These Are Some Good Days

My husband and I are in the midst of some serious opposition. And it's O.K. When I signed up for this Jesus thing, Paul warned me. "...join with me in the suffering for the gospel..."

He didn't say, "Join with me on this painless journey."

Or "Join with me on this easy walk with Christ."

Nope.

He chose the word suffering.

So, I faithfully took that first step knowing that opposition would come, and it would come often.

Because Satan is in the business of turmoil, heartache and hardship. Just ask Job. He can vouch for me here.

I knew when I accepted that Sunday School teaching position, it would infuriate Satan.

Because he doesn't want me to share the Good News.

He doesn't want children to hear stories about Joseph forgiving his brothers.

He doesn't want children to stand beside one another singing, "Jesus Loves Me" at the top of their lungs so the whole church building can hear them.

He doesn't want me to win lives for God's kingdom.

Instead, he wants me to fail. He wants me to doubt. He wants me to second guess.

But this week, as opposition barred down on every corner, God said to me: "These are some good days. In the midst of opposition. In the midst of hurt. In the midst of these day-to-day troubles, these are some good days."

Do you know why these are some good days?

Because we are alive.

Because we have one more day to be here, in this world, with these people who need light and salt.

Because today is the day the LORD has made and regardless of what happens, we will rejoice in it.

Because God is faithful.

Because God is good.

Because God loves me.

And He loves you.