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Monday, July 15, 2019
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All is not lost, God is still in control Everyone knows there is an abundance of chaos, disagreement, and anger in this nation and around the globe. I would not be an honest messenger of God, if I said this old world did not
midst of our trials and burdens, there is wonderful news for every Christian who is discouraged by the wickedness in this present generation. The Bible teaches and affirms that God is never surprised or alarmed. He is sovereign over all things, including human history. He created the galaxies and upholds the Dr. Billy Holland universe by the word of his authority. He is Alpha and Omega and knows the thoughts of every person on earth. Nothing can happen have some serious problems and that he does not allow, and he works that there is nothing to be all things for the good of his people concerned about. However, I and his glory. The reality of God’s believe that God is in control and sovereignty is meant to give us will rule upon his throne forever. security and joy and confidence to Regardless of how wicked and trust him at all times, even when we corrupt this culture becomes and are perplexed and disappointed. We how many Christians may cannot give each other the peace that compromise and drift into apathy, passes all understanding; it must be God is still the Almighty Creator received from God. Instead of of all things, his promises are spending our time on social media true, and he has a remnant of telling everyone how bad it is and holy, sanctified warriors who love distributing depression, let us be him and will faithfully represent filled with anticipation and live in him until the end. Some today the excitement that Jesus is the lord might be convinced the enemy of lords and the king of kings and has hypnotized all of God’s that he is returning soon! people, but darkness can never overcome the light! There are still Becoming a spiritual overcomer with good people who are showing Christ involves making the choice to love and compassion. There are develop perseverance and to pray for individuals of integrity and the passion to grow closer to God as sincerity who are joyfully taking a consistent lifestyle. We know the up their crosses because they are Bible declares that in the last days being led by the Holy Spirit. many will turn away from divine There are individuals who are truth and will love pleasure more praying every day for those than God, but the fact is that all is around them and for this nation not hopeless or lost! The Holy Spirit and they are seeing God’s has an encouraging word for those miracles happening today just like who are seeking God with all of their when Jesus walked the earth. heart and that is the Lord is currently We realize that much of the information we receive from the news is filtered through a biased interpretation and with this increasing problem of deception we wonder how in the world can God withhold his judgment any longer. Fifty years ago, we would not have dreamed about the things that are happening today as we can sense the spiritual resistance and warfare is becoming more intense. Unfortunately, darkness flourishes in a society where the masses do not respect or believe in God and do not care about what he is saying. However, even in the
raising up a multitude of sanctified saints who will stand for the Lord no matter what may come. There are Christians who are responding to the call to intercede and have accepted the great commission to share the life-changing power of the gospel. There are faithful followers that are so filled with the love for Christ that they are even willing to be persecuted for their faith. How does someone become fanatical about God? Just like a person who trains in a sport or is committed to lose weight, they are focused with a fierce determination! Yes, persecution and suffering might be a part of our destiny, but we can have
joy, hope, and confidence while going through any situation if we choose to allow Christ to shine within us. Jesus is the light and is always looking for someone who is willing to be his lamp. “The
Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1. Read more at billyhollandministries.com
Verse of the Week “…you made me only a little lower than God and crowned me with Glory and honor. You gave me charge of EVERYTHING You made, putting ALL things under MY authority. O Lord, my Lord, your majestic Name fills the earth!” —Psalm 8:5,6,9
