Wickedness will not prevail

Jeremiah 15:²¹ I will deliver you out of the hand of the wicked,
and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless."

Jeremiah was very troubled because he was suffering for being a servant of God. I've felt that way before. As a servant of God you become a target for the wicked and ruthless. It almost seems like there is no justice because everywhere you turn there is persecution and trouble. But the Lord says clearly here that He will deliver Jeremiah from the hand of the wicked. He will redeem him from the grasp of the ruthless. Jeremiah will be saved. God cares about him and will not allow wickedness to overcome him.

Last night, my friend Krystle was definitely attacked for being a servant of God. Her personal information was placed on Craigslist and perverts started calling to harass her, first on her cell and then on her home phone. I just can't imagine who would think that it would be funny to do this to her. She is so sweet, loving, kind, and doing her best to serve the Lord. What I hear from God today is that He will deliver her from all this evil. He delivers all of His children from evil. God cares and He is mighty to save us. Wickedness will not prevail. Maybe at first, damage is done, but ultimately, God is victorious and they are the ones who will perish. Jesus is also faithful to heal us and make us stronger from the trials of this life. All of these things that man has meant for evil, God will use for good. In my life as well, I need to remember that it isn't up to me to administer justice. I am not to feel defeated by evil because God will deliver me. He will not allow evil to prevail. He's already won the war though His son, Jesus Christ. There is victory and justice in our God and our God alone.

Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your willingness to deliver us from all wickedness. I ask that You would not delay in saving those who are called by Your name. I repent, Lord, for sinning by sometimes thinking that wicked people have the upper hand. That somehow, they always win or get things their way. Lord, I commit my mind to knowing that Jesus will save and has already gained victory over evil. I love You, Lord. I ask for Your protection and justice. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.