Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.

Psalm 34:19 (KJV)

So we are currently experiencing a Pandemic. In fact,  more than likely, there isn’t any part of the world who isn’t experiencing this new “normal” with masks, and social distancing.  On top of this, many are experiencing additional woes: medical issues, family troubles, persecution, financial troubles, addiction, abusive relationships, loss of a loved one; the list is endless.  The pain is palpable, the frustration seemingly mounting for many.

This past week, we experienced a tropical storm that left  65% of our state without power. This latest development, only served to heighten the people’s level of anxiety, and discourse.  People started piling up gas stations panicking, filling their cars, and canisters for their generators.  Stores were packed with people rushing to buy fresh cooked food as appliances weren’t working.  It was chaotic, to say the very least.

So as the saying goes, what doesn’t destroy us, makes us stronger.

When we turn to God and His words, we find comfort.

When we turn to God and His promises , we are secure.

When we turn to God and His love, we are strengthened.

We got our power back and pushed through a crisis of sorts. But Praise God…we walked through it.  We feel stronger because of it. In the aftermath, (speaking spiritually and metaphorically) we can  look back and see  the outline of “His footprints,” etched clearly in the sand, as we walked through the adversity that afflicted us.

Stand firm and strong in His Word, it’s our only weapon of defense; today, tomorrow and forever. Amen!

“Father God, how grateful I am for Your undeniable Presence and life affirming promises, thank You for all that You are and do, today, tomorrow and always, in Jesus name, Amen.”

I leave you with this incredible Word of God from Ephesians…which is so critical to what we are living through today.  Amen!

Ephesians 6:11-24 (KJV)

¹¹ Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

¹² For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

¹³ Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

¹⁴ Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

¹⁵ And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

¹⁶ Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

¹⁷ And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

¹⁸ Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

¹⁹ And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

²⁰ For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

²¹ But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:

²² Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.

²³ Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

²⁴ Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.

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