Dear conqueror in Christ:
I count it an immense blessing to share with you the good news that GOD knows how to deliver from trials. The apostle Peter pictures God as one who delivers from the grips of false prophets and teachers. They use all evil means to control the minds. A recent congressional hearing brought to light how big social media used their platforms to destroy teens’ self-esteem, driving them to drugs overdose and ultimately suicide. We need to keep safe from the world of sins and pollutions. In this regard, we are reassured that ” the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment. (2 Peter 2:9.). Let’s look at God’s record as a skillful deliverer.
False prophets and teachers have existed at all times. Nebuchadnezzar built an image of gold to be worshiped by all peoples. God knew how to deliver Shadrach, Meshach and Abednegro from the king’s fiery furnace by sending them his angel. He was with them and “looks like a son of the gods.” (Dan 3:25). God knew how to deliver Daniel from the lion’s den: ”My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me…” (Dan 6:22). The Lord Jesus knew how to deliver a boy with an evil spirit by rebuking him “You deaf and mute spirit,” he said, “I command you, come out of him and never enter him again.”“(Mark 9:25). Commit your life to the Lord who alone knows how to deliver you from all enemies and demons of this world.
Excelsior
Bishop Leon