Safe in His ArmsSample

Love is a Battlefield

The war has been won by way of the death and resurrection of Jesus, but there is still a battle waging war on our life, soul, and heart.

Yesterday, we read Psalm 23 in its entirety and reflected on the different names of God. It is worth noticing, the familiar words of Christ on the cross were also written by David in Psalm 22:1, “My God, My God, why have you forsaken Me.” 

As a follower of Jesus, at some point or another, we all will struggle with the thought, God is not listening to my prayers. He has left me alone. He cannot be trusted, and it is up to me to be in control of my happiness. These thoughts are all lies against who Jesus is in order to weaken our faith in Him and steal our peace. 

If you are a follower of Jesus and have given your life to Him, you can be assured that the only person God has forsaken was Jesus. During His most extravagant expression of love, Jesus was abandoned on the cross by His Father so that we will never be abandoned. With His last breath, Jesus declared, “It is finished.” (John 19:30) All of Heaven mourned. 

Meanwhile, for three days Hell rejoiced. We all know what happened next. Jesus walked out of that same grave in Glory and in victory. What darkness meant to destroy, Jesus died to redeem. God defeated the powers of evil. As followers of Jesus, we can claim that same victory. 

Jesus didn’t just say He loved us; He proved His love in ways words could never express by laying down His life for us. He paid off our sinful debt with His perfect life. Because of Jesus, we will never be forsaken but are always loved and worthy to call a Holy God our Father. Our place with God has been forever sealed with triumph! 

The war was won long ago, but we are still in a battle. If we don’t know who we are fighting, we cannot win the battle. Jesus called Satan a liar, thief, and deceiver; his goal is to destroy who you are and your relationship with God. Satan is opportunistic, and he will attack when we least expect it. That being said, I’m confident that God, our defender, will fight to protect our hearts, strengthen our faith, and win this waging battle around us. 

When COVID-19 invaded our land, the threat of death surrounded us every day. Our dreams and plans appeared to be thrown down a dark pit never to be seen again. We must remember, there is no pit so deep that God’s love cannot reach to pull us out. Yes, my friend, there is no war or invisible enemy that Jesus has not already fought and won. So, let’s hold on to Him and let Him fight our battles!