Welcome back to another inspirational moment from historical Christian romance novels.

John 14:1-3 – “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.”

The events over the past week in the Gaza Strip can cause many of us to doubt, especially when such evil from the pit of hell is on display. Today I want to remind you that God is still and will forever be in control; and encourage you to find peace in Him and His word.

In Julie Lessman’s newest novel, A Dare and A Prayer, Henry, Amy, and their friends see evil firsthand as they volunteer at a refugee camp in Japan. Unfortunately, they were unable to intervene at the time.  As you can imagine this was frustrating for them, but they sought God in prayer and trusted He would provide a way to help. Check out this encouraging scene.

“And what’s the next step after that?” Amy asked, her voice as tentative as her hope. She knew all too well that the military preferred to stay away from Camp Susupe governmental and law-enforcement issues, if at all possible.

“Well, once we secure the witness, Hana will help me file a complaint to have Chu arrested by Camp Susupe police”—Henry’s heavy sigh carried along the breeze—“but we both know that’s a long shot with the military’s hands-off policy there.” His mouth tamped down. “And only God knows how long it will take after that if we even get that far.”

Her features softened. “He does know,” she said quietly, “and He will do something.”

(Julie Lessman, A Dare and A Prayer)

I always enjoy the inspiration Julie packs into her novels. God’s word is a treasure to us in the hard times. His word is packed with documented evidence of how He not only saves His people but is in complete control of everything and everyone. Even using those who commit evil acts, to accomplish His will. For nothing and no one can stop Him!

Oh, what peace and victory we have in Jesus! For no matter what evil, we face on Earth, we stand with God in victory!

Until next time have a blessed and victorious week with Christ!