He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life…
(John 3:36).
God’s plan for our lives is for us to grow and make
progress from glory to glory. However, not many
Christians have accepted this as a reality, which can either be
attributed to their not-so-good experiences or to their having
been wrongly taught. That’s why you may find a preacher say
to his congregation, “I too get discouraged sometimes.” One
could mistake such comments for honesty and humility, but it
actually shows ignorance of spiritual realities.
Some people, however, like hearing such things, and
even speak against ministers who, according to them,
“pretend” as though everything is always all right. It’s not
pretense; that’s the reality. Everything is always all right,
because we’re in charge and in control. We own, and
dominate this world. Jesus made it so for us. Hallelujah.
When you find people in whose lives God’s Word
isn’t real, they think that everyone else experiences the same
thing. But it’s not so. Your experience, good or bad, doesn’t
negate or nullify the truth and power of God’s Word. The
very statement, “I get discouraged sometimes,” is a traumatic
affirmation; it’s defeatist, because one vital thing God requires
of us is courage. He admonishes us copiously in the Scriptures
never to be discouraged.
To get discouraged means you trusted in your own
ability, and not in the Lord. It means you allowed your feelings
to dictate the circumstances of your existence. When you
believe God’s Word, it doesn’t mean your faith won’t be
tested, but that’s where you prove that what you’ve come to
believe is real.
Victory In The Word
Believing is a process of possession. When you believe,
that thing you believe settles in your spirit. It then moves from
something you believe in, to something you know; something
you possess. At that point, it can never be taken away from
you, because the believer is a “haver”: “He that
believeth…hath” (John 3:36).
Never be discouraged. Even in the face of daunting
challenges, maintain your confession; stand your ground.
Apply the same principles in your health, finances, academics,
family, etc.
CONFESSION
I am who God says I am and I
can do what He says I can do. I’m
strong in faith at all times, with
my face set before the Lord, who
indeed, is my strong tower and
refuge; my God in whom I
eternally trust.
1 YEAR BIBLE
READING PLAN:
John 20:1-18
1 Chronicles
20-22
2 YEAR BIBLE
READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians
15:50-58
Ecclesiastes 3-4
FURTHER STUDY:
2 Corinthians 2:14
1 Corinthians 15:57
Isaiah 55:10-11
Pastor Chris