These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In
the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the
world (John 16:33).
Having given your heart to Christ, if you suddenly found that you’re
being buffeted by all kinds of temptations, persecutions, and trials, don’t
cower or allow your faith to dissipate. In the face of such daunting
challenges, and seemingly overwhelming oppositions, declare, “I’m more than a
conqueror!”...
Remember what the Word says: “Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ
Jesus shall suffer persecution” (2 Timothy 3:12). So when adversities come,
don’t gripe; rather, maintain your composure because your victory is assured.
The Lord Jesus made it clear that we would face tribulations, challenges and
difficulties, and no one should be ignorant of that. Nevertheless, He assures
us of victory all the way.
Isaiah 43:2 tells us, “When thou passest through the waters, I will be
with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou
walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame
kindle upon thee.” Notice He didn’t say there’ll not be trouble, no; but that
it’ll be of none effect.
Recall the testimony of the three Hebrew boys in Daniel chapter 3:
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. They were thrown into the fiery furnace; yet
they came out of the raging inferno unscathed. Before their glorious deliverance,
there was condemnation, rejection, false accusation, and hatred. So the story
wasn’t only about their miraculous deliverance from fire, but also about the
storm they weathered hitherto.
There’re things you might have to go through in life, as you carry out
the ministry that the Lord has given to you; endure such with hope, confident
that victory is assured. The Apostle Paul, attesting to this, writes, “We are
troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in
despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed...” (2
Corinthians 4:8-9).
There’re adversaries on every side but in the midst of them all, the Word
of God puts you over. Therefore, refuse to fear, for the Lord is with you.
PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for leading me always to triumph, and helping me
win every day, against every odd or adversity. I exercise my authority in
Christ, over all the ability of the enemy, and I’m victorious now and always,
in the Name of Jesus. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Romans 8:37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
Romans 8:37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
Psalm 34:19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD
delivereth him out of them all.
Isaiah 41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am
thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee
with the right hand of my righteousness.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 8:28-9:17, Genesis 27-28
2 YEAR BIBLE READING
Extract From: Rhapsody Of Realities, 11/01/2015.
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