Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.

1 John 4:4

On Saturday evening we learned that the United States dropped bombs in Iran. This afternoon I read of a armed man who was thwarted in his attempt to create havoc at the church in Michigan. And the list could go on. It’s been another week of threatening actions across our world. What does it mean? It seems that the primary goal appears to be creating a steady stream of chaos in our world.

For many current circumstances bring about feelings of despair, but we should be confident no matter what happens around us – if we remember the truth in the verse above. John is speaking of the power of the Holy Spirit inside of us, empowering us for whatever lies ahead.

On the other hand, if we’re honest, I think most of use would acknowledge that we have our share of fears – even when we know the truth of Scripture which reminds us that “the LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?”(Psalm 27:1).

In many instances, we are unable to control our circumstances. Jobs may be in jeopardy. A broken relationship may seem beyond repair. We may worry about our health and you may have other things to add to the list, but what if we can remind ourselves of God’s care and love for us? What if we lived out the truth that He who is in us is far superior to any threat this world can offer?