‘The Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and protect you.’ 2 Thessalonians 3:3 NIV
Most of our worries can be summed up in two words: ‘What if?’
What if I lose my job… what if I lose my friend… what if I lose my car… what if I lose my money… the list is endless. ‘Fear involves torment’ (1 John 4:18 NKJV), and by focusing on your worries instead of God’s faithfulness, you’re letting Satan torment you. But you don’t have to!
Jesus tells us not to be ‘fearful… and unsettled.’ (John 14:27 AMPC) Paul says, ‘Leave no room or foothold for the devil [give no opportunity to him].’ (Ephesians 4:27 AMPC)
And Solomon writes: ‘For the despondent, every day brings trouble; for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.’ (Proverbs 15:15 NLT) If you’re afraid of what lies ahead, stop and look back at God’s faithfulness. He can be relied on. ‘God will make this happen, for He who calls you is faithful.’ (1 Thessalonians 5:24 NLT) So if you’re plagued by worry, here is a Bible promise you can stand on. ‘Praise be to the Lord… Not one word has failed of all the good promises He gave.’ (1 Kings 8:56 NIV)
You say, ‘But I’ve failed God. Can I really expect Him to help me?’ Yes, because even ‘if we are faithless, He remains faithful.’ (2 Timothy 2:13 NIV) Before God redeemed you and made you His child, He was aware of all your faults, flaws, and failures. Nevertheless, His Word says He’s ‘faithful, and He will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.’ So—don’t worry, God is faithful.
SoulFood: Jos 8:30–10:43, John 14:26–15:4, Ps 146, Pr 28:9–12
word4today an adaptation of The Word For Today is authored by Bob and Debby Gass and published under licence from UCB International Copyright 2024
