July 20, 2017 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

I Don’t Know Why

It was about 40 days of being tempted by the devil. Why 40 days, I do not why. As I mentioned in an earlier article, “Satan was roaring at me,” the Spirit of the Lord said to me.

There as been times in my life when Satan tried to kill me and many times he placed hatred and vengeance in people to do whatever they could to harass me or destroy me. God wants His people to prosper but also to be persecuted by man and tempted by the devil.

I was sick for many days and financially hammered at every turn in my daily activities. As Job was tried so are we. I do not understand the wisdom of God, but I do understand the end result—our complete dependence and trust in God. It is God who I fear and that fear demands that I proclaim that whatever God wants, allows or does—it is always just and right.

I find myself having to exercise patience and wisdom when I find myself in these ‘trying situations’. God is not in a hurry but I want it to be over quickly. I am reminded of the Scripture, “God gives and God takes away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”

Christ is my example—40 days being tempted by the devil in the desert of all places. When God wants to make things bad, He knows just how to do it. I know He wants me perfect in Him, though I rather be like Him but without all the trials.

Well, that will never be. So do not get discourage or faint in your heart or spirit when God sends Satan your way ‘roaring like a lion’. God knows what He is doing even though we do not. His love for me will never cease nor diminish.

Yes, God has become my friend and I am trying to be His friend with the same tenacity and sincere friendship He has shown to me.

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Dr. Steven J. Wentland www.wwjwmtd.com

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