This devotional, from Dr. Jack Graham, came to my inbox today...A wonderful follow-up to the theme I was writing about yesterday about trusting in the Lord during all circumstances, even in the worst possible circumstances and trials we go through here on earth. And the comfort and peace He bestows upon us through His Spirit and knowledge that He, our Savior and Lord, came here to save us and overcome the world. And He did. Not only did He overcome the world but He provided THE WAY for all who come to Him to overcome the world too.
Jesus answered, "I am THE WAY and THE TRUTH and THE LIFE. No one comes to the Father except through Me." ~ John 14:6
If we have Christ in us, we too have the assurance and the guarantee from our Lord, our Father and the Holy Spirit that we too shall overcome the world and all that is in it through Him. Now that truth has caused me to pause and"Take Heart" and reflect on the power and greatness of our God, my Savior and His Spirit. He rescued me from the pits forever and ever. Thank you for saving me Jesus and providing me a way to be a conquerer over the world through you!!! ~ cj patterson
"No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." ~ Romans 8:37-39
What to do when you're in the pits
May 28, 2009
And they took him [Joseph] and threw him into a pit.
--Genesis 37:24
Like Joseph in the book of Genesis, you and I are guaranteed to experience some failure on the road to fulfilling God's plan for our lives.
That's why you and I need to prepare ourselves for the times of testing that are certain to come our way. Because, if you have a God-given dream, as Joseph did, I can guarantee you that your dream will be challenged.
So what do we do when those challenges come? More than anything, you and I need to remember this: God is in control!
Are you, or is someone close to you, facing great difficulties? Are you struggling financially? Do you have marriage problems? Are you suffering a spiritual crisis of doubt?
One of the first things we do as human beings when these challenges collide with our lives is to wonder why. But let me tell you something important. It is more important to trust the plans of God for your life than it is to try to make sense of a crisis.
So, my friend, you and I need to be prepared for times of testing. The next time you feel like someone has thrown you into a big old pit, don't despair. Don't panic or try to run away. God is in control even in the darkest situations!
Jesus said, "In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world" (John 16:33b).
Jesus has overcome the world, so take heart! And hold onto your loving God with all your might. He is holding onto you.
IT IS MORE IMPORTANT TO TRUST THE PLANS OF GOD FOR YOUR LIFE THAN IT IS TO TRY TO MAKE SENSE OF A CRISIS.
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