STRENGTH IN GOD

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STRENGTH IN GOD 2 Corinthians 10:1-6 Devotional:- “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds” (V4) NKJV      Many Christians today have so much confusion about their strength in God. It has made the church think that a few limited people can demonstrate the strength of God. So, multitudes are weak in strength. Though they come to church, yet in times of challenges, you see them rushing to another Christian whom they know to be stronger in God. Neglecting the fact that a New Testament believer is a potential priest and king for Christ (Revelation 5:10; Mark 16:17).

CARRYING THE CROSS

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CARRYING THE CROSS     

Luke 9:23-27
Devotional:-“Then He said to them all, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me” (v.23) NKJV


    Disciples of Jesus must know that, we must pass through pain to access our gain. It is not going to be easy to change from what we have grown up to be for several years. It will be painful experience to unlearn the wrong we have been so used to and adjust to the will of God. God’s word says, even Jesus suffer to learn obedience to God (Hebrew 5:8).

Each one has to carry his/her own cross to be able to follow Christ. Cross here refers to inconveniences. Until we are ready to go through the inconveniences, we may not be able to adjust to Christ. Pain is a sign of dislocation and the solution is to relocate back to God. God trains His own children with challenges and we don't call it problem (Hebrews 12:6-11). A boxer needs to fight to win. So, fighting is a challenge and not a problem. Therefore, braze up and stop complaining or weeping. 

God is your father. He loves you and cannot fail you (Deuteronomy 8:2-3). Refuse to turn back from following the Lord notwithstanding your situation. Your faith is just been tested and when you pass, you will be promoted (James 1:12). God has prepared you for what you are going through and He knows you can overcome (1 Corinthians 10:13). So, rise up and be strong (1 John 5:4). You will surely pass. Peace!

Prayer – Lord, give me the grace to stand strong to my victory.

“THE STRENGTH TO STAND IS IN STANDING “

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