FINDING NEW STRENGTH

1 John 5:4 NIV For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.

I heard someone say these words last week,

“God helps those who have been overcome, to be Overcomers.” 

What an encouraging statement that is because if we believe it, it has the potential to change our perspective and our thinking. We can go from being victims to being victors.😊

We’ve probably all had those times when things have knocked us for six, when people let us down or abandoned us, when illness struck and our faith was tested to the limits, when dark thoughts have attacked us in the small hours of the night but we’ve held on in faith, knowing our God is so faithful to us. He has brought us this far and He won’t abandon us now!

Let’s lay hold of His promise in Isaiah 40:29 He gives power to the weak, and strength to the powerless…v.31 But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength… Those verses are for you, right now, whoever and wherever you are. Grab hold of them by faith and hold God to His promise.

Now take heart this coming week, just in case you’ve been feeling overcome, or your faith has been feeling wobbly, or you’ve been despairing that things can ever change, or you feel pressed in from every side. Remember we are united with the One who overcame death, hell and the grave, and He lives forevermore to intercede on our behalf. He’s never been defeated yet and never will be, so stay strong and never give up. Hebrews 12:12 NLT So take a new grip with your tired hands and strengthen your weak knees. God says you can do it with His Holy Spirit.🙂

Jesus is the ultimate Overcomer and He wants us to know He’s coming back for His faithful children and He’s holding us steady, strengthening, and helping us to be the Overcomers He’s ordained us to be, until He returns. In Jesus name. Amen.