“You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.” Genesis 50:20

Good morning family, 

      Thanks for joining in on Raising Kids With The Wisdom of God series.

Let me remind you this morning of this powerful truth: God is good; the devil is bad. Sounds pretty elementary, doesn’t it? Yet, when we are in the midst of a painful situation, we can forget these things pretty quickly.

 The Bible says: “Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” (James 1:16-17) One of Satan’s greatest deceptions is trying to make Christians believe that God is behind many of the bad things that happen to them. 

That couldn’t be further from the truth. The devil is the one who works overtime trying to do us harm any way that he can. Jesus said: “The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).” (John 10:10 AMP) Here, the Savior makes it clear that Satan means us only harm, while God means us only good.

Keeping these simple truths in mind is very important when we are facing negative circumstances. Every time we face adversity, we have a choice to make. Are we going to try to fight our own battles, or become resentful and vindictive? If so, then we are headed for serious trouble. Or are we going to trust that God is a good God, and that whatever comes our way, He will work it out for good, if we cooperate with Him? (Romans 8:28)

                        When you find yourself worrying and getting anxious about things that are going on in your life, seek Christ out in His Word.

 Let Him fill you with peace as you read of his faithful promises to you. 

Giving in to fear indicates a lack of faith. 

You must trust that the One who gave you life will be able to sustain you no matter what happens! Jesus died to release you from the prison of fear and worry.

Don’t go back into bondage when Jesus paid your bail in full. 

His blood at Calvary covered your iniquities and made you righteous before God. 

That is the power you need to cling to and to use when you are weak and weary.

 Take the yoke of Christ for He will lift your burden and give you the strength you need to continue.