Cheer Up!!

Jesus told His disciples that in Him they would have peace, but in this world they would have trouble. "But", He says " Take heart", cheer up, do not be afraid, "I have overcome the world" Jn 16:33. He is telling them that because He has done it, they can do it too! There is a WAY through it all, there is an end to it. We cannot overcome by running away. There comes a time when we have to face all that is against us, and STAND in faith, trusting that He who has overcome will give us the strength to overcome too! Like father, like son! We have the same family trait as Jesus, if we believe in Him and have His Spirit within us. He leads us in triumph, and we are more than conquerers. We are able to do all that He requires of us through faith in Him. Feed your soul on His word. It brings a boldness and tenacity that can come no other way. Multitudes have gone before, experiencing all that you go through, and have prevailed because of their undying love for Jesus.

'I know that you feel weak and helpless, that your struggles seem to be endless. You overcome in one area and then find that you are attacked in another area. But do not be despondant, or doubting. I am working in hidden ways through it all, to strengthen your character and make you the person you are destined to be. Come and drink beside still waters and rest in green pastures. Abide in Me. The storm will pass. I speak "peace be still".Though satan has desired to have you, he cannot pluck you from my hand. You are safe hidden in Me.
'Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivers him out of them all' Psalm 34:19.