Even in darkness light
dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate
and righteous.
—Psalm 112:4 (NIV)
If you are struggling in
darkness or circumstances beyond your control—if you live a virtuous life filled
with compassion, you will not remain in that darkness forever. Light will dawn.
His promise will come. You will climb out of that hole. His light will guide
you safely through your battle—your turmoil—your pain—to His healing peace.
“Such people will not be
overcome by evil,” the psalmist continues. “Those who are righteous will be
long remembered. They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to
care for them. They are confident and fearless and can face their foes
triumphantly” (Psalm 112:6-8, NLT).
Stand in His promise.
When you belong to Christ, the evil of this world will not overcome your faith.
And that faith may be as small as a mustard seed, but its strength will blossom
in the midst of hardship. It would be wonderful if you only heard good news
every day. Bad news is a part of life. You don’t need to fear bad news. God
will take care of you. You can face whatever that news is. You can stand
confident and fearless in spite of it.
“To all who mourn in
Israel, He will give a crown of beauty for ashes,” Isaiah imparts, “a joyous
blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their
righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted
for his own glory” (Isaiah 61:3, NLT). Evil
does not win. His blessing will rise from that which tries to destroy. Not only
will you rise from the ashes in His power and promise, you will remain strong,
planted deeply in His purpose. Nothing that comes against you will defeat you. Out
of the ashes, you will rise.
© 2018 Lynn Lacher
www.lynnlacher.com
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