Protection from the evil one

It probably goes without saying but I am about to say it anyway: Things in this world seem to get worse and worse all the time. I am amazed at how evil some people are and how much more evil people seem to get all the time. You don't have to look far to see evil abounding and growing stronger.

No doubt, though, we have brought this upon ourselves. No, I don't believe in karma; but, I do believe that you reap what you sow, and you often get what you ask for. In the Old Testament, we read about the Israelites wanting a king and GOD telling them, through Samuel, all the bad things that would come of having a king like all the nations they had just defeated. Yet, they still wanted a king - and they got what they wanted.

Today's word is encouragement for times such as these. It is 2 Thessalonians 3:3, NIV, which reads, "But the LORD is faithful, and He will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one."

While there is evil in this world that seems to get worse with each passing day, we can take comfort and peace in the fact that GOD is faithfully watching over us. His strength and protection is there for those that seek it.

When it seems that things are bad and only getting worse, I pray I remember that GOD protects His children. I pray that I can remember to encourage others by reminding them that GOD provides us strength and protection from the evil one.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T