It's what's inside that counts

Ever heard the expression, "Never judge a book by its cover"? It is just a way of saying that even if it has a bad title, it may still be a great book. The only way to really know is to open the book and read it. I have been surprised on many occasions to find a really good story in a book with a bad "cover". It's what's inside that counts.

Same goes for homes. You may see immaculate, palatial, ornate mansions but if the people inside are just going through the motions, hating life and each other, what good is it? The structure makes a house, it doesn't make a home. It is what's inside that counts.

Today's word is 1 John 4:4, NIV, which reads, "You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the One Who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world."

It can seem that satan is wearing us out. I know he has been on a tear with me lately. When he brings his attack, it can be frustrating and devastating. He will stop at nothing to break us down and to try and defeat us. BUT (don't you love the buts), GOD lives inside me and satan has no chance against Him; GOD has defeated satan eternally.

When satan brings his attack against you, and he will, just stand strong and say, "Greater is He that is in me. You may wear me down but you will never defeat me. You may tire me out but you will never break me. You may test my strength but you will never defeat me. It's what's inside that counts!"

Be Blessed,
Mickey T