Julie Ackerman Link (the author of today’s message) closes her piece with words worth repeating:
“Evil gets all the headlines, but God’s goodness is stronger, and He wants us to use it on His behalf to overcome His enemy.”
When evil arrives at our doorstep, we want to shrink from it or retaliate against it. Evil is part of the world in which we live, but by following the One Who has overcome the world we too can overcome the world and the evil in it.
“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” -John 16:33
“My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” -2 Cor 12:9
“If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.” 1 Pet 4:14
“And we know all things work together for good to those who love God, to those called according to His purpose.” Rom 8:28
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” -Rom 12:21
Disciples who are filled with God’s goodness are part of His battle plan against evil.
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