Day 120 - 1 Chronicles 14-16

ONE-YEAR JOURNEY OF THE BIBLE
Day 120 - 1 Chronicles 14-16 (Why I Think Pacquiao Lost)
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       ^"When they went from one nation to another, 
        And from one kingdom to another people, 
        He permitted no man to do them wrong; 
        Yes, He rebuked kings for their sakes, 
        Saying, "Do not touch My anointed ones, 
        And do My prophets no harm." 
        (1 Chronicles 16:20-22)

Our text above is part of a prayer which David offered to God when he brought the Ark of God to Jerusalem with great rejoicing of all Israel.  It spoke to me about how no harm or evil could possibly come upon God's children unless He allows it.  Therefore, those who belong to God can rest in absolute certainty of their safety because God constantly watches and cares for them.

All throughout the history of the israelites in the Old Testament, there did not experience a single defeat wherein they said, "Oh, perhaps God didn't see that one coming."  No, every defeat in battle that they suffered had a reason behind it; either there was sin in the camp or God was trying to teach them a lesson.

The same is true, I believe, for us who are God's children today through faith in His Son the Lord Jesus Christ.  Every defeat we suffer in life either was caused by sin or because God is teaching us a valuable lesson.  But whether in victory or defeat, Christians can take great comfort and assurance in the words of God written through the apostle Paul:

      "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God,       to those who are the called according to His purpose."  (Romans 8:28)

Since there is still much talk in the media about the recent defeat of Pacquiao in the hands of Mayweather, I will give my take on it.  In line with what I discussed above from our Scripture reading for today, I believe Manny lost because he either sinned or was out of God's will or because God wanted to teach him a lesson through his defeat.  Regardless of the outcome, because Manny is a child of God, he can be sure that his loss will work for his own good.

Do you want to have absolute certainty that no harm can befall you unless God allows it?  Become a child of God today by asking Christ to forgive you and inviting Him as your Lord and Savior.  The Bible says, "But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name..."  (John 1:12)