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Devotional - 13th Apr 2021

 'But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord: he is their strength in time of trouble' (Psalm 37:39).

Those whose minds are directed by the Word of God and whose speech and behaviour wholesome, have confidence in His ability to rescue them in times of trouble. God is always in the business of saving and protecting His people, therefore, it behoves us to trust and believe in Him wholeheartedly. God's gift of salvation is for all who will accept, trust and believe in Christ. This gift  is eternal life in Christ Jesus. 'The salvation of the righteous is of the Lord.' It is the Lord that make us righteous, by blotting out our sins,  transforming us by His Holy Spirit and sustaining us by His grace. Abraham believed God, and was credited to him as righteous. It was his faith in God, not his own works, which allowed him to be justified before God. When we are troubled from every side we can confidently trust God, knowing that He cares for us and will save us. It is easier to trust in God in the good times, but in the troublesome times, times of trials and sufferings when we really need a stronghold, that our faith and character are really tested. But God is calling us to trust in him in all times and in all ways, because it is He alone that can help us. Let God be your strength in the good times, that when sufferings and adversaries come upon you, He will be established as the stronghold of your life, wherein you can take refuge and be saved.  Sometimes we look at the wicked and see how they seem to prosper, and may be tempted to envy them or doubt the goodness of God, but know this, that one day all the wicked will be destroyed. As believers we have nothing to fear if we believe, trust and establish that God is our stronghold. That His goodness will protect and save in times of trouble.

Have a wonderful day 🌹🌹
EC

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