Scripture to Read: 2 Thessalonians 3:3
We have so many beautiful promises from our God through His Word. God wants us knowing the fullness of His promises, but if we’re not spending time with Him and passionately pursuing His Word each day then we are going to miss the rich Truth’s He wants to share with us. The promise we read today in 2 Thessalonians 3:3 is that our Lord is faithful and He will strengthen and protect us from the evil one. Let’s consider for a moment this promise. Even when we fail at trusting God at all times, in all situations, He remains faithful to all of His promises. God never fails us, never falters from His Truth, and never leaves us or forsakes us. The fact that God strengthens us and protects us from the evil one is an awesome promise indeed. Does this mean we will never come under attack? Absolutely not. But God gives us His Holy Spirit so we can overcome and therefore we can choose to walk in obedience to Him because He lives in us. Take a look at 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Galatians 5:22-24, Ephesians 6:10-18; 2 Peter 1:3-8. All of these Scriptures tell us what we must act upon as believers to overcome the enemy and be victorious in our daily walk with Christ. These Scriptures also tell us what God has given us, through His Spirit who lives in us so that we are strengthened and protected from the evil one.
Challenge & Application
1. What did God teach you today about His promises and your application of His Truth?
2. How will you apply His Truth today and each day for the rest of your life?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!