PSALM 18:30 NIV “As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him.”

People blame God for many things. There are people at this time who are blaming God for COVID19 and its devastating effect. But they are wrong. God is perfect in all He does. When we have full information and see the complete picture, we will not be able to find any fault in God. I agree, there may be things that now seem as if God is at fault. But, in time, we will know the full truth. Then we will realize that God has done everything in the best way. No matter how smart we think we are, compared to God, we still have much to learn. We are like children who may think they know better than their parents, but who will, later on, realize their parents were right. When you are tempted to think God is not doing what He should be doing, look around you at what God has created.  Look at the excellence, accuracy, and beauty in everything God created. Then realize that God never changes, and the precise way He perfectly created things is the same way He is working now to create your future. God loves you. God knows more than you do. God is perfect in every way. So trust Him!

Hebrews 6:11-12 CEV “But we desperately want each of you to show the same effort to make your hope sure until the end. This is so you won’t be lazy but follow the example of the ones who inherit the promises through faith and patience.”

Hope is expectation of a positive outcome. This verse tells us we should never give up “expecting a positive outcome.” Always expect a positive outcome in the end (when you see your desire manifest), no matter how many failures you experience or how much time has passed. Keep on having an expectation of a positive outcome based on your faith in God’s promises. Many Christians give up and accept defeat too soon. They are like a soccer team that, just because it is not winning after the first half of the game, decides to go home and not even play the rest of the game. Do not quit so soon especially when you know you are going the right direction. How can you know you are going the right direction? By following the instructions and guidance of God’s Word, and being led by the Holy Spirit. When you are doing God’s will, keep your switch of faith on, no matter what. Continue to have expectation of a positive outcome because God is good and He is faithful!

1 Thessalonians 5:18 KJV “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”

Bad things happen in life sometimes, and believers are not exempted from experiencing bad things. There are times we do not understand what is happening or why. But there are many things we can always be thankful for: God loves us. Jesus died for us. Our sins are forgiven. Jesus has promised to never leave us. God is our Father and He is faithful. We have an eternal home in Heaven. Whatever we choose to focus on determines our attitude. While we may face challenges in life, we do not have to let those challenges become our focus. We can choose to give thanks and praise God for His goodness and faithfulness. Thanksgiving and praise are powerful weapons of spiritual warfare. Imagine the pleasure it will bring our Father God when we stay in faith and focus on Him, instead of being distracted by the lies of the devil to steal our faith. If you are always thankful, the bad things that do happen to you will lose their ability to really harm you, because your focus is on God and He is more than able to make you victorious always. I want to encourage you today to choose to be thankful to God, no matter what happens!