The Lord Is Faithful

-June 25, 2022-

Good morning, happy Saturday,

“But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.”

(2 Thessalonians 3:3).

God has proven Himself faithful in our lives, especially when the devil attacks us. Here in our text, He promises to establish us and guard us from the evil one. One of the schemes of the devil is to discourage us. With all the bad things happening in the world and in our lives, Satan has a lot to use against us. He wants us to doubt God and doubt ourselves.

It is thus vital that we read, meditate on, and study the Word of God daily to keep up our spiritual strength. It also so important to pray for others and for ourselves. They are like two pillars that we can cling to in times of adversity, trial, and temptation. It reminds me of the pillars that Samson held onto and shook, before he brought down the Philistine temple, causing the death of many, including himself. Just prior to that his hair grew back, and with it his strength. There was a lad there that he asked to let him feel the pillars to lean on. He was blind and couldn’t see them, but he could feel them. Then he prayed, “O Lord God, remember me, I pray! Strengthen me, just this once, O God, that I may with one blow take vengeance on the Philistines for my two eyes” (Judges 16:28).

We shouldn’t take our strength from the Lord lightly or for granted as Samson did for most of his life. We need the Lord to establish us in His mighty power. We in ourselves are no match for the devil, but he is no match for the Lord. The Lord not only establishes us, but he guards us as well. Jesus knows what temptation feels like. He was tempted as we are, yet without sin. He resisted and defeated the devil using the Word of God so that we could learn to do the same. We thank God for His faithfulness. He is faithfully with us at all times.

Our Lord Jesus Christ is faithful, day in and day out, without fail. Hebrews 13:8 says, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” Let us trust Him and not be discouraged. One day when our time on earth is completed, He will take us home to glory. Until then, let us keep fighting.

Have a blessed day thanking the Lord for His faithfulness and holding on to the pillars of the Word and prayer. Stay safe and healthy.

In His faithful care,

Dean