2 Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.
Drawing close to the Lord gives us the ability to get a stronger grip on our profession of faith. The closer we get to God the more strength and stability He gives. This verse tells us that God is faithful. This means God is able to be trusted. We can always rely on God. He is our greatest strength, and He is our stability. It is through this strength and stability that we access the ability to stay away from evil. We have to always remember: God is faithful.
What keeps me from evil? I mean the presence of evil is never silent. It is constantly calling, pulling, and enticing. I also find that God is speaking, drawing, and calling as well. He is so faithful in his ability to keep me from evil. It is my relationship with God that impacts whether or not I allow myself to be drawn further away or closer to the Lord. I have come to a place this morning where I notice God’s faithfulness is not dictated by my actions. God is faithful. While God’s faithfulness is constant, what does mine look like? God is constant and steady. He is not deterred. He has never been derailed. His faithfulness aligns with His character.
If we want to avoid evil, we have to get in line with the Lord. God’s faithfulness is there. Are we willing to access it?