“Resist Him, Standing Firm In The Faith”

In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,

“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.

1 Peter 5:5-9

In the 1800’s ships were so overloaded that it was not unusual for ships to go down, losing all to the sea. A “load line” was created. It was called the Plimsoll Line. It is still in use today. It marks the hulls of ships today.

Sometimes, like those ships, our lives seem overloaded with fears, struggles, and heartaches. We can even feel that we are in danger of going under in those times. It is reassuring to remember that we have a remarkable resource.

God is capable of handling the cares that overwhelm us.

Though the testings of life may feel like a burden too heavy to bear, we can have full assurance that our heavenly Father loves us deeply and knows our load limits. Whatever we face, He will help us to bear it.

God may lead us into troubled waters to deepen our trust in Him.

Our Daily Bread – January 23, 2014