There is an old saying, “If anything can go wrong, it will.” This cautions us that we can expect the unexpected in life. Jesus told us, “In this world, you will have tribulation.” So, we know that things probably will go wrong. Jesus continued to say, “But be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” Our hope is in Him.
We are usually overwhelmed by many of our trials, but Jesus can successfully settle every one of them for us if we trust Him with our whole heart and soul. He either gives us courage, wisdom, and divine revelation to resolve the problem, or He instructs us to leave them in His capable hands.
He uses these conflicts to build Godly character in us and to further His Kingdom in the earth. We can embrace every negative issue with faith and peace, knowing that the Lord Jesus Christ abides within us with all the power of the triune Godhead. We can look for the seed for a miracle that He plants in our every concern.
This is how we dwell in serenity all the days of our life. It is important for us to understand that God already arranged for a solution for these issues prior to them ever happening. He knows the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10), and He has a perfect plan for our life (Romans 12:2; Ephesians 2:10).
Jesus within us breaks the chains of every type of satanic or earthly hindrance that attempts to steal our freedom, peace, and joy from us (Psalm 107:14). He encourages us to take His yoke upon us, and to learn of Him; so that we can find His true rest for our soul (Matthew 11:29).
Prayer:
Father God, it grieves us to know that when Jesus lived on the earth, He suffered trials in every area, and had just as many temptations as we do. He came to earth because of our sins; therefore, He suffered because of us. Yet, in each instance, He drew from the strength of His divinity; and in the end, He conquered sin, death, and hell for us all (Revelations 1:18).
If we do not have Your Spirit within us, we do not belong to You (Romans 8:9-10). However, if Your Spirit abides within us, we are a watered garden with unfailing springs of living water flowing from us (Isaiah 58:11). Thank You that Christ lives in us, and we are united with Him, just as He is one with You (John 14:20). Thank You that we are joined to You and united by Your Spirit, as a branch is connected to a vine (1 Corinthians 6:17; John 15:4-5).
Thoughts for the Day:
With a dual mindset, which separates our human and spiritual life, we walk alone through life’s disasters, which claim our attention, time, and energy. Once we recognize our union with Christ, however, we experience them all through the power and wisdom of God. He is the supplier of every spiritual blessing, which Christ has for us in heavenly places (Ephesians 1:3). These blessings provide us with everything we need for an abundant life of holiness (2 Peter 1:3-4).
