The presence of evil guarantees that history will be full of strife and that the world will look unredeemed. For a period of time, the kingdom of God must exist alongside an active rebellion against God. God’s kingdom advances slowly, humbly, like a secret invasion force operating within the kingdoms ruled by Satan.
–Philip Yancey
Humans, in their freedom, invited evil and sin into our lives by believing Satan instead of God.
God, in His patience, has allowed evil and sin and active rebellion to remain while He continue pursuing and rescuing those that will choose Him as their King.
Christians, in His service, now wage war against evil and sin, helping others to “taste and see” how good our great King is.
Realize that while we are here on this earth, things will not be rosy and comfortable and peaceful all the time. We live in a world that is in active rebellion against God. Therefore, history will be full of strive and we will have to endure through it as we work for His kingdom advancement.
God, help us endure through the difficult parts of the battles, knowing that You go before us and behind us and that you will have the final victory in the end. Thank You for helping us choose to be on Your side. Help us help others to do the same.