Scriptural Readings:
Acts 1:8, Romans 8:31-32, John 15:16, Ephesians 1:4-6
As we go forward with each passing day, we encounter uncertainty and a threat to safety unprecedented in history. Are we truly safe? Are we fully secure? Are we living in a peaceful and safe world for the next 24 hours?
What is safety? What is security? Are these two words the same? Are there differences between these two words? Whatever your ideas are, the bottom line is that it offers protection. This word works both ways: safety and security.
The Bible contains plentiful passages concerning protection and security. Find out for yourself and study them later. What is significant is that at this time, we have to assure ourselves of our spiritual security and protection.
God promised to be with us and never abandon us. What does this mean? Have you given serious thought to this passage? Have you ever felt the completeness of this promise? Looking deeper into the content of this passage, it’s all about a father-child relationship. We need to adopt this mindset and make it a part of ourselves.
Our actions are typically determined and driven by our emotions. They always demand unpredictable and unstable responses from us. Emotions are our primary compass. Emotions, or sentiments, are only effective after confirmation. However, emotions continue to be undependable.
God desires us to have firm and steadfast trust in Him rather than erratic and erroneous emotions. In the years to come, confusion and chaos will be inevitable. Confusion will be greater and chaos will be doubled and even tripled. Having defeated attitudes, which were formed long ago based on faulty emotions, is not something we should be doing. No matter what the future brings, we will be protected by our faith in God.
Acts 1:8
King James Version
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
New Living Translation
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
We are God’s children. This statement is powerful. We constantly overlook that God created us in His image. We can also add that we are unaware of what God has bestowed on us. As we approach a new day, many focus on conquering the challenges ahead with a fearful and defeated attitude. So, as we wrap up our 24 hours, we reflect on the significant defeat we experienced in the spiritual struggle. Christians need to understand who we are and what we can do when we profess to be Christians. God gave us power. Yes, power from above.
Romans 8:31-32
King James Version
V.31 What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?
V.32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
New Living Translation
V.31 What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?
V.32 Since he did not spare even his own Son but gave him up for us all, won’t he also give us everything else?
Every day, the fear we keep is the partnership between us and evil convincing us and causing us to be deceived by the falsehoods we choose to accept. We always see the truth behind the deceptions we encounter daily, making us believe that God is not around when we need Him. The reality is that we are in the hands of our Heavenly Father. We can live a triumphant life, and that is a fact. God never fails to bless us. We live a victorious life in Jesus Christ. Please think about this until it sinks into us.
John 15:16
King James Version
Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and [that] your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
New Living Translation
You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name.
Ephesians 1:4-6
King James Version
V.4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
V.5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
V.6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
New Living Translation
V.4 Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.
V.5 God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure.
V.6 So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son.
We must fully understand our identity in Jesus at this point. God’s power should replace the fears and struggles that are taking over our minds. We must put God in the lead and let Him usher in our lives. When we pray in the mighty name of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit will ensure that whatever our Heavenly Father has spoken will come to pass.
We did not choose Him. He chose us. It is a divine work of God, a miracle. And if we are clueless at the beginning of this miracle, then it becomes worthless. Ignorance of His will for us produces spiritual poverty. We were once considered worthless sinners, but our worth grew in His eyes when He chose to work through us.
What happens next?
The primary focus of this article is the Holy Scriptures, so please keep that in mind. My part is nothing more than reminding you. It might take a few minutes to read this, but eventually, you might forget what was written here. The most meaningful thing to remember is what God revealed to you in this essay. Through God’s word, the Holy Scripture we can enter the spiritual realm and gain insight into our spiritual lives.
We are now in the final phase of history. Yes, we are now in the end times. What happens next is changes are quick and require quick adjustment, too. If we do not remind ourselves of who we are to our Creator, we will lose sight of who we are. It is a constant reminder: Jesus Christ on the cross made us children of God.