When The Door Slams
"I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart ! I have overcome the world." John 16:33
Number thirteen puts many superstition religious people on edge. They're constantly looking over their shoulders, expecting "bad luck " to strike. They worry that on the thirteenth of the month, there is a greater chance of accidents, misfortune, and loss. While that is nothing more than a delusion-misconception, the fact is that "man is born to trouble as surely as sparks fly upward" (Job 5:7 NIV).
In fact, Jesus Himself promised that "in this world you will have trouble" (John 1633 NIV). Jesus literally guaranteed it. And it's just as likely to happen on one day as the next, regardless of whether it is Friday the thirteenth or some other day of the month or not, you will have trouble.
Many serious problems are caused by the unrelenting attacks of our spiritual enemy. In this hymn "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God," Martin Luther wrote that" but God is our helper "in the middle of the flood of mortal ills." He ends with this triumphant declaration: "And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us, we will not fear, for God have willed His truth to triumph through us."
So despite all your troubles, take heart! Jesus has overcome the world, and despite every problem that Satan throws your way, God will eventually cause you to triumph. You may end up with a few scratches and dents, but God will come through. God won't abandon you.
Renewal: May I act in the fear of the Lord, faithfully and with a loyal heart (2 Chronicles 19:9). Teach me Your way, O Lord; I will walk in Your truth; Unite my heart to fear Your name (Psalm 86:11). The foremost commandment is this: "Hear, O Israel; the Lord our God, the Lord is one; and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and all your strength." The second is this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." There is no commandment greater than these. To love God with all the heart and with all the understanding and with all the strength, and to love one's neighbor as himself are more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices (Mark 12:29-31, 33).
Petition: May I be strong and courageous, and act. May I not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God is with me. He will not fail me or forsake me (1 Chronicles 28:20).
Ask the Holy Spirit to search your heart and reveal any areas of unconfessed sin. Acknowledge these to the LORD and thank Him for His forgiveness.
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