Today's
scripture: Psalm 125:3
This time of the year is full of joy as people celebrate the season. Lights. Decorations. Music. Parties. Family gatherings.
Yet, even in this season of joy, the wicked do "not rest." I watched the news yesterday morning, and in succession, there were stories about a hostage situation in Australia, a fatal crash, and thirteen people who were hit by a drunk driver as they looked at Christmas decorations.
Oh, and the one about someone's stealing toys that were donated to charity.
Yes, the wicked do not rest, but neither does our God. He is aware of each of these, and His heart breaks. His gracious offering of free will allows tragedy and pain, but His grace also offers peace and comfort through every circumstance.
Even as we hear of wickedness seemingly prevailing, we can be assured that God is in loving control. We can be confident of the truth of Romans 8:28.
And we can trust in Jesus' words: "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” (NKJV, John 16:33).
This time of the year is full of joy as people celebrate the season. Lights. Decorations. Music. Parties. Family gatherings.
Yet, even in this season of joy, the wicked do "not rest." I watched the news yesterday morning, and in succession, there were stories about a hostage situation in Australia, a fatal crash, and thirteen people who were hit by a drunk driver as they looked at Christmas decorations.
Oh, and the one about someone's stealing toys that were donated to charity.
Yes, the wicked do not rest, but neither does our God. He is aware of each of these, and His heart breaks. His gracious offering of free will allows tragedy and pain, but His grace also offers peace and comfort through every circumstance.
Even as we hear of wickedness seemingly prevailing, we can be assured that God is in loving control. We can be confident of the truth of Romans 8:28.
And we can trust in Jesus' words: "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” (NKJV, John 16:33).
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