Reading: Ephesians
6:12
“For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but
against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this
present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.”
Does it feel like a surprise or shock that our personal struggles
could be cosmic based? That, like Job, we may be in a battle zone that not only
is far beyond our understanding, but also far beyond our capacity to see beyond
our despair, sorrows, and fear. Whether for ourselves alone, or for others
around us.
How can we stand firm in His protection? How can we support each other
in the face of devastation?
Job’s friends tried to explain his situation in an attempt at support
as well. They asked him to check for sure that he hadn’t committed a sin, or
was hiding one. They tried some platitudes of their day. They attempted to
analyze some scripture as a condolence.
I think we do the same to each other silently or openly when we face
devastation. We attempt to offer words of hope both to our friends and
ourselves and mostly end up not in tune with God’s words at all. No matter how
much we care.
Because we can’t see the whole picture. We can’t see the implications
of past and future. We often can’t deal with the present. Whether a personal struggle
or a cosmic attack we cannot battle on our own strength. We cannot face battle
with only human alliances. We cannot depend on our limited perspective.
We can accept the Lord’s provision of His armor and hold onto His
promises.
Lord, please give us strength and courage to trust beyond sight in
Your power and glory and victory regardless of the battle.
Psalm of Worship: Isaiah 55:6
“Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is near;”
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