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by Dr Andre and Jenny Roebert
Friday, 14 December 2018 | Reading taken from 2 Timothy 1:7 (AMPC)
Jesus clearly warned us that in this world we will face trouble, trials and challenges that will cause great frustration, even distress. Then in the same breath, He proclaimed that when these difficult times do present themselves we must make the choice to refuse being sucked into a state of worry and fear, and instead choose to rejoice in Him! Why on earth would we choose to rejoice in hard times? We choose to rejoice because Jesus said He has already overcome every obstacle, trial and challenge and since we are in Him, that means the power to overcome whatever we face is something we are already equipped with. We have the Spirit of God Who is our strength and the source of power. No challenge or work of the enemy can ever prevail against us. Every time we are tempted to be overwhelmed by the circumstances we face, we must choose to refuse fear and cling wholeheartedly to the Spirit of victory that lives within us. God is the rock of our salvation and we can rely on Him. We have His Word that produces faith in us so we can hear His leading and follow after His ways. His peace will be the safeguard over our minds to keep us praising and trusting in the Lord and purposefully resisting fear. No matter how fierce the battle, remember that the you do not have a spirit of fear - so deliberately choose to embrace that Spirit of victory that's on the inside of you!