Romans 12:21 NIV – Do not be overcome by evil, but – Bible Gateway https://share.google/EKn0xFQasKOgcgpYC

What a week filled with emotions!  I know everyone has heard about the martyrdome of Charlie Kirk, Turning Point’s Founder.  I wanted to touch on the fact that in the midst of a sick and perverted America/world, God is still with us.  Jesus is calling His children to be courageous and to shine for God.  Our Emmanuel is calling and enabling us to be that hope for a hurting society.

Our response to our enemies needs to be like God’s. He spent the time on Earth doing His Father’s will and died for us.  He wants us to have the attitude of serving others; life is not about seeing how comfortable we can get or in how much wealth we can obtain.

Instead, He is there to give us hope and joy, which can be shared with those who are sick (emotionally, physically, or spiritually). Isn’t it amazing how God turns our trials into opportunities to give others hope, 2 Corinthians 1:4! How we respond to buffeting is up to us.

The Lord is there to enable us to get away from the feelings of anger and getting back at our enemies.  He is calling us to be those ambassadors and spokesmen for Christ.  He doesn’t want us to become hardened; but, He is offering to work through our lives. Lord, please use us as we offer ourselves to you!