Seeds of Suspicion Divide Us
The news is filled with stories of skepticism, uncertainty is growing all over the world, and distrust is the root of many personal struggles. People are joining forces or turning against one another as seeds of suspicion are sown.
When taken root, some people turn that suspicion toward those close to them. In other cases, it brings overwhelming and unhealthy worry for loved ones. In either case, such wariness divides.
Evil Luks Everywhere
Seeds of suspicion, sown to the multitudes, can’t possibly remain focused on one entity or one person. Much like the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, partakers become keenly aware that evil lurks everywhere. Such understanding is a heavy burden.
When we become focused on darkness (fear, suspicion, evil), we eventually are given over to it. Whatever we consume will consume us. Stability falters, along with the relationships (work, marriage, family, faith, politics) that have become impacted by it.
Selfish Sowing
If someone sows seeds of suspicion for their own benefit, the strength of their own backing weakens as those who support their mission will be negatively impacted. Distrust creates an unstable movement of which nobody benefits in the end. Ultimately, suspicion will turn toward the very person who created the cycle, and chaos will then ensue. But these seeds, even if taken root, can’t grow enough to choke out God’s power and will.
Feast on the Fruit of Tree of Life
Christ died for our sins and opened a route for us to communicate with our Creator, once more. Our focus, and His, is no longer sin or law but grace. In essence, we have opportunity to eat from the tree of life, cancelling the ill effects of the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
With God at our centers, we can trust in His will, rather than in our own easily influenced points of view. When focused on God, seeds of suspicion are less able to settle in and foster unhealthy fear.
God is in Control
Choosing to live as One with God produces freedom within us. We don’t need to rely on the knowledge of good and evil to make sure someone else is doing the right thing. Knowing of His power, we can settle into grace and entrust them to God.
No matter the appearance of what we see, s believers, we can be assured that God is in control and His plan is not delayed. Therefore, suspicion is unnecessary. It’s a poison, and just like the fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, it will destroy stability.
Does Suspicion Haunt You?
If distrust plagues you or if you’ve been enamored with the seeds of suspicion cast by someone you respect, be encouraged to turn your attention to God. Let Him lift your sense of worry. Within this holy communion, it’s okay to let your guard down, because God has full knowledge and full control. That’s really all that matters.
In fact, letting go of suspicion and worry will lighten the weight you might not realize you’re carrying. Turning your thoughts toward God, filling your heart with conversations with Him, hands Him control and ushers in freedom for you.
Does Others’ Behavior Trouble You?
If others’ beliefs or actions prove troublesome, lay that worry down. God at your center radiates love, forgiveness, long-suffering, and strength, even and especially toward them.
We don’t need to rise up against dark forces that seem so prevalent. This is a spiritual battle, and it’s not for us to fight. God is at work. We’re called to love. And to be able to do so in the midst of challenge requires our full attention on the Lord, because He is the One Who loves through us.
Powerful Peace
A vicious cycle is at hand worldwide, a confusing view, but God is not absent. He is here within and around us. Right does prevail, but it isn’t seen in the appearance of good attacking evil or even the upright winning against wickedness in a public forum. God’s will conquers in the quiet but powerful form of peace.
Peace comes when we choose intimacy with God Who forgives and loves through us. One day those who enjoy His peace will be needed to love those who are victim to the seeds of suspicion. One day those who rest in His peace will be needed to love those who actually sow those seeds.
Let that day be now.
God’s peace,
Rebecca
For another short message about those we’re frustrated with or hurt by, click to read and watch my video God, Destroy My Enemy! …Really?