More Than Conquerors ...who always leads us in triumph in Christ... 2 Corinthians 2:14 NKJV Jesus said, ...Here on earth you will have many trials... (John 16:33 NLT) Having problems doesnt mean youre a fake, a failure or the focus of Gods displeasure. The storm tested both the believers and the unbelievers house. (Matthew 7:24-27) But the believer overcame it. So whats Gods goal? To make you an overcomer, not an escape artist! Thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ. Yes, God will deliver you but first He will develop you. There are problems you cant avoid and must deal with, such as: Your physical heredity. In a society obsessed with looks, are you unhappy about yours? Feel too tall, too short, unattractive, not athletic; youre apple-shaped, pear-shaped, your nose is all wrong? Got freckles, double chin, protruding ears? Tried to darken it, lighten it, accentuate it, hide it, reduce it, enlarge it, but it never looks the way you wish? Beware of our cultures carnal norms. ...They measure themselves by one another and compare themselves with one another...without understanding. (2 Corinthians 10:12 ESV) The Bible points out that sorrow awaits those who argue with their Creator...[who say], Stop, Youre doing it wrong! (Isaiah 45:9 NLT) Look your best, but accept what you cant change. God doesnt make mistakes. Dont be like those without understanding. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. (1 Samuel 16:7 NLT) Adopt Gods standard, not mans. Start appreciating yourself.
Posted on: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 22:50:25 +0000