“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer,” Romans 12:12 ESV. This is such great counsel, especially during a national crisis. Our human response to upheaval is fear for the future, but our response as children of God should always be joyful hope, knowing that God is in control. These moments reveal who we really are and what we actually believe. The apostle Paul confided: “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose”. Romans 8:28 ESV. My response to a crisis reveals the depth of my love of God. This can be a painful discovery, but in the end, love will be deepened, and greater faith will rise from within. LORD, You are our hope and our salvation. Help me pay attention and not miss a thing as we pass through the fire. Give me the strength to help others.
A serious pursuit of godliness requires an equally serious renunciation of worldliness. Too often, we measure spirituality with false scales. While being wisely selective with our public vices we are less so with our private attitudes and perspectives. In reality, it is the thoughts and intents of the heart where the greatest battles must be waged; our actions will ultimately align with the condition of our hearts. Lord God, You know me inside out, You are not fooled by human facades. Plow my heart with Your Word and Spirit and leave nothing unturned. Refresh my inward man that I may outwardly glorify You in all places at all times.
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