Today's Good News

July 16: The Lord is Faithful to Strengthen and Protect You


“But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.”
— 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (NKJV)

5 Points:

  1. God’s faithfulness secures our daily steps.
  2. He strengthens us from within by His Spirit.
  3. God’s guarding is active and personal against all evil.
  4. We do not fight alone; He fights for and with us.
  5. Trust in His strength leads to quiet courage.

Poem: Strength for the Battle

The morning stretches wide and thin.
The worries stack like broken bricks.
But your faithfulness builds a stronger wall.
Your mercy sets a higher gate.
Your strength rises in hidden places.

The evil plans fall against your shield.
The darkness trips on your light.
You lift my hands when hope is small.
You steady my breath when fear grows loud.
You build songs where silence stood.

The road twists hard through waiting fields.
The stones slip beneath tired shoes.
But you brace my knees with unseen hands.
You lay firm steps beneath my doubt.
You etch your courage into my chest.

The enemy shouts along the ridge.
The shadows tremble with empty noise.
But your voice cuts clearer than lies.
Your arms sweep wider than fear.
Your truth nails peace to my bones.

Today I walk in your faithful strength.
Today I breathe under your guarding wings.
You are the shield of my rising day.
You are the defender of my weary prayers.
You are the fortress at my side.


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Clay Corvin

Clay Corvin is currently a Bible Teacher and occasional preacher at Bethel Community Baptist Church in New Orleans. He is the retired VP Business and Professor of Admin at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary after completing 38 years as their Business Administrator. He was the pastor at the Brantley Baptist Center for twenty-five years. He is married to Carol Corvin and the father of three children and has three grandchildren. He ministers today as Co-pastor of the Bethel Community Baptist Church and seeks to share the Gospel with everyone. Jesus is Lord!