God does not want us to worry about whatever happens in
the world. We don’t need to be affected by whatever is causing the world to be
afraid because we are the righteousness of God in Christ (see 2 Corinthians
5:21). And the Bible says, “In the way of righteousness is life,
and in its pathway there is no death.”
The patriarchs of the Old Testament did not suffer during
the famines that occurred in their lifetimes. Abraham remained very rich in
livestock, silver and gold (see Genesis 12:10, 13:1–2). Isaac reaped a
hundredfold in the land he sowed (see Genesis 26:1, 12–14). Joseph, with his
entire family, was richly provided for in Egypt (see Genesis 47:11–13, 27).
They weren’t just spared from suffering—they prospered exceedingly!
So even if our nation or the world enters a recession, we
need not suffer. As long as we keep our eyes on Jesus, our righteousness, we
will thrive!
This proved true for a church member whose boss told
everyone to expect a substantial pay cut during an economic downturn. But while
her colleagues received pay cuts, she received a substantial increment! As the
righteousness of God in Christ, she saw provision in a time of lack.
In the midst of fearful news such as terrorist attacks,
deadly pestilences and natural calamities, God says, “In the way of
righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death.” In fact, He
protected an entire coastal town in South India during the Asian Tsunami in
2004.
A pastor who lived in that coastal town was praying that
morning when he felt prompted by the Holy Spirit to plead the blood of Jesus
over his entire town. So he did just that. When the tsunami struck, his town
was untouched while five other towns, which were further inland, were wiped out
by the devastating flood.
My friend, God protects us when the world is experiencing evil
because we are the righteousness of God in Christ. His Word declares that “in
the way of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death”! (Article & Picture;
courtesy of Joseph Prince Ministries used with kind permission).
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