was attributed to his cousin Grant McClung.  "The weapons of the enemy are used as tools in the hands of the Lord for good in our lives."

I've reflected on that quote quite a bit.  So often the enemy instigates things against us.  But God is greater.  He turns things around and uses the very attack for good in our lives.  "As far as you're concerned, you were planning evil against me, but God intended it for good, planning to bring about the present result so that many people would be preserved alive."  Genesis 50:20 ISV

It's easy in the midst of a trying time to focus on all that's wrong - all that's difficult - all that's discouraging - all that's wearing us down.  I know I can easily slip into that frame of mind in a trying time if I'm not careful.  I have to work to rise above the difficulty and keep my eyes on the Lord.  I need to ask Him to use the difficulty for good - to bring good from it.  I need to speak out my trust in the Lord.  I need to affirm the truth that God is greater than anything the enemy brings against me.

We live in challenging times, but GOD IS AT WORK!  He has not abandoned us.  He hasn't thrown up His hands and quit.  He is working in ways we may not see or understand, but, rest assured, He is at work!  He will bring good from each and every situation that we are distressed about.  He is mighty to save!  He is all powerful!  He is victorious!  He is ruler over all!  Our response is to keep our eyes on Him.

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose."  Romans 8:28

"To bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair."  Isaiah 61:3

"You turned my wailing into dancing;  you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy."  Psalm 30:11

"Do not be afraid.  Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today.  The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still."  Exodus 14:13,14

"The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all."  Psalm 34:19

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.  When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned."  Isaiah 43:2

"For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all."  2 Corinthians 4:17

God is greater than any situation we find ourselves in.  He is right beside us, holding our hand, and working on our behalf.  I couldn't make it without Him.