We all experience attacks from the enemy. This is part of the Christian experience. The Lord Jesus once said: “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). The good thing is that the scriptures reveal these times of persecution, tribulation and testing are only for a season. Psalm 30:5 says: “Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning.” Seasons of testing have an expiration date. When Satan tested Jesus, he left him after he had tested Him: Luke 4: 12-13 “And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season.” So if you are in the middle of a trial, a test or in the desert, be reminded today that it is not permanent. Remember that He told us to be of good cheer because He already overcame the world, and now we have the spirit of the overcomer within us. With His help, you will come out on the other side victorious and with a great testimony!
Lean upon His strength!
I am saddened that in the midst of this joyous season, there are so many who are battling depression, or some other major issue that zaps their joy and peace. The Psalmist reminds us today to cast any and all burdens on the Lord. Ask God today for new strength. Ask Him to restore the joy of your salvation. The joy of the Lord is your strength, so that is what the enemy targets. If he can get your joy, he will be able to take away your strength. Do not give in to him. Let the Lord sustain you in this season. He will give you the strength to overcome any anguish, problem, challenge or tribulation you might be experiencing. Greater is He that is within you!!!
Psalms 55:22 “Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.”
