OVERCOMERS

Please read Matt 10 v 17-20.  Hey, don’t worry. When you are persecuted it will be your opportunity to bear witness. Various places in the New Testament tell of being at peace, even joyful when going through times of trial and temptation. Our problem may seem like a Goliath but Goliaths were meant to be slain. When David went out he went declaring the name of Jehovah and Gods word. When Jesus was LED into the wilderness he faced His trials by declaring Gods word. He witnessed to the powers of darkness.  Whatever problem we are facing we have the opportunity to declare to the 'heavens' and to mankind ( and to our own spirit) the word and supremacy of God. Jesus went into the wilderness full of the Holy Spirit but came out in the Power of the Spirit (JN 4 v 1 & 14).

He walked in power because he had overcome the tempter. Jesus is at Gods right hand interceding for us, not that we be taken out of our problem but that our faith should not fail. As with the storms on lake Galilee He wants us to go through to the other-side, victorious and strengthened in spirit.

When we stand firm in the strength He gives us, holding fast to His word we witness to heaven and earth that Jesus is Lord, Jesus is MY Lord.  Believe me I know only too well how easily and effectively satan can hog-tie us with our feelings and emotions, but I also know that wielding the sword of God’s word verbally always results in victory.  So, go witness you mighty warriors, God IS with you.  (Jud 6v 12).  Ro 8 v 31 says,“If God is for us who can be against us”. (I got a clue when I looked in the mirror !!)   Know someone who is going through tough times? Get in the boat and row with them, give them comfort and practical support.