KEEP PRESSING As a man of faith, when everything around you seems discouraging, you can still press on because genuine faith can find encouragement, even in that which is discouraging and get nearer to God. Christ loves those who are able to exercise great faith under great trials and temptation. When the answers to our prayers or the results of our effort seem to be held back, it is an opportunity for us to be more fervent and devoted, to pray and believe God the more. When you have faith in God, you would only discuss the One who is fighting for you, instead of the battle; you would discuss the promise of victory instead of warfare. This was what Jesus meant when He said in John 16:33, ‘Take heart, I have overcome the world’. When you have faith in Jesus, each embarrassment, insult and persecution you receive would draw you closer to Him, knowing that the closer you get to Jesus, the more your breakthrough is being built up, slowly but surely (2 Corinthians 12:10). PRAYER: When everything around you seems discouraging, ask God to give you the grace to further your cause in Christ. When everything around you suggests that there is no future, no hope, ask God to strengthen your faith
Posted on: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 08:34:44 +0000