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GOD IS OUR FORTRESS
Stella Dhinakaran
Dearly beloved,
God will never leave you nor forsake you.
Often, the question that all of us ask is, Why does affliction come to the righteous?
The Lord Jesus Christ says, In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world (John 16:33).
Yes, the men of God of the Bible too went through the path of afflictions. Job was a faithful follower who had an amazing testimony from God. He lived a life of perfect blessings. Even in the midst of tribulation, he held on to the Lord firmly. The Lord, whose eyes saw his genuine love, sent His divine power into his life and restored everything he had lost double fold. This is the divine blessing that the Lord grants to His followers during the trials.
Abraham begot his only son at his old age. Even then, he did not hesitate to sacrifice his only son as He had the faith that God will rise him up from the dead. How much the Lord would have delighted seeing his true love and faith! We see that He kept the son alive by showing Abraham a ram in the place of his son and manifested His power.
Dear ones, during the times of trial, the Lord Himself shall be our fortress. He Himself will be our stronghold and shield no matter how many afflictions assail us. This is what is said by David, With Your help I can advance against a troop ; with my God I can scale a wall (Psalm 18:29).
Dearly beloved, you may be righteous. But you need not ask anyone, Why am I facing so many trials? The Bible says, Because He himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted (Hebrews 2:18). It also says, But with the temptation He is able to make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it (I Corinthians 10:13). Be victorious by experiencing the fact that He will be with you during the trials and grant you victory.
The Psalmist says, It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn Your statutes (Psalm 119:71). Problems bring us closer to God. We learn to live by faith and obtain double fold blessing from our Lord.
Prayer:
Loving Lord Jesus,
You are my fortress and shield. I place my strong faith in You in this time of my misery. Please hear my earnest prayer and send Your divine power into my life. Restore everything I had lost double fold. Lord, always be with me and grant me victory.
In Your matchless name I pray,
Amen.