Chatting with Jesus
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Lord, as believers trapped in this fallen world, we face hardships and persecution because we have placed our hope in You. Whereas those who trust in themselves or the government instead of trusting in Your precepts, see only despair and oppression. Not so for Christ followers. We see hope and confidence in You amid this troubled world.
Talk about a work of futility? Lord, You must laugh how today’s cancel culture attempts to “cancel” You, the “Light” of the world.” People who don’t know You aggressively mischaracterize Christ-followers as intolerant, hateful, and out of touch because we don’t embrace today’s values. Since Cain killed Abel, the ungodly have hated the godly. Jesus, You arned Your followers to get ready—if the world hated You, they would hate us as well, (John 15:20). Following You, Lord, is not for the weak-hearted.
Even though the psalmist faced deadly persecution, he remained confident of Your goodness.
“For they accuse me of things I’ve never done; with every breath they threaten me with violence. Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living,” —Psalm 26:12, 13. (NLT)
Yes, Lord, for believers we experience Your grace amid our trials and troubles. Open our spiritual eyes to see Your goodness in our circumstances, as You are working on our behalf, molding our character to be more like Your character. The ungodly sees darkness. Christ followers see Your Light shining in the world.
Lord, strengthen our hearts. We desire to be strong-hearted believers. In Your authority, Jesus. Amen.
THANKFUL 
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