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 are living an honorable
life filled with kindness and 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 Jesus 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 can flourish
in the midst of hardship. It would be wonderful if you lived in a world where
you only knew good things every day. But life isn’t just the good. Bad circumstances
are a part of life. You don’t need to
fear what is bad. God will take care of you. You can face whatever happens. 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
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