I have to be honest, why on earth are we giving Satan an inch of territory in our lives sweet ones? Why do we hang our heads low, wondering if this is all life is? Listen, Satan is such an opportunist; the king of lies is looking for any opportunity to catch his prey. You listen closely; NO ONE is exempt from being pursued by the evil one, but better news is Jesus the Good Shepherd is protecting/looking after his beloved sheep.
You ask is there a light at the end of the tunnel? Beloved friends, there has always been a light; you just have to open your eyes. Those of us who have been in tunnels know there are lights in tunnels; which is somewhat like being outside sitting in the shade; there is still light, but you’re covered from the sun. Jesus said in John 8:12, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." Do you see that? Jesus is light, therefore as a child of the Holy God, you will never be in darkness.
David said in Psalm 23, “The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want…He leads me beside quiet waters and restores my soul…though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil.” Read it again, because you will notice, Christ the Good Shepherd is walking us “THROUGH” the valley of death, not leaving us there.
I don’t know what situation you are in; but rest assure, you will not always be there. Let us not hang our heads down in hopelessness! JESUS CHRIST is our blessed hope. I honestly admit my heart breaks for those who are not a saved by the blood of Jesus. I wonder where does someone place their hope and trust during their most difficult times. I know, I KNOW my God is omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent; He is all knowing, all-powerful, and everywhere I am during every good, bad, and downright ugly situation. I love the words David penned in Psalm 20:7-8, “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. They are brought to their knees and fall, BUT WE RISE UP AND STAND FIRM.”
It’s true Christians, it doesn’t matter the circumstance or trial we will face or are facing because we are victorious through Jesus Christ. VICTORY is ours Christians, now CLAIM IT, OWN IT, press on, and never ever quit, because when we are weak in our flesh, our Almighty God, Protector and Defender is our strength!!
Luke 9:22 Jesus said, “If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.” The Greek word for deny is arneomai, which means to disown or renounce. Our flesh is sinful, weak and easily tempted into sin. Jesus said you want to follow me, disown your flesh, pick up the cross, and follow my example. Victory is ours because of what Jesus did on the cross. Carrying the cross is kind of like lifting weights. It’s heavy at first, but we grow stronger. How do we carry our cross? Meditate with God in prayer, read His word. His word is our strength, the more you’re into His word, the more you grow and rely on Jesus in faith. You feel like the lights have gone out in your house? Trust me, the Lord God’s word will encourage you to the core of you heart to give you strength and hope to continue on. Put your boxing gloves on and fight the good fight! If the Lord is with you (and He always is), then who can be against you precious ones?
Romans 8:18, “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”
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