I WILL FEAR NO EVIL

Today’s Text: The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? (Psalm 118:6)

Today’s Thoughts: Today we’re looking at the third part of Psalm 23:4. No one wants to be hurt or killed, but our greatest concern should be that we are saved. We may have everything that we need in this life, but if we do not have the Lord, what does all the rest of it really matter. Knowing God is the most important thing in life. Man can hurt us and even kill us, but no matter what happens to us in this life, nothing and no one can take away our Lord from us. They may take away our Bibles and even forbid us to worship our God, but no one can truly take Him away, or destroy the relationship that we have with Him. God is the only constant in our lives. All else is uncertain – even life itself. That’s why it is so important to know the Lord. Then we will have no need to fear no matter what happens to us. And through all our pain and heartache, God will be with us. Don’t ever forsake your God, He loves you so much.

Today’s Testimony: One day in my youth class we were discussing persecution. My youth leader said, “If they threatened to pluck your toe-nails off one by one until you forsook your God, what would you do?”
I know that Satan is already persecuting so many of God’s people, but I also know that persecution will heighten and all God’s true followers will be affected and have to choose between God’s truth and Satan’s error which is portrayed as God’s truth. That’s why Jesus Himself was persecuted – the priests thought that they were doing a good work for God, but they were really working for Satan.
Persecution is always horrific, and the torture is never desired, but the question to ask when facing persecution is not, “Can I bear the torture?” but, “Am I willing to forsake my God?” And the answer to that should be a definite, “No!”
When I presented the week-of-prayer that I mentioned a while ago, I sang one of my songs to close each evening. I’d like to share the words to the one I sang on the last evening. I want to stand for my God at all costs. What have I truly gained if I spare this earthly life for a few days, but lose out on spending eternity with my loving Shepherd?!

I Will Stand

They’ll come with fire and sword
And take away God’s word
But still I will stand
They will threaten me with death
But I will take my last breath
Knowing that I’m safe within God’s hand

I will stand, no matter what the cost
I will stand, for I refuse to be lost
When hardships come
Though I may be the only one
I will stand; Lord I’ll stand, for You

When things get rough
We may be tempted to give up
But still we must stand
Though we think we’re on our own
We will never stand alone
For God will be holding our hands

I will stand, no matter what the cost
I will stand for I refuse to be lost
When hardships come
Though I may be the only one
I will stand; Lord I’ll stand, for You

I will stand; Lord we’ll stand, for You

Today’s Task: Remember that the Lord is your Shepherd and that you do not have to fear. No matter what Satan uses to attack you, he can never take away your God. When Satan attacks – cling to your God, He will give you the strength you need. Do not fear evil, it will only last a little while longer – our Saviour is coming back. Make sure that He is your God – that’s all that matters. I invite you to take hold of the Lord’s strength and endure persecution – your reward will be an everlasting life of peace with your Shepherd.

Today’s Thanks: Lord I thank You that no one can take You or Salvation away from us. I thank You that You will be with us in every trial, and that You will give us strength to endure. Lord help us to realize how valuable it is to know You, and that nothing else is more important. I thank You that we do not need to fear. Help us to trust in You. Amen.