To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1

 

Last Friday seemed to start out as an easy day of work. I event texted my wife and told her it should be a good day. Most of the things on my “to do” list had been accomplished earlier in the week and I actually found time to get out of the office and check on some things in various parks that I oversee. Unfortunately, things seemed to take a turn after 1 PM and it all went down hill crazy after that, creating a variety of emotions, including anger and frustration. By the time I got home, I was zapped. Looking back, I could have done a better job keeping my character in check by seeking after the Lord when chaos hit.

 

Today’s verse is a good reminder that life isn’t always steady. There will be good times and bad, easy times and challenging times, plenty and not so much. As Christians, its important for us to be prepared emotionally and spiritually when things turn south.

 

Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting your care upon Him, for He cares for you. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 1 Peter 5:6-8

 

The devil oftentimes uses sideway moments to steer your focus off God and onto the situation/problem at hand. That’s when he slips in more chaos and pretty soon you are an emotional wreck….yes, guilty! When the heat is turned up in life, that’s should stir an automatic response in you to call out to God for help. Knowing He has the wheel will allow you to trust in what happens and keeping you calm. Bind satan in the name of Jesus Christ when things get bad….trust me, it works.

 

But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. 1 Peter 5:10 What you go through might be painful and leave some emotional scars, but through it all, God has a plan and purpose to make a better you through it all. Always keep your focus on Him to keep you steady in your walk with the Lord! God bless!