The scripture for today, July 17, is 1st Corinthians 7:17 as found in the New Testament of the Bible:
“Nevertheless, each one should retain the place in life that the Lord assigned to him and to which God has called him.”
In some situations in life, this scripture is hard to accept. Sometimes life gets very, very hard. Sometimes it is hard to keep smiling, even to keep breathing. When will it end? Will it ever end?
But can it be that this is where God wants you? Can it be that the difficulties in your life right now are your assignments from God? God fights Evil from heaven and it is our place to fight Evil from earth. It is an ongoing battle. “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms” (Ephesians 6:12).
For some reason that cannot be understood right now, you are where God wants you to be. This is your assignment from God. Remember, we are “ambassadors for Christ” (II Corinthians 5:20). We must show the world that “all things work together for good to those who love the Lord and are called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28).
As a soldier for Christ, be brave. Think with a clear head. Stand firm of faith and pure of heart.