Not So Random

"Now a certain man drew a bow at random, and struck the king of Israel between the joints of his armor...so the king died...and the dogs licked up his blood...according to the word of the LORD which he had spoken." - 1 Kings 22:34-38


The happenings and actions which seem "random" to us may be used by the sovereign God to fulfill his plan and purpose. There was no reason for this soldier to shoot an arrow at random. He unknowingly killed the king o Israel to accomplish the will of the LORD. There are no random happenings with God. All things have a purpose.

Daily Battle

Every day is a battle

A raging war against sin, 

I often fear the wounds,

Such conflict within!

Has not my Father promised?

To deliver those in need?

The child who remains faithful

Shall have victory indeed.

So many times I fail and falter,

Times when the blows seem severe,

Yet this is the war of my Father,

He encourages: victor is near.

So with sword in my hand, 

I march on.

Ready to fight and to win,

In my heart, a victor's song,

Defeat the power of sin!

Free

I wish I could hide behind a mask.

Shake off that dreadful guilt

That is like poison before me.

I wish I could erase

A shameful memory, that past sin.

It fills me with regrets, and tears.

My life, my heart, my soul

Will never be the same again.

I asked the shadow to conceal it.

I have no glory in me.

But my Savior's blood has made me worthy.

My shame remains, but my ransom has been paid.

I've been set free.

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