Trouble comes to everyone at one time or another. It’s part of life. It is not fair, nor does it come when it is convenient. But one thing is certain: The greater one within us is with us in times of trouble. He will give us the strength to resist the enemy and stand strong in the midst of trouble. Proverbs 10:25 (ERV) says: “The wicked are destroyed when trouble comes, but good people stand strong forever”. The CSB says it this way: “the righteous are secure forever”. When the enemy comes in like a flood, God Himself raises up a standard against him on our behalf (Isaiah 59:19)! If you are experiencing trouble right now, know that you are not alone. Declare that the greater one is with you and no weapon formed against you shall prosper! Remember: the righteous are secure forever! Selah.
Don’t give up! Do this instead.
Part of the the training that the Lord Jesus gave the Apostles was the importance of never giving up and losing heart in the midst of any crises or issues. Luke 18:1 says: “Now Jesus was telling the disciples a parable to make the point that at all times they ought to pray and not give up and lose heart “. Jesus never said anything without an important reason. He knew that we would encounter great difficulties in life and because of this, we need to know that we have powerful weapons of warfare: Prayer and standing on His promises! John 16:33 says: “I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world.” [My conquest is accomplished, My victory abiding]. Today, be encouraged. God reminds you that He already won the battle for you. Stand strong in the faith. Put on the whole armor of God. Submit to God, resist the devil and he will flee (James 4:7). Stand in the victory that Jesus already won for us!
