“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33 ESV)
I know we wish tomorrow would hurriedly come when today is overwhelming, but “no, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us (Romans 8:37 ESV). If we can endure our hardship as a soldier we will obtain the prize. In this life we can have peace of mind. Spurgeon wrote: “Let us expect as followers of Christ to meet with strong temptations, fierce persecutions, and severe trials, which will lead to stern conflicts. These present evils are for our future good: their terror is for our teaching…Our joys are often found in the former places of our conflicts. We gather our honey out of the lions which have been slain for us or by us.” It is our past victories that can fuel our present joy. Let us not rush today by, even when it is full of challenges and not meeting our expectations. Today is necessary, along with its pain and disappointment. Let us face our challenges head on because the Spirit God has given us power, love and self-discipline (2 Timothy 1:7), so that we can endure hardship. We are overcomers! GiGi❤️
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