Sirach 2: 5-6
"For in fire, gold is tested, and worthy men, in the crucibles of humiliation. Trust God and He will help you, make straight your ways and hope in Him."
At a time of crossroads in my life, I see the truth in God's words. Sometimes we are brought low to be raised on high. If your trust is in God, you can rest assured it will happen. Follow Jesus, especially in the toughest of times, hold on tight. When you feel you have hit bottom, know that through Jesus, you will be brought out of the pit, the depths of trial and destruction.
Jesus saves. He is always with you. Surrender to Him and know this is true. Pray for your persecutors, love, with compassion, your enemies. Be kind to all. Jesus is the way, the Truth, and the life; through Him you are made new. Keep your faith in God, nothing else, no one else. He will get you through your trials and temptations. Our confidence is in God, not ourselves; in God is where our strength lives. Following Jesus will keep you on the right path. You need to believe in Him, trust Him. This is where faith comes in, because even when you may be in the clutches of evil, of death, having surrendered your life to Jesus, He will not abandon you... ever. You will be guarded from all evil when Jesus sees your desire to do good and to be right. He knows what is in your heart. Even as you walk among evil, within the den of thieves and wickedness, you will not be harmed.
You are not lost, with Jesus you are found.
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