Focus on the Cross

With so many things happening around us and in the world, we can become overwhelmed, sidetracked and disillusioned; loosing focus of the bigger picture. God is still in control.
We as believers have a responsibility to guard ourselves against the negative voices and influences around us. "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”
~ Ephesians 6: 10-12 We decide; what we allow to influence us, what we expose ourselves to and in which way we respond to these. Neglecting to be on guard, will leave us vulnerable to the negative voices which will result in fear and despair.
We know who is in control of our lives. We know where our hope and help comes from. Our hope and help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. We will therefore not lose hope, nor be fearful of the future, regardless of the raging storms around us. We are not alone - you are not alone, Jesus is with us always. He is our comforter and the one who calms the storm.
Should you feel unsettled, disturbed or anxious about anything, take some time out and bring it before the Lord of Hosts. When we cry out to our God, he will respond and answer us. Let us therefore focus on the cross-Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.
We don’t know what the future holds or what tomorrow may bring, but we know with certainty who holds our future in his hands. Jesus, we look to you in every moment of uncertainty, to give us your peace that surpasses all understanding. Amen!
"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”
~ Philippians 4: 8

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