“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
Isaiah 26:3 NIV
http://bible.com/111/isa.26.3.niv
As Christians, we are like magnets, attracting good things (as prescribed by the Word). If only the people on the street knew about what God has given us in Christ. But, the Bible must stay true:
“The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.”
2 Corinthians 4:4 NIV
http://bible.com/111/2co.4.4.niv
If everyone knew about Christ, church services would be held on the street. The Holy Spirit is the leader of the church. If there is no Holy Spirit in a church, there is no church. This is why many churches collapse. Because they are just buildings full of people. It is the wisdom of God that brings one to a place where the Holy Spirit is. As Christians, everything in this world will fight against you and what you've got. But stand up - keep the faith! Many people blame God for the injury or death of someone, and ask 'Why did God allow it?'. Well, I'm telling you now, it wasn't God. Haven't you read? Only good and perfect gifts come from above:
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”
James 1:17 NIV
http://bible.com/111/jas.1.17.niv
So, where does everything bad and imperfect come from? Where else, but down below. Let me back it up with John:
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
John 10:10 NIV
http://bible.com/111/jhn.10.10.niv.
So you see, God never created anyone to be poor or to suffer. Everyone was meant to succeed. But that serpent, that bending snake, changed people's lives and made bend like he does. There are powers which cause men to bow.
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