" ADVERSARY / CONFLICTS "

Good Evening All, It is my heart's desire that all is well in your camp. This week we are looking into " Adversary / Conflicts " we must be alert to how Satan will use another to cause us to stumble. " Adversary:" Foe, Opponent or enemy, One who is antagonistic toward another. Satan is the Adversary of God and the Accuser of his people. Jesus Christ was born to save humanity. Through Christ, people can have a Personal Relationship with God and be blessed beyond measure. I'm reminded of David, who frequently claimed that God was slow to act on his behalf. We often feel this same impatience. It seems that evil and suffering go unchecked, and we wonder when God is to stop them. David affirmed that he would continue to trust God no matter how long he had to wait for God's justice to be realized. When you feel impatient, remember David's steadfast Faith in God's unfailing Love. When involved with an adversary, we should initiate every effort to solve the matter quickly. Now I'm reminded of Abram and Lot when facing a potential conflict with his nephew Lot, Abram took the initiate in settling the dispute. He gave Lot first choice, even though Abram, being older, had the right to choose first. Abram also showed a willingness to risk being cheated. Now Abram's example shows us how to respond to difficult situations: (1) Take the initiative in resolving conflicts (2) Let others have first choice, even if that means not getting what we want; (3) Put Family above personal desires. Until Next Time... Jim,