Devotion: Holding His Tongue

 

You will win! Amen!!!!!

Daily Bible Verse

O Fear the Lord, ye his saints for there is no want to them that fear him. ~Psalm 34:9

Daily Inspiration

We are not frightened or panicked by the presence of God; we cheerfully submit our lives to Him and worship Him with honor and reverence. We walk with Christ and find peace when faced with turmoil and light amid the darkness. We are not restless because He is faithful. He listens to all our concerns and guides us toward the path of righteousness. He meets all our needs before we  have them; we are grateful for His devotion.

Daily Prayer

Dear God, You have provided us with a peace that passes all understanding; we honor You with gratitude an respect. In Jesus’ Name, Amen!

Life is good because God is great!!!!!!!

Holding His Tongue

By David Jacobs

Holding His Tongue: How can God stand idly by while the wicked roam free? Who are we to tell God what to do? ~Habbakuk 1:9-13

As an American, it can be difficult at times to contemplate how other nations consider us. Much of the world derides the United States of America because of our foreign policy. When I have traveled or lived in other countries, I could feel the attitudes of people change towards me based on what our government was doing in other countries. I know that the heart of most Americans id good, pure, and does not want us to be involve in wars in any country, Unfortunately, our government sometimes has a different approach, and much of the world considers us in a similar way to the Chaldeans in these verses.

In the selected passage, Habbakuk speaks about the Chaldeans, a vicious and violent people that offend others, kill, deride, and believe in their own God. He wonders how God can stand beside and not look upon them with iniquity. He wonders how God can hold his tongue and not correct the behavior of these wicked people, devouring the good and letting evil reign. I understand the anger that he might feel, but I also understand the opposite side.

Americans are not totally evil! Some people may disagree, but I know that there is good in every person, country, and religion. Humans are not responsible for passing judgment and dictating how God should act.

Prayer

Be patient, faithful, and remember the gifts that God has given you, rather than thinking about the negative actions of others. Focus on the good in you, others and God. Evil begets more evil, good more good, love more love. Thanks be to God. Amen!!

God is the reason why I remain strong today!!!!!!

When You Worry

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; an all these things shall be added unto you. ~Matthew 6:33