Esther 8-10, 1 Corinthians 12:27-13:13, Psalms 37:1-11, Proverbs 21:23-24
What God said to me – The world is becoming a darker and darker place – with twenty-four-hour news and the internet you can’t escape the stories of evil and all the horrible things happening. If you are not careful, you will find yourself constantly fretting and worrying and withdrawing from society because of fear. Rather than those things causing you to worry, let them be the impetus to cause you to pray – pray for those affected – pray for opportunities to minister and to share – pray for My will to be done on earth as it is in heaven – pray for My coming. Don’t let evil become the focus of your thoughts and conversation, but trust in Me and do good – be the light in the darkness. It is easy to be overwhelmed and depressed and frightened when the lead story is always tragic and bad news abounds. Rather than commiserate with one another and constantly rehash the bad news, use it as an opportunity to minister and to encourage. I have given you the joy and peace and hope and love that people so desperately need so be intentional and share. Overcome evil with good.