Overcoming Evil

Hear the words of Paul, chief as he wrote to the believers in Corinth: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ. Now if we are afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effective for enduring the same sufferings which we also suffer. Or if we are comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. And our hope for you is steadfast, because we know that as you are partakers of the sufferrings, so also you will partake of the consolation. (2 Cor. 1: 3-7)

I know these times are very difficult - very difficult - but remember the words in Psalm 66 that share that we will be brought out into "rich fulfillment." At times, through all this, it's been challenging to really grab onto that, but we must believe in that, as we believe in the omnipotent, provisional power of the Most High God who loves us dearly and knows every hair on our head. This is indeed a time when the refining fires are burning and the fires are hot and intense, but I believe, as I believe, as I believe that the fruit will be magnificent. ny