The conquest is given to us
already by God, but He requires us to show up and take the step into it. The
Lord calls for us to change our perspective and see life the way that He see it. 2
Corinthians 5:7 says, “For we
walk by faith, not by sight.” It makes sense to trust God’s perspective
because He sees and knows what we do not. Hebrews 11:1 reinforces that “faith is the substance of things hoped
for, the evidence of things not seen.” We tend to constantly
focus on the problems and the adversaries in life, but have faith and do not
fear because God keeps His promises and delivers on them. We stand on solid
ground.
Hebrews 10:36 “For
you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of
God, you may receive the promise.”
Pastor Obie clarifies the
perseverance precedes the promise. The 1828 Webster’s dictionary defines the
word “perseverance” as: Persistence in
any thing undertaken; continued pursuit or prosecution of any business or
enterprise begun; applied alike to good or evil. Perseverance keeps honor
bright. Patience and perseverance overcome the greatest difficulties. In
theology, it is the continuance in a state of grace to a state of glory;
sometimes called final perseverance. Keep doing what is “good” and “right”
in the eyes of the Lord. Be loving, give back to God of your “first fruit”, and
stay faithful to the Lord always. Do not get “caught up in drama” or get draws
into distractions. Sometimes we need not open out mouths and save our voices
for the “right” time.
John 16:32b-33 “I am
not alone, because the Father is with Me. These things I have spoken to
you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation;
but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
Pastor Obie encourages us to
don’t give up, because through Jesus Christ you have already won! It may feel
like there is no progress, but be persistent and follow through in your
Christian walk. In prayer, we have constant communication with the Lord, who is
in control of every situation coming down the turnpike. Romans 8:28 tells us, “And we know that all things
work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called
according to His purpose.” So, don’t give up, no matter the
situation in life. Run the race with confidence because you have the victory
and have already won. You have God’s upgrade and the Lord determines your
future.
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I
know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and
not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
There will be Jericho’s in
our life. Do not quit because of the walls we face. The Lord Jesus has overcome
the world. Watch walls fall down!
In Christ, Brian
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