Whom I Have Believed

Well, Jonathan got accepted into the police academy. Great news, right? It would be if the Army hadn't moved our date. He leaves Killeen the day of mandatory orientation so he has to wait until the next class. We have yet to find out for sure when that next class will be held. All we can seem to say about this situation is "God has a reason for this". That's all we know.

I had planned to write an extremely lengthy blog about my perception of the growing epidemic of lukewarm Christians in the church today. I was also going to discuss what I have seen, what I have been, why I believe it is sin, and how to avoid being lukewarm or, frankly, cold. I have actually seen a "cold" Christian. It's hard to believe, I know. Please don't think I am speaking as if I am higher than anyone or have it all figured out. There is no blame here. Let's keep it that way. I don't pretend to know it all in my own mind, and I surely don't profess to on my blog. A blog, however, is simply a place (that happens to be public) that I can express my thoughts and my readers can take them or leave them.

Instead of focusing my energies on this proposed blog, I have decided to obey what I believe is God clearly speaking to me. After putting so much thought into this could-be-blog last night and this morning, I opened my devotion to read to Jonathan during our normal time and this is part of what I read...

"Expect to encounter adversity in your life, remembering that you live in a deeply fallen world. [. . .] When you became a Christian, I infused My very Life into you, empowering you to live on a supernatural plane by depending on Me. [. . .] Anticipate coming face to face with impossibilities: situations totally beyond your ability to handle. This awareness of your inadequacy is not something you should try to evade. It is precisely where I want you--the best place to encounter Me in My glory and power. [. . .] Allow Me to fight for you. Watch Me working on your behalf, as you rest in the shadow of My Almighty Presence."

There's my answer. I choose to obey and allow the Lord to shine through my silence on the very situations that have brought these issues to my attention as of late. He can fight for me. His armies of heavenly angels can do far more than my meager words. He is so capable. He is so worthy of my confidence. My weapon against the foe is prayer. Friend, please don't underestimate the power of holy intercession. I believe in the power of prayer because I've witnessed it. I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able.