Tuesday // 2nd April 2024
Don’t give up!
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulations: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
(John 16:33)
These words of the Master must re-echo in the heart of every believer if he must have a victorious experience in life. In this scripture is the assurance that we are not alone. Many people assume turbulent times are not for Christians and that anyone in a tough situation might have offended God; especially when the situation is prolonged. (2 Timothy 3:12). This is far from the truth. Your road to accomplishing success will definitely have trials and challenges. Jesus knew that we would encounter problems in this world, but He confirmed that as we remain in Him, we would live a life full of peace even in the face of them all. You must be of good cheer; rejoicing always because He has overcome the world and given you the place of victory!
Satan wants us to feel guilty by asserting that our love for God is based on selfishness, because of all the benefits we enjoy as His children. We don’t serve God because we don’t face challenges or trials neither do we serve God only because we want our problems solved, or because of what we want from Him. We do not serve God for any selfish motive and the devil is sad to know this. He is even more miserable for knowing that we are partakers of our Heavenly Father’s nature and inheritance. And so be it in Jesus name!
Your brother in Christ,
Apostle Ashok Martin