Ease Does Not Enable

When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, In God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid. What can mere man do to me? Psalms 56:3-4 NASB

In the fallenness of this world, we are going to be tricked by fear. David’s response was to turn towards God and to cling to Him with humble faith, utterly secure in the knowledge of Gods’ love. We get to cling to God too! Allow Holy Spirit to expose the lies that the enemy plants in your mind, by exercising faith in the truth contained in scripture. With the Lord’s living word we get to fight lies with the name of Jesus. As overcomers!

So when the enemy corners us into a fear that is only a vague possibility in the future, resist it with Jesus Christ truth-based thinking. Use scripture to nullify the lies. Let’s build up our collection of scriptural understanding. Even if all that is left in our faith tank is the smallest whisper of faith, it is enough in the hands of an all-powerful God.

Faith is hope that does not disappoint. As Christians, as brothers and sisters who choose a life with Jesus, we get to learn that it is through tribulations and through perseverance we develop the strength of our character. A life of continual ease does not enable us to know who we are or how we would react in times of struggles. It doesn’t give us the chance to experience God’s faithfulness in a time of crisis. 

Affliction and adversity provide this opportunity. When we develop an assurance of God’s faithfulness, we will never be without hope. In fact, we will have a hope that is confident and steadfast. This type of Faith will prepare us for every battle.