Faith when the world feels out of control
Sheryl Boldt
In the erratic times we live in, when emotions run rampant, do you ever wonder if you’re living with the right focus?
I do.
As Christ followers, what does God require of us? When the enemy seems to be gaining ground in our culture, relationships and emotions, what happens to our faith?
I used to picture God and the devil almost equal in size and power, though opposite in nature. I was so wrong.
Satan is not God’s counterpart. Not even a little bit.
Satan, who was created by God, doesn’t compare to God in any area. Everything about God is huge. In comparison, anything regarding Satan is microscopic. How would our perspective change if we kept our focus on this truth?
Think about it: God is huge and powerfully strong. The devil is tiny and pathetically weak. Next to God, the devil is a flea.
God is so big and powerful that He created and governs heaven and earth. “Ah, Lord God! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you” (Jeremiah 32:17 ESV).
We were created and are loved by a mighty, mighty God.
We can easily lose track of how big and powerful God is when we see the devil’s widespread devastation, including our own hurt, confusion and anger. But the devil is no match for God.
I won’t deny that we live in scary times. And we’ll see more scary days. But I’m reassured to know that nothing can overwhelm our God.
When we put our trust in Christ, we have the strength to endure. “I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into me; I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency]” (Philippians 4:13 AMPC).
Yes, Satan is real, but he is a defeated foe. The destruction he causes is devastating, but God’s restorative power is far greater. “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10 ESV)
God is so much bigger than you can ever imagine. Even bigger than all your hurt, confusion and anger.
Don’t let the enemy and his destructive works become larger to you than God and His restorative power. Because … God is big.
Sheryl H. Boldt is a faith columnist and the author of the blog www.TodayCanBeDifferent.net. You can reach her at SherylHBoldt@gmail.com.
