He has had what is his.  And this is the only promise of substance to him.  He watches as others come to use what belongs to him.  And in the using, his house becomes more desolate.

Toys are taken.  What he thought was his is ransacked.  I have written the question, “Do you think he’s happy?”.  I tell you, he is not.

By rule of law he plays against the Lord’s people.  For the sake of righteousness he is allowed to stomp his feet.  Be wary of your response.  If we use what belongs to him to destroy his house we cannot expect to do so without retribution.

We have two promises in our hand.  One is of peace and eternal life.  The other is of trouble in this world.  Do not, then, be surprised at these things as they appear. There are tauntings, but of what value?   He will have what the Holy One has determined to allow.  And we must play by holy rules.

Holy Father in heaven.  Let my life be a message of what is good.  You alone are true and strength and promise.  May your will be done forever, through your Son and through  his bride.  Amen.

By His Grace

By His Grace