LIVING IN VICTORY
The LORD watches over you-- the LORD is your shade at your right hand (Psalm 121:5)
The Bible says: “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 8:37-39).
We go through bitterness in this life. Some people even try to commit suicide. Committing suicide is not a solution to all your problems. It is the love you have for the Lord which will enable you to lead a victorious life. The Bible says that God is love (I John 4:8 and 16). Our loving God will never allow us to suffer for long.
Consider the life of Esther. Suddenly, she had to face a storm in her life. Haman, a cruel man, wanted to destroy the Jews completely. He also had the support of the king. So no one could question him. When Esther heard about his treacherous plan, she clung on to God. She and her friends sought the face of God with fasting for three days. She poured out her heart at the feet of God.
She cried out to God according to the following Scripture verses: “Arise, cry out in the night, as the watches of the night begin; pour out your heart like water in the presence of the Lord” (Lamentations 2:19). “I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift up my voice to the LORD for mercy. I pour out my complaint before him; before him I tell my trouble” (Psalm 142:1,2).
The Lord heard her prayer and granted her a new hope and new confidence. With the help of God, she began to act. The Bible says, “He did this today with God’s help (I Samuel 14:45). The Lord was with Esther and protected her (Isaiah 52:12). Finally, Haman and his family were destroyed by the king and the Jews were saved.
The Lord will do the same for you also. Probably, you are going through tribulations in your life. May be you are going through agony as a result of your failures. You must learn to look only at Lord Jesus. Although Esther was a queen, she humbled herself and fasted in the presence of God for three days. Many people lose all their hope and keep crying all the time. Many others go to various places seeking deliverance due to their ignorance.
Dearly beloved, do not indulge in activities that do not please the Lord. They will only drag you into sin. Lord Jesus is eagerly waiting to remove all your afflictions. He says, “You can do nothing without me.” When you abide in Lord Jesus Christ, He will make you a conqueror.
Prayer:
Loving Lord Jesus,
You are my Deliverer. I call upon You in the day of my trouble. I cast my cares on You. I trust You to get through this trial. Standing firm in my faith, I pray for my deliverance. Deliver me from this trial in your name and authority. Let my faith in You bring me victory.
I ask this through Christ our Lord
Amen.
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