Trusting in the Almighty

 

The Lord preserves our life and inspires our devotion to Him (Psalm 97:10). He is our God and saves everyone who trusts in Him (Psalm 86:2). Our eyes are on the Lord, and we take refuge in Him. He will never leave our soul – our mind, will and emotions – destitute (Psalm 141:8). He is our constant help in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1).

Even if the earth erupts in multiple tornadoes, tsunamis, earthquakes and volcanoes, which level the mountains, surge the roaring waves from the sea and level the earth with quakes, we have no need to be afraid (Psalm 46:2-3). We simply cry out to Him, who is our provision for as long as we live on this earth (Psalm 142:5).

God listens to our prayers and pays attention to our requests. He faithfully answers us with His righteous choices (Psalm 143:1). He allows those who trust in Him to experience His unfailing love with each new morning.  As we lift up our thoughts, choices and feelings to Him, He reveals His direction for our day (Psalm 143:8).

God’s hand deals out blessings and trials as we need them for our perfection. He allows defeat to mold us into His divine nature. He uses adversity to prove His faithfulness and to increase our faith in Him. Our weakness proves our need for His strength. Our independence melts in the furnace of affliction and we depend on Him more each day.

Prayer:

Father God, help us to listen to Your Spirit so that we may decrease as You increase in our life (John 3:30). Give us a hunger for Your life-giving Word of Truth, which nourishes and satisfies the longing of our soul (Psalm 107:9). Replace our hardened heart with one of flesh that is pliable under the nurturing of Your Holy Spirit (Ezekiel 11:19).

Thought for the Day:

We will not harden our heart to the Truth of God’s Word, but respond to every phrase, and trust in the Almighty as we follow the direction of His voice. – John 10:27; Hebrews 3:15

Rewards for Overcomers

 

The word “overcomer” means to conquer, to subdue, to get the better of or to triumph over. It is an action word that inspires hope, encouragement and victory. It challenges me to rise up to be all that God wants from me. Jesus already overcame the world for us, so now we can live in peace, even when we experience tribulation (John 16:33). By His divinity within us, we overcome evil with good, so that evil does not overcome us (Romans 12:21).

Like Paul, we “press on toward the goal” that God set for our life (Philippians 3:14), we “fight the good fight” (2 Timothy 4:7) and we “run the race” (Galatians 5:7). When we believe that Jesus is the Son of God, we overcome the world through His power within us. The world holds no more interest for us. Our faith in Him gives us total victory (1 John 5:4-5). If we endure through to the end of the age, we shall reign with him; however, if we deny Him, He will also deny us (2 Timothy 2:12; Matthew 24:13).

God promises to give all overcomers the right to eat of the tree of life in Paradise (Revelation 2:7). They will have authority over all the nations of the world (Revelation 2:26). They are arrayed in white garments, and have their name in the scroll of life. Jesus even confesses their name before our Father (Revelation 3:6). He makes them pillars in the House of the Lord (Revelation 3:12). They will sit with Jesus on His throne (Revelations 3:21). Overcomers will inherit everything Jesus does, as adopted sons of God (Revelation 21:7).

We know that Jesus is coming again, which gives us the vision and hope to endure and to persevere to the end (Revelations 3:11; 1 Thessalonians 5:21; Hebrews 3:6). The devil will never overcome the church, no matter how hard he tries (Matthew 16:18). Righteousness will eventually overcome all evil (Matthew 12:20). In the end, the Lamb will even overcome all the evil armies of the world, led by the anti-Christ, and He will set up His Kingdom forevermore (Revelation 17:14).

Prayer:
Father God, Jesus gave us the example of an overcomer. He endured the cross, despising the shame, but He saw it through to the end (Hebrews 12:2). When we are weary of life, help us to cling to Christ, to draw comfort from Your Spirit and strength from Your Word. We thank You for allowing us to overcome, so that we will never taste of the second death (Revelation 2:11).
 
Thought for the Day:
We are able to overcome, because Christ in us is greater that Satan who is the god of this world. - 1 John 4:4; 2 Corinthians 4:4