Ephesians 6:10-12 KJV
Jesus never said Life would be easy. He said His YOKE would be easy. Yokes are for pairing up animals to do hard work. And Jesus is in the yoke with us.
God never led us to believe that following Him would be a piece of cake. And anyone who has told you that has lied to you. However, He made you an overcomer - He provided the Blood of the Lamb and has given us the word of our testimony (Revelation 12:11). You know it's been said before, you cannot be an overcomer unless you're overcoming something!
We're encouraged to fight the good fight of faith (1st Timothy 6:12). Jesus said in this world we SHALL have tribulations (John 16:33). However, He also said He would never leave us nor forsake us. He DID say we shall wear the victor's crown. Joshua said it well, “Don’t hold back. Don’t be timid. Be strong! Be confident! This is what God will do to all your enemies when you fight them.”
David tells us power and might are in His hand, and at His discretion, people are made great and given strength. He never said that it would get easier as we go along, either, but we WILL become stronger! Every battle sharpens our strength and our skills to fight - when we fight in HIS strength.
Prayer:
Father,
We pray as David prayed: Blessed are You, God of Israel, our father from of old and forever. To You, O God, belong the greatness and the might, the glory, the victory, the majesty, the splendor; Yes! Everything in heaven, everything on earth; the kingdom all Yours! You’ve raised Yourself high over all. Riches and glory come from You, You’re ruler over all; You hold strength and power in the palm of Your hand to build up and strengthen all. And here we are, O God, our God, giving thanks to You, praising Your splendid Name. It is in Jesus' Name we pray, Amen
Jesus never said Life would be easy. He said His YOKE would be easy. Yokes are for pairing up animals to do hard work. And Jesus is in the yoke with us.
God never led us to believe that following Him would be a piece of cake. And anyone who has told you that has lied to you. However, He made you an overcomer - He provided the Blood of the Lamb and has given us the word of our testimony (Revelation 12:11). You know it's been said before, you cannot be an overcomer unless you're overcoming something!
We're encouraged to fight the good fight of faith (1st Timothy 6:12). Jesus said in this world we SHALL have tribulations (John 16:33). However, He also said He would never leave us nor forsake us. He DID say we shall wear the victor's crown. Joshua said it well, “Don’t hold back. Don’t be timid. Be strong! Be confident! This is what God will do to all your enemies when you fight them.”
David tells us power and might are in His hand, and at His discretion, people are made great and given strength. He never said that it would get easier as we go along, either, but we WILL become stronger! Every battle sharpens our strength and our skills to fight - when we fight in HIS strength.
Prayer:
Father,
We pray as David prayed: Blessed are You, God of Israel, our father from of old and forever. To You, O God, belong the greatness and the might, the glory, the victory, the majesty, the splendor; Yes! Everything in heaven, everything on earth; the kingdom all Yours! You’ve raised Yourself high over all. Riches and glory come from You, You’re ruler over all; You hold strength and power in the palm of Your hand to build up and strengthen all. And here we are, O God, our God, giving thanks to You, praising Your splendid Name. It is in Jesus' Name we pray, Amen
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