God speaks today Tuesday | January 17, 2023

For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity. (Psalm 125:3)

Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. (Acts 12:1)

The scepter of evil will not remain in the land given to the righteous

Evil exists in the world, but God has put a limit on it. We are people of faith who believe that good will ultimately prevail. Events like the Boston Marathon bombing remind us of the mysterious nature of the world, but even in the face of evil, goodness and heroism emerge. In our weaknesses and sufferings, we can become stronger and better channels for God's grace to flow. We pray for those who have been affected by the tragedy and hope they find peace and spiritual strength. God's love still has the last word. Read more...

Cross Reference

Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake. (Matthew 24:9)

He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail. (Proverbs 22:8)

But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; (Matthew 10:17)

The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him. (Psalm 89:22)

Comments:

Enrique Meneses Muñoz

: Thank you my LORD for your great love. I need you for ever.

Francisco Diaz S. Padre

: We pray to the Lord so that all beings who suffer, who are in anguish and tribulation, overcome their condition and receive the mercy and peace that the Lord left us.