The Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. (2 Thessalonians 3:3)
The reality of opposition in this life is as promised as it is personal. Jesus made it clear that we will have trouble in this life (John 16:33); that trouble will come at us from the world, the flesh, and the devil. Yet our God is in complete control of all things, including the opposition we face (Psalm 119:91). And because our God is Omnipotent, no weapon formed against us can possibly prevail (Isaiah 54:17).
All of the promises of God are ‘Yes’ and ‘Amen’ in Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 1:20). Not one promise of God will fail, in spite of the opposition we face in this life. Satan cannot overcome or overturn any of God’s promises to us or His purposes for us. The Lord is faithful, not only to strengthen us but to protect us too (Isaiah 41:10). Regardless of the opposition you may be facing today, the truth of today’s passage is to be received and responded to. No matter how attacked or assaulted you may be, the Almighty is assisting you to rise above it all. Take just a cursory glance at your past; can you not see how faithful God has been to you during every storm that blew your way?
Christian, what God has done in the past, He has promised to do in the present. Never let any opposition you are facing cause you to question the validity of God’s promises and purposes for your life. Because of your relationship with Jesus Christ and the gift of the Holy Spirit, who resides within you, greater is the power at work in your life than any power that is trying to work against you (1 John 4:4). Because of the Omnipotent God who is working all things together in your life for your ultimate good (Romans 8:28), receive every opposition as simply another opportunity to cling to the One who has promised to never let you go.
This is the Gospel. This is grace for your race. NEVER FORGET THAT . . . AMEN!
Grace for the Race 