Bible Reading: Psalms. 121:1-8
It has been said that one of the diverse features of Christianity is the diverse attack targeted at a child of God from the moment of conversion. It presents itself as a permanent companion in the journey of life and appears to become more intense as you progress in the Christian race. The conflicts may come in form of physical, emotional and spiritual attacks. They could sometimes be manifested as temptations, financial troubles, physical or health challenges, vocational problems, obstacles and obstructions, sickness or death of a loved one, stagnancy, depression, discouragement, failure, depression and family problems. Many of these may appear normal, but some are great attacks on the children of God to hate, despise, persecute, oppress, blackmail and even kill them. Yet in the face if such malicious attacks, many Christians have persevered and stood firm in their convictions, with great grace and in defiant faith. Such people were able to stand in the face of evil holding on to God's promises for help. One of such could be found in Hebrews. 13:5-6 that's says:
Let your conversation be without covetousness. And be content with such thing as ye have, for he hath said, I will never leave the nor forsake thee, so that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
I pray that as you look up to God for help and assistance today, He will send help to you and you'll never be disappointed in Jesus name. Like the saints of old, we are expected to build our confidence on the sure promises of God. King David in his affliction said "my help comes from God, the maker of heaven and earth.(Psalms.121:2) thereby revealing the source of his confidence. In the above passage, the word of God says "I will never leave the nor forsake thee". Because of this sure promise of God which cannot fail, we may say with confidence that the Lord is our helper, a sure and dependable help in times of trouble . I decree into your life today, God will always be there for you as a reliable ally against all evil attacks in the name of Jesus.
A simple analysis of the statement "I will not fear what man shall do to me" implies the inevitability of the evil actions of men, but the Bible is saying that even in the face of such evil threats, we should never be fearful but remain confident knowing that God will never fail us. However, there are conditions that a true Christian must meet to guarantee His assistance. We must be free from covetousness and be satisfied with whatever we have, people with uncontrollable desires for delicacies, designer wears social status, high offices or positions and other worldly attractions are usually a little desperate and unstable. Such people will do anything including lowering their Christian standards in order to retain positions that support their livelihood at all costs. You will not be driven by fear to sell out your birthright or backslide into error in Jesus name.
The promises of God are perfectly reliable because "God is not a man that he should lie". If God be for us, who can be against us? Who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? Our confidence rests absolutely upon the promises of God. Hallelujah!!!
Culled form the RCCG open heavens daily devotional.
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