Faithful Creator

Are you or have you ever suffered physically, mentally, spiritually, or emotionally? The topic of suffering is mentioned throughout the Bible.  Christ suffered.  To suffer means to be afflicted or experience misfortunes. Perhaps the very mention of suffering brings to mind your own experience or the sufferings of others.  Is there any encouragement or instruction in the Bible when we or someone we know is suffering? Yes. First Peter 4:19 gives both encouragement and instruction.  First, Peter says to “entrust our soul” to God.  What a good word of instruction in difficult and evil days. No one can touch our soul, our mind, emotions, and will, when we give them to God. Second, Peter reminds us that God is a faithful creator.  That’s a double blessing and word of encouragement for us to hang onto. Faithful. That says it all. God isn’t going anywhere. He’ll stay with us regardless of what happens to us or around us. Second, God, who created the world, is still creator. He is making all things new. If you are suffering or know someone who is, cling to the instruction and encouragement in 1 Peter 4:19. “Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God shall entrust their souls to a faithful creator in doing what is right.”

Faithful Creator, Lord Jesus, thank You that we can entrust our souls to You. 

The ushering in of Covid-19 in January 2020 ushered in what is called by many “a new normal.” What is meant by “new normal”?  People not greeting one another with a handshake or hug. Social distancing. Wearing face masks. Gloved hands.  Not gathering to worship.  There is speculation about if and when we will return to life the way it was pre-Covid-19. We are told to trust the medical experts and follow their advice. People are trying to adapt, to trust.  We don’t know what the future holds, but as the saying goes, we know who holds the future – a faithful creator. First Peter 4:19 encourages believers, “Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God shall entrust their souls to a FAITHFUL CREATOR in doing what is right.” Will there be a day when the mandate is to denounce the One we worship? Yes. That day is already here in many countries. Christian persecution has always existed. When that day comes, what are we to do? We are to entrust our souls to our Faithful Creator even as we entrust our souls to Him today.

FAITHFUL CREATOR, we praise You that we can trust You and entrust our souls to You.